The Microbial Cleaner Process

Microbial cleaning is a process specifically aimed at the cleaning and remediating of unwanted hydrocarbons. These may be either in the form of petroleum based or fats and greases. We have four specific products to work in the various areas. However, the process behind all these products is similar.

Microbial cleaning is achieved with a two part system; A Microbial Cleaner liquid and the Microbes which come in powder form. The liquid is comprised of three major components. The first is an emulsifier which breaks the hydrocarbon down to molecule size. This is done in order to achieve the maximum surface area of the hydrocarbon to allow the microbes the greatest area of activity. In breaking down the fats, oils and greases, the cleaning process begins. The second component of the liquid is a biocatalyst which literally wakes up the microbes and stimulates their feeding and reproductive cycle. The bacteria are stored in a dormant phase until ready for use. This gives an indefinite shelf life to the product. Once the bacteria or "Bugs", as they are commonly referred to, come into contact with the liquid they awaken from the dormant state and begin to feed. The third component is a blend of nutrients to insure that the bugs begin their process of multiplication in the shortest amount of time.

The Microbes are the simplest life form. They are single celled bacteria. Even though they are simple, they are able to locate food and distinguish one item from another. Different bugs have different foods of choice. The strains that we have selected for our four products have been chosen for their affinity to the various forms of hydrocarbons which we want to clean and remediate. These are cultured bacteria which are gathered from around the world. They are not genetically engineered. They are put into a dormant state and impregnated on a carrier. This allows them to stay alive, without requiring food for extended periods of time. The bacteria have been observed to live for thousands of years in this state.

These Microbes are living creatures and as with any living creature, there are precautions which must be addressed. They can be killed. The Microbes will not survive an excessive amount of bleach or any bactericide. They can survive in a pH range of 4 to 11. They must not be subjected to a temperature higher than 120 degrees F. The lower the temperature, the slower they work, until you reach about 40 degrees F. Below this point they essentially go dormant again. Freezing will not kill the bacteria. A common rule of thumb is that if you can work in the environment, they can.

Just like humans, The Microbes must have water to work. The water provides oxygen for the Microbes as well as media for movement. They have no arms or legs. The Microbes work on their food source at the oil water interface only. They cannot work in pure oil. They will die for lack of oxygen. This is the reason the liquid part of our products is so important. It provides all the necessary ingredients for the proper environment for the bugs to feed and multiply.

Once the food supply is depleted, the bugs will then attack each other as long as water is present. If no water is available, the Bugs will return to the dormant state and await a supply of water and food.

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