In the cleaning of surfaces, equipment and vehicles in commercial applications, as well as ensuring effectiveness with the use of quality chemicals, operators are constantly seeking dosing and dilution solutions that will improve performance, reduce chemical consumption and extend service life.  

Dilution systems 

For the cleaning of countertops and floors in healthcare, hospitality, leisure facilities and other publicly occupied sites, operators rely on chemical dispensing systems that can satisfy multiple criteria.  

These devices usually connect directly to the water supply, combining fresh water with chemical concentrates and using adjustable dilution to deliver precisely mixed cleaning products. A variety of dispensing nozzle designs enables operators to fill spray bottles, mop buckets and scrubber dryers with ready-to-use solutions. 

While single-product dispensers are available, most spaces have requirement for cleaning with detergents, degreasers, sanitisers and more. Therefore, multi-product systems offer greater flexibility and space saving benefits with modular designs also desirable for enabling possible future expansion. 

When it comes to dispenser customisation, any additional cost associated is usually money well spent, because by facilitating product identification operators can minimise the risk of incorrect selection and ensure surfaces are always cleaned with appropriate chemicals.   

Dilution systems are also commonly found in changing rooms, commercial kitchens and offices among countless other applications. 

Spray and foam systems 

In hygiene-critical food and beverage production environments such as butcheries, dairies and bakeries where cleaning and sanitisation must be performed to the highest standards, reliable chemical spray systems are essential. 

These sprayers automatically dilute concentrated chemicals and the most desirable systems offer wide spray coverage and multiple functions such as cleaning, rinsing and sanitising. They typically operate at lower pressures (up to 10 bar) to prevent aerosolisation, which spreads bacteria and causes cross-contamination. 

Because these sites contain vertical surfaces and food-grade equipment that demand detailed attention yet can be difficult to access and clean thoroughly, specialist foam sprayers are an ideal solution. These systems – mobile or wall mounted – deliver foam that clings to the surface and provides the critical extended chemical contact time that enables deeper, more effective cleaning.  

For this reason, user-friendly spray and foam systems are also invaluable for healthcare providers and veterinary surgeries where areas such as operating theatres require frequent, thorough washdowns – usually under demanding time constraints. 

Automotive cleaning 

With the hand car wash sector remaining extremely competitive as heavy demand keeps margins low, there is a strong market for high-performance spray systems that apply vehicle-specific chemicals and reduce the consumption and waste of water and chemicals. 

As well as shampoos and rinse aids, there are dedicated systems for spraying aggressive acid and alkaline chemicals to remove difficult contaminants such as road grime, grease, concrete and tree sap. These sprayers are designed with robust components chosen for their high chemical compatibility – ensuring consistent operation and extensive service life. 

Not only are there a wide range of solutions available for the manual washing of cars, vans and trucks, but there are also specific systems designed for meeting food hygiene legislation relating to food and beverage-grade vehicles including tankers and refrigerated lorries. 

Chemical dosing and dilution specialist SEKO is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of surface-cleaning solutions including: the modular ProMax unit for filling spray bottles, mop buckets and floor scrubbers; the HACCP-compliant ProTwin spray and foam station; and ProDual, a two-product system for applying shampoo and rinse aid in vehicle washing.