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Handling Cleaning Products Wastewater

Cleaning products manufacturing generates wastewater with high surfactant content, alkalis, and organic compounds. Surfactants create foaming challenges and can interfere with advanced biological treatment if not properly managed. Our specialised treatment solutions are engineered to handle these unique effluent characteristics, ensuring regulatory compliance while maximising opportunities for water reuse in this demanding manufacturing environment. Defoaming, equalisation and acclimated biological treatment are combined to handle surfactant peaks without washout or persistent foam carryover. The result is stable, compliant discharge from a stream that defeats conventional plants.

pH Neutralisation

Detergent manufacturing produces high-pH wastewater requiring neutralisation before discharge or treatment.

pH Neutralisation

Process Wastewater

Comprehensive treatment for manufacturing effluents with complex chemical compositions.

Process Wastewater

Basic Chemicals

Specialised solutions for fundamental chemical manufacturing and processing operations.

Chemical Processing Basics

Chemical Resistance

Corrosion-resistant equipment engineered for aggressive chemical environments.

Chemical Resistance

Cleaning Product Categories

Products We Support

Household Cleaners

Wastewater treatment for all-purpose, bathroom, and kitchen cleaner manufacturing with surfactant management.

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Industrial Detergents

High-capacity systems for commercial and industrial cleaning product production facilities.

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Dishwashing Products

Treatment for manual and automatic dishwashing detergent manufacturing operations.

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Laundry Products

Solutions for liquid and powder laundry detergent production with high foam control.

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Surface Disinfectants

Wastewater treatment for sanitizing and disinfecting product manufacturing.

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Personal Care Products

Specialised systems for soap, shampoo, and body wash production wastewater.

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Treatment Process

Optimised for Cleaning Products Effluents

1

Equalization

Flow and concentration balancing with foam suppression systems.

2

Oil Separation

DAF for removing oils, grease, and fatty acid components.

3

Coagulation

Chemical treatment for solids and colour removal.

4

Biological Treatment

MBBR with surfactant-degrading cultures for organic removal.

5

Clarification

Final solids separation and effluent polishing.

Recommended Equipment

Products for Cleaning Products Applications

DAF Systems

Dissolved air flotation for removing oils, grease, and suspended solids from detergent wastewater.

Foam Control Systems

Mechanical foam breakers and antifoam dosing systems to control surfactant foam generation.

MBBR Reactors

Moving bed biofilm reactors with surfactant-degrading bacteria for effective organic removal.

Lamella Clarifiers

High-efficiency solids separation and effluent polishing for treated wastewater.

pH Neutralisation

Automated pH adjustment systems for high-alkalinity detergent wastewater.

Sludge Dewatering

Screw presses and multi-disc presses for effective chemical sludge dewatering.

Key Benefits

Why Choose Reynolds & Bauhm

Specialised expertise in surfactant-laden wastewater treatment
Effective foam control and prevention systems
Handles high pH variations from detergent manufacturing
Surfactant-degrading advanced biological treatment cultures
Corrosion-resistant equipment for chemical environments
Compliance with chemical industry discharge standards
Maximises water reuse in manufacturing operations
Comprehensive support and maintenance services

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Wastewater treatment for food manufacturing facilities.

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Pre-treatment solutions for industrial effluents.

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Treat paint and coatings wastewater with high solids, pigments and solvents.

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Optimise Your Cleaning Products Wastewater Treatment

Contact our specialists to discuss your cleaning products facility's requirements.

Industries We Serve

Our expertise spans multiple industries with sector-specific water treatment solutions.