Poor cleaning performance may be due to a single issue or a combination of several. Below are some of the most common cleaning performance issues, their causes and solutions.
Problem: Poor Cleaning Performance
Possible Cause: Improper Concentration
- Neglect of the Cleaner Solution
- Faulty Chemical Additions to the Cleaners
- An Increased Soil Load
Solution: Test the cleaner and adjust to proper concentration levels
Possible Cause: Improper Temperature
- Faulty thermostat
- Faulty heating element
- Scaling on heating element
Solution: Clear blockages, readjust or repair equipment
Possible Cause: Poor spray pressure or agitation
- Broken equipment (pump impeller, risers, or air lines)
- Improper spray pattern
- Missing spray nozzles
- Blocked spray nozzels
- Maladjusted pressure regulator
Solution: Clear blockages, readjust and/or repair equipment
Possible Cause: Short-end time cycle
Solution: Readjust cycle timer
Possible Cause: Soils have changed
Solution: Eliminate new soils or re-evaluate cleaning compounds, concentrations, temperatures, etc.
Possible Cause: Tank life exceeded
Solution: Dump and recharge cleaning solution
Possible Cause: Rinse stage
Solution: Increase overflow rate
Possible Cause: Poor cleaning chemical quality
Solution: Replace with a quality product