Posted on April 10, 2025 by Keeen

Solving Limescale and Mineral Deposit Problems with Science based

Limescale and mineral deposits are common issues in systems that use water as a primary component, such as food production factories, processing plants, and industrial facilities with continuous water usage. These deposits typically accumulate on surfaces of equipment, pipes, tanks, and water systems. Over time, this buildup can cause severe damage to systems and equipment and make surfaces appear dirty and difficult to clean.

Limescale and mineral deposits in water systems are caused by the buildup of minerals like calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg), which are dissolved in water. When water sources have high hardness levels, it often indicates a significant presence of these minerals. During production processes, heat causes some water to evaporate while the minerals remain, precipitating and accumulating on surfaces. This leads to the formation of limescale and mineral deposits.

These minerals have the ability to bond with surfaces and adhere tightly, making cleaning more difficult. Limescale often forms in areas where water flows and there is a high concentration of minerals like calcium and magnesium.

Limescale and mineral deposits on surfaces and equipment cause several problems:

• ·Damage to Equipment:
  Limescale makes equipment work harder, using more energy and wearing out faster.
• Lower Efficiency:
  Deposits can block pipes and water channels, making systems less effective.
• Dirty Appearance:
  Limescale makes surfaces look dirty and hard to clean, reducing customer trust in the factory’s standards.

A safe solution for limescale and mineral deposit problems is using natural products combined with innovative technology. These products effectively break down limescale and remove mineral deposits quickly without damaging equipment surfaces and are environmentally friendly.

A safer solution for tackling limescale and mineral deposit problems comes with KEEEN products, which combine natural acids with innovative technology. These products efficiently break down limescale and mineral deposits by reacting with the minerals, particularly calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), the primary component of limescale and deposits. The process works as follows:

1. Dissolving Minerals: When the acid contacts calcium carbonate in the limescale, a chemical reaction occurs, dissolving the calcium carbonate into calcium ions (Ca²⁺), carbon dioxide (CO₂), water, and other soluble substances. This reaction helps gradually dissolve and remove the deposits from surfaces.
2. Releasing Carbon Dioxide Gas: The reaction releases carbon dioxide gas, visible as tiny bubbles on the surface. This bubbling indicates that the minerals are breaking down, and the limescale is being dissolved.
3. Softening Deposits for Easy Removal: As the acid dissolves the limescale, the deposits soften, making them easier to scrub or wipe away without requiring excessive effort or harsh tools.

Choosing KEEEN’s cleaning products with natural acid-based innovation not only maintains the quality of equipment but also contributes to sustainable environmental practices. This ensures effective cleaning while minimizing environmental impact.