Kleen-Up Elite is a high pH-formulated solvent cleaning system that accelerates the degradation of pesticide residues through alkaline hydrolysis.
Product Overview
Kleen-Up Elite thoroughly cleans glyphosate, glufosinate, 2,4-D, dicamba, and other hard-to-remove residues from spray systems. It contains multiple detergents and surfactants to remove the toughest residues while buffering pH above 12 for maximized alkaline hydrolysis in the shortest amount of time.
RESIDUE REMOVAL
Lifts and solubilizes chemical tank residues and impurities, and removes them through chemical degradation
DESCALING COMPOUNDS
Removes calcium and salt deposits for complete spray system cleaning
HIGH ALKALINITY CLEANING COMPOUNDS
Decomposes grease, oils, fats, and protein-based deposits
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Frequently asked questions
What are commercial tank cleaners, and why are they used?
They are specialized cleaning solutions formulated to neutralize and remove residues of pesticides, fertilizers, and adjuvants from spray equipment. Their main roles include:
- Diluting active ingredients to non-harmful levels and chemically deactivating through alkaline hydrolysis
- Dissolving/solubilizing residue deposits that cling to tank walls, internal components, hoses, and nozzles
What’s the difference between water, household cleaners, soaps, and commercial tank cleaners?
While water or household agents like ammonia, bleach, and dish soaps/detergents may remove light residues, commercial cleaners are more aggressive and designed to effectively clean pesticide residues and deposits.
- Commercial tank cleaners can elevate the pH of the total tank mix to alkaline levels. An effective commercial tank cleaner should exceed a pH of 11 in solution at labeled rates. Household cleaners may be alkaline, but typically lack the strength to lift the tank mix solution pH to appropriate alkaline levels. Without sufficient alkalinity, solutions cannot reach the optimal pH range to drive chemistries through half-life degradation. Household cleaning agents do not have the ability to drive alkaline hydrolysis.
- Commercial tank cleaners contain blends of detergents and other active agents for more thorough residue solubilization. Household cleaners are formulated for safer handling in residential and food handling areas. These cleaners are too mild to effectively remove residues from today’s agricultural applications.
How long should a commercial tank cleaner be left in the system?
The longer the cleaning solution is allowed to stay in the equipment, the more effective it will be. Most labels recommend extended contact or overnight soaking to fully loosen stubborn or oily deposits and allow the elevated pH of the solution to drive residues through alkaline hydrolysis.
When is it necessary to use a tank cleaner?
- When switching between crop types or pesticide classes
- When residues are suspected to remain
- When tank mixes have been left in equipment or tanks over extended periods of time, more than 24 hours
What is Kleen-Up Elite?
Kleen-Up Elite is a high pH formulated solvent cleaning system that accelerates the degradation of pesticide residues through alkaline hydrolysis.
When is it necessary to use Kleen-Up Elite?
Utilize Kleen-Up Elite:
- Between cropping programs
- Between different crop applications
- When tank mix incompatibilities are present
- After using any tank mix where precipitant, oil residues, or foaming issues were present
- After tank mix solutions are left in the tank or equipment for more than 24 hours
What makes Kleen-Up Elite different than other commercial tank cleaners?
Most commercial tank cleaners are formulated as either strong alkaline cleaners or strong detergent packages. It is difficult to combine both characteristics in a single formulation. Kleen-Up Elite utilizes new chemistry advancements to incorporate strong alkalinity agents and detergents together in one elite commercial tank cleaner. It is unique in its ability to aggressively solubilize hard-to-remove residue deposits while maintaining a solution pH above 11, providing the most thorough cleaning and alkaline hydrolysis active cleaner available. This blend of detergency and alkalinity enables more complete cleanouts and reduces cleanout time compared to other commercial tank cleaners.