There were plenty of products with strong chemicals/solvents that would blast away dirt, grease and grime. They worked quickly and did the job. But over the years users discovered the rather nasty side effects of these cleaning products. Many of them are hazardous to one’s health and dangerous for the environment. What made them so effective also made them unhealthy and unsafe for prolonged use. So in the early 2000’s an effort was made to introduce “green” cleaning products into the market. Most of these solutions used “natural” ingredients which were highly eco-friendly, but unfortunately weren’t effective cleaners. These products couldn’t match the performance of the solvent-based solutions and earned the reputation of “green doesn’t clean”. But the demand remained for eco-friendly cleaning solutions and the manufacturers responded with pseudo-green products that were “green” by name but not practice. They still contained volatile chemicals and high pH levels. In 2013, Surge was introduced into the cleaning market as an eco-friendly product that cuts through dirt, grease and grime without the need for heavy scrubbing. It is a high-performance, all-purpose cleaner that is safe-to-use, cost-effective, and less expensive than comparable cleaners. Surge’s powerful cleaning solution
Surge’s unique cleaning formula is activated by water. It actually makes the water wetter enabling it to send its tiny molecules into all the cracks and crevices of the dirt, oils, grease and grime until it reaches the surface. Once it reaches the surface, Surge begins to lift the dirt, oils and greases off of the surface making it easy to wipe or rinse away. Unlike other chemistries Surge does not emulsify with the dirt, oil and greases but frees them so they can be rinsed away. This allows Surge to continue to clean by seeping through the stains and dirt, finding all the holes in-between the grease and grime and going deep down to the surface. Surge is safe on humans and the environment
The pH level of a product is a major factor in determining the health and safety of a cleaning product. A pH of 7 is neutral (anything less is acidic while anything greater is basic or alkaline). Surge’s pH level is 7.5 which means it has only a trace of alkaline. Surge is considered a pH neutral solution and is similar to a mild dishwashing detergent. Looking at the major brands with “pseudo-green” products most have alkaline levels over pH 9.0 which are 10-30 times harsher on skin than a neutral pH product like Surge. Many have alkaline levels over pH 13.0 which are 60+ times harsher and cause skin inflammation, which is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening or, occasionally, blistering. In some cases, they will actually age the skin! Another problem is inhalation of the vapors of “pseudo-green” products. This can cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract, characterized by coughing, choking or shortness of breath. Inhalation of high concentrations of vapor may affect the central nervous system. Overexposure of these products by inhalation or absorption can produce central nervous system depression resulting in headache, nausea and/or dizziness. Repeated or prolonged exposure can produce damage to blood, kidneys, liver, upper respiratory tract. Also, many of these new-generation cleaning products contain butyl acetate, which causes cough, sore throat, dizziness, headache, dry skin, eye redness, pain, and nausea. That’s a high price to pay for using an “eco-friendly” product. By the way, Surge’s only health concern is: “May cause a mild irritation to the eyes.”
Surge is a powerful cleaning solution that is suitable for everyday use. It is easy-on-hands, hypo-allergenic, easily disposable, readily biodegradable, non-hazardous, non-corrosive and contains no volatile chemicals (VOCs). It has no added fragrance or color. It won’t damage people, the environment or hard surfaces. How to use Surge
Surge cleans by sending its tiny water molecules into all the cracks and crevices of the dirt and lifts it off of the surface. It removes the oils and greases which dirt clings to. Surge comes in both ready-to-use and concentrated formulas. The ready-to-use products come as sprays, aerosols and towels. They are perfect for spot use around the kitchen, the shop, the garage and anywhere you can find dirty, greasy, hard-to-clean areas. The concentrated formula is great for specific cleaning situations like floors, boats, automobiles, wheels, tools, engines and other hard metal surfaces. Surge is especially effective in pressure sprayers and industrial parts washers. After Surge has been applied, some scrubbing may be necessary to push the dirt away from the surface. To increase effectiveness in tough cleaning situations, use diluted Surge in hot water, around or above 110⁰ Fahrenheit, which is similar to the temperature of a hot bath. For particularly tough problems, like scuff marks on floors, it helps to apply the diluted Surge solution directly on the stain and let it soak for a couple of minutes. Sometimes a small amount of foam is generated from Surge, but the foam will soon evaporate leaving no film or cast upon the surface. Summary
Surge has moved cleaning solutions to a new evolutionary era. Now we have an extreme cleaner/degreasing product that outperforms other aqueous-based cleaners and which meets or exceeds all health, safety and environmental concerns. If you care about the impact of cleaners on health, if you have strict environmental standards to meet and if you have tough or specialized cleaning situations then your answer is Surge!
