ATLANTA—Hotels now have a greener way to get their laundry clean thanks to new EnviroEdge Laundry Products from Zep Inc. The new line of earth-friendly products is specially formulated for superior cleaning using biodegradable ingredients that reduce environmental impact.
“Today, everyone is concerned about protecting our environment,” says Robin Cantrell, director of marketing, Hospitality, Zep Inc. “Many consumers prefer the businesses they patronize to be environmentally friendly. Businesses that differentiate themselves by being eco-aware are able to build customer loyalty and create a competitive edge.”
EnviroEdge Laundry Products use biodegradable surfactants and contain no harmful ingredients to contaminate groundwater. They also do not contain any volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chlorine bleach, phosphates, APE/NPE surfactants, or EDTA.
Six Products in EnviroEdge Line
In addition to being a better solution for the environment, EnviroEdge Laundry Products provide excellent cleaning performance. For example, they leave laundry feeling soft, not stiff. Products in the EnviroEdge Laundry line include:
• Release—A liquid alkalinity booster, it swells linen fibers for easier removal of soils, and boosts detergent performance in the wash bath.
• Powerplex—A heavy-duty liquid detergent formulated for greasy and oily soils, it is ideal for laundering uniforms, restaurant linens and other industrial linens. Featuring a pleasant fragrance, it is compatible with hard water applications and contains detergents, natural citrus solvent and optical brighteners for superior cleaning performance.
• Zeogard—A liquid oxygen bleach, it is color safe for all fabrics. Recommended for colored linens, this bleach outperforms chlorine bleach in situations where heavy dissolved iron is present in the water source.
• Veloso—A liquid concentrated fabric softener with a fresh lavender fragrance, Veloso is safe for all fabrics in the final rinse stage. It contains highly effective softening ingredients and optical brighteners. It reduces static, adds lubricity to fibers, and reduces linting.
• Neutrix—A liquid sour pH-adjusting product that eliminates fabric damage due to residual alkalinity. It eliminates hard water, rust and mineral deposit stains, leaving fabric bright and clean. It adjusts fabric to the correct pH level during the final rinse.
• Comfort Zone—A combination liquid sour/softener, Comfort Zone softens and reduces alkaline pH levels in one step. It features a pleasant fragrance and leaves laundry smelling fresh and clean during the final rinse step.
For more information about the new EnviroEdge Laundry Products line from Zep Inc., go to www.zep.com.
