As a cleaning provider, using the right chemical dilution and dosing system is vital. Not only do these systems need to uphold high hygiene standards, but they also need to be safe, easy to use, eco-friendly and easy on the planet, economical, and customizable to your business’ needs.

Writing for CMM, Andy Lewis, executive vice president of Brightwell Inc., offered several tips on how to ensure a chemical dilution and dosing system is right for your operations.

Lewis noted that precise chemical dosing is important for both safety and financial reasons. As chemicals are formulated to clean surfaces at a specified dilution rate, under- or over-dosing can reduce product efficiency and the end result. He advises avoiding chemical selection errors by choosing dosing systems with accurate dilution technology. Precise dilution pins eliminate the need for cumbersome metering tips, while systems with an easy-to-use wheel design enable users to select the distinct dilution ratio required by each chemical.

In certain circumstances, such as a lack of access to a readily usable water connection or supply, a manual and standalone chemical dispensing system may be the right tool. Lewis wrote that these systems are ideal for dispensing shots of chemicals between 1/8 oz. and 1 oz. directly into bottles, buckets, or sinks. Many of these products can be easily mounted on the wall, take minimal time to set up, and come with a non-drip spout.

Quality dilution and dosing systems feature colour-coding to aid easy identification of the correct cleaning solution and its application, as well as to provide best practice guidelines to prevent cross-contamination:

• Red is for areas with a high risk of cross-contamination, including washrooms
• Blue is for cleaning lower-risk areas such as glass and mirrors
• Green is for environments where food is handled and prepared
• Yellow is for clinical and healthcare areas
• Transparent or white is for custom and site-specific requirements

Meanwhile, cabinets installed on either side of the dosing system provide a safe and secure way of controlling access to hazardous chemicals, preventing tampering or accidental activation.

Meanwhile, dilution and dosing systems can be designed with flexibility in mind to suit each company and facility’s unique requirements. Key advantages are offered by systems with interchangeable parts and accessories, including a dilution dial that is customizable for complete and accurate product ratios and interchangeable for different ratios of chemicals.

Ultimately, Lewis concluded that investing in a reliable, accurate, easy-to-use. and customizable system which will continue to work effectively for the long-term can make a big difference to your operations in the short term and in the long run.