BioRush Products F.A.Q.s
Q: What are BioRush made of?
A: BioRush is an engineered formulation of different bacterial stains, They have been found to be most effective in digesting organic wastes that cause malodours and block piplelines in drain and sewer systems. BioRush is likewise a multi-bacterial strain formula, But it is specially fortified with enzymes and cleaning agents to speedily solve a wide range of problems caused by orgainic waste.
Q: How do BioRush Work?
A: Once released into an environment where organic waste are present, these biological formulations quickly breakdown the waste metabolically. They bacteria secrete powerful enzymes which liquefy waste. The liquefied waste matter serve as food for the bacterial which continue multiplying until all organic waste is consumed. Eventually, the bacteria degrades into harmless carbon dioxide and water.
Q: How safe are BioRush?
A: The bacterial cultures present in BioRush have been produced in Canada under controlled conditions, These strains, which are similar to those found in the earth soil, are harmless to humans and animals. They are guaranteed to be pure, and free of pathogenic or disease-causing organisms. They active ingredient in BioRush are approved by the Canada/s Department of Agriculture (CADA). Always consult the product label and MSDS. and use only as directed and read label and safety information before using.
Q: How about the urine smells in the washroom?
A: Urine is largely made up of urea, which degrades into ammonia, It is this ammonia which when released into the atmosphere, contribute to the urine odour problems often found in washrooms. The bacterial strains in BioRush prevent the release of ammonia by utilizing its soluble form as its sole source of nitrogen in the process of growth. Thus, urine is broken down, but no malodour causing ammonia is given out.
Q: Will BioRush remove urine stains?
A: Although BioRush enzymes are used in stain removing products - it is not advertised as a "Stain Remover". Why ? Because stains can be very difficult or impossible to remove, no matter what other products may claim. Sometimes the "stain" is not stain, but a permanent discoloration of the material due to a chemical reaction caused by the urine.
Q: Will BioRush work on sub floors?
A: Yes, BioRush work on any surface or material the solution comes into contact with, The solution must be allowed to penetrate into the wood pores just as the urine had penetrated. This is only recommended for small, localized spot treatments.
Q: Will BioRush Remove urine from concrete?
A: Yes, BioRush works on any surface or material the solution comes into contact with. Concrete is a porous just like wood. Just pour the solution on the concrete and let dry.
Q: Can BioRush be used in carpet cleaning machines?
A: BioRush is recommended for use in any type of cleaning machine. Dilute with cleaning chemical with PH between 5 ~ 10. The effectively eliminate odours, BioRush must be applied full strength.
Q: Will BioRush work on chairs, or mattresses?
A: Yes, after removing the soiling such as faeces, vomit, grease and organic compounds, we recommend as " pre-treatment" to remove the odour where places very difficult to reach and treat successfully.
Q: WIll BioRush remove urine odors from the padding underneath the carpet or will i have to replace the padding?
A: BioRush will even remove the odours from the padding without having to remove the carpet. When BioRush enzymes solution is poured onto the carpet, the solution will saturate the carpet, penetrating the carpet padding, and the sub floor - just as the urine did, by saturating the carpet, the solution comes into contact with all the urine residue, eliminating the urine odours. There is no requirement to life the carpet up to expose the padding, besides, the carpet itself has urine stains.
Q: Can BioRush kill flying and crawling insects?
A: No, but will see less of them around. BioRush are not disinfectant cleaner and does not kill bacteria, it often outperforms many disinfectants because it attacks and eliminates the " Host Material" the causes the proliferation of bacteria that the disinfectant are designed to kill. Although enzymes are No hazardous to both humans and animals, are not compatible to the insect/s simple digestive systems and some might dies.
Q: What is bio-enzyme technology and how does it work?
A: To begin with, you must differentiate between enzymes and micro-organisms(microbes). Microbes are cells with replicate approximately every 20 minutes and release enzymes to do the cleaning or degrading work. Enzymes are by-product of a micro-organism and the degrading, digesting and cleaning is done by enzymes. So, micro-organism are single cell organisms which produce enzymes to degrade their food and human beings are multi-cell organism producing enzymes to break down their food. Anything that is organic can be degraded by enzymes. Micro-organism are particularly useful for sub-surface cleaning jobs such as drains, pipe-work, in WCs and urinals etc. as well as in grease traps, septic and interceptor tanks. Sophisticated micro-organisms stick to the linings of these surfaces releasing enzymes to continually digest wastes, fats, grease and scale. Enzymes, and by this I mean extracted from the micro-organism, stabilized within the cleaning products targeted at a specific dire problems, denatured (i.e dead) once they have done their job, are used for cleaning on the surface - any surface almost anywhere.
Q: What are the main ways that it differs from the action of traditional cleaning chemicals?
A: Traditional methods of cleaning just " lift the dirt" usually only emulsifying a problem which then requires a further job of cleaning the mess up and disposing of it. These are non-degradeable materials. wastes and biocides. which are sent downstream for someone else to sort out. Enzymes will partially degrade or breakdown the effluent into an easily degradeable form, digestible nutrients and other useful enzymes. What is left is water soluble and can be safely returned to the enviroment . Traditional, conventional cleaners only "slice off" the surface layer of dirt. However, without extensive machanical effort or repeated applications they do not penetrate into cracks, crevices, surface scratches or carpet pile roots. These are the very areas where bacteria and parasites can form and multiply. Bio-Rush cleaners are designed to penetrate more deeply and clean more thoroughly. Kept moist, these enzymes and microbes will go on working until all organic waste (the food source for bacteria and potential pathogens) is consumed. As a result bacteria counts are kept lower for longer and surfaces are clean enough to accept final surface santitizing without additional preparation. Enzymes whilst cleaning more hygienically than tranditional chemicals are also very gentle with no damage or erosion to surface materials. Enzymes work as quickly as chemical cleaners but in addition they do not stop working until they have consumed all traces of targeted waste. In other words, give an enzyme good working condition such as moistrue and lots of food/nutients and you have got a happy, very hard working, long lasting bio-worker on your team.
Q: What are its applications and Where is it currently being used?
A: Bio-active cleaning and hygiene products can be used almost anywhere there is organic soiling. It will have a big impact where there is lot of organic matter and waste; where there is odour or blockage problem and where exceptional cleanliness is required. Typical areas might be in a factory where there is oil and grease, in warehouses, garages, workshops, railway stations and petrol forecourts. The hospitality trade, clinics and nursing homes, sandwich bars, fast food outlets, pubs, clubs and cinemas and sports stadium are cleaned using enzymes as are hospitals, theatres and concert halls. The list itself is endless but boils down to “If you have got a polluting, dirty problem there is probably an enzyme that can digest it away for you”Enzymes can be used on porous surfaces, like concrete, some tiles or wood; hard surfaces like painted walls, metals, parquet flooring, sealed floors, porcelain or melamine for example. Soft surfaces like carpets and upholstery are also ideal surface to clean using enzymes.Enzymes can be used on deep or maintenance cleans and will produce a more powerful, rapid, effective, and deeper sanitizing clean than most other legal contemporary cleaners. It also goes without saying that micro-organisms are now quite widely accepted as cleaners in urinals, WCs, sewers, pipeworks, washrooms, greasetraps, septics and interceptor tanks.There are many contract cleaners, carpet cleaners, drain maintenance operatives, car valeters, vets and domestic users of enzymes and micro-organisms and the list grows.
Q: What growth has the bio industry experienced in the cleaning market over the last two years?
A: Over the last two years the main growth in the bio-active products has come in sub-surface products, mainly drain, sewer, pipework, septics, and grease traps. This would also include urinal and washroom pipeworks. Enzymetic surface cleaning is just beginning to take off. It should be said that in USA, France, Germany and several other market leading countries the bio-cleaning industry is thriving and growing. The UK is, usual more conservative and takes it is time to make it is mind up.
Q: What impact does it have on the environment and is it really as ecological as it appears?
A: Enzymes cause no damage to the environment. In fact they can only help the environment, being Natures way of cleaning up.All we are doing with enzymatic cleaning is concentrating , millions of times, the power of nature targeted at a particular dirt or pollution problem. There are billions of enzymes available to digest dirt in a single, level teaspoon of product to which you would add several liters of your water – further diluting them. Cleaning with enzymes and micro-organisms is totally environmentally responsible and truly “green” cleaning. This can only be a better solution to cleaning problems as the degraded dirt and residual enzymes in the water can be flushed to drain and will help water treatment plants further down the sewer line.With microbes and enzymes you can obtain a cleaner discharge and out-flow waste is purer (BOD – Biological Oxygen Demand and COD – Chemical Oxygen Demand is substantially reduced). As a result discharge costs are lowered and drainage systems are better maintained.A good thought to remember is that the waste water that goes down the drain is going to be recycled and drunk tomorrow – it follows that you want it as clean as possible with no harmful products in it.
Q: What is the differencee between Bacteria and Enzymes?
A: Bacteria are not enzymes. Like all living cells, bacteria produce and use enzymes to break down or assimilate (put together) chemical compounds necessary for cell survival. Some scientists refer to bacteria as "sacks of enzymes. "Enzymes are termed "biological catalysts" because they are chemicals (mainly protein) that bind with another chemical (referred to as the substrate) that is then broken down. Because of their enzymes, bacterial organisms vary in their abilities to withstand environmental conditions and break down compounds. Some of these organisms can withstand temperatures of 212 degrees Fahrenheit or minus 200 F. Some live in extremely acidic or alkaline conditions, and some are able to use oil (hydrocarbons) or lipids (fat) for food. These survival characteristics are governed by the bacterias ability to make and use various enzymes. Factors that are important for enzyme action alone, or for bacterial action via enzymes, are temperature, pH (degree of acidity or alkalinity) and solubilization of the substrates. Most bacteria are active in an environment of 90 to 100 F with a neutral pH.Pure enzymes vary in pH requirements and stability (see table). When pure enzymes are added to a building environment such as a drain, the enzyme is usually short-lived due to the fragile nature of the enzyme under those conditions. The solubility of the substrate can be improved by the presence of surfactants (detergent-like substances) added to the enzyme cleaning solution.