{"id":136,"date":"2010-12-06T19:17:13","date_gmt":"2010-12-06T19:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=136"},"modified":"2016-03-17T17:32:25","modified_gmt":"2016-03-17T17:32:25","slug":"about-ess","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=136","title":{"rendered":"About ESS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-306\" href=\"https:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?attachment_id=306\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-306\" title=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/em>Since 1993, Environmentally Sensitive Solutions, Inc. has developed and produced safer and more environmentally friendly cleaning products for industrial, commercial and <a href=\"https:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=166\" title=\"If you want proven safety and environmental benefits in the household cleaners you use everyday at home (that have a 17 year track record of cleaning and safety success), then click this link to the NEU Homecare website neuhomecare.com to find out more information!\">consumer<\/a> applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The hallmark of <a href=\"http:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=136\" title=\"Since 1993, Environmentally Sensitive Solutions, Inc. has developed and produced safer and more environmentally friendly cleaning products for industrial, commercial and consumer applications.\">ESS <\/a>aqueous cleaning chemistry is getting equivalent or better cleaning performance at a <a href=\"https:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=156\" title=\"ESS neutral cleaners:      Are true neutral cleaners that have a true neutral pH of 6.5 \u2013 7.5, thus are considered to be non-hazardous     Are comprised primarily of a proprietary blend of non-ionic surfactants and other organic (carbon-based) ingredients     Do not contain inorganic components like hydroxides, silicates, phosphates, silicones or bicarbonates     Are formulated to be in the neutral pH range, and not just mild alkaline cleaners neutralized with acid to be less alkaline like some so-called competitive \u201cneutrals\u201d\">neutral pH<\/a> than more hazardous cleaners containing solvents, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=156\" title=\"Alkaline cleaners typically clean oils by reacting with them via saponification and\/or strong emulsification. This chemical reaction is effective at cleaning, but usually not easily reversible. Once the alkaline cleaner grabs onto the oil, the oil is not recoverable and the soap concentration available for cleaning depletes quickly (because it ties up the oil).\">alkaline<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=156\" title=\"The pH scale goes from 0 \u2013 14, with 7 being considered neutral. From 0 up to 7 would be considered acidic and from just above 7 \u2013 14 would be considered alkaline. Technically, the pH is the inverse log of the hydrogen ion concentration.  From a practical standpoint, products are considered to be more acid or alkaline the further away from 7 the pH gets. The more acidic or alkaline a product is also can help to determine how reactive it is to skin, eyes and surfaces.\">acid<\/a> cleaners<\/li>\n<li>The majority of <a href=\"http:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=136\" title=\"Since 1993, Environmentally Sensitive Solutions, Inc. has developed and produced safer and more environmentally friendly cleaning products for industrial, commercial and consumer applications.\">ESS <\/a>cleaning products across all categories have a true <a href=\"https:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=156\" title=\"ESS neutral cleaners:      Are true neutral cleaners that have a true neutral pH of 6.5 \u2013 7.5, thus are considered to be non-hazardous     Are comprised primarily of a proprietary blend of non-ionic surfactants and other organic (carbon-based) ingredients     Do not contain inorganic components like hydroxides, silicates, phosphates, silicones or bicarbonates     Are formulated to be in the neutral pH range, and not just mild alkaline cleaners neutralized with acid to be less alkaline like some so-called competitive \u201cneutrals\u201d\">neutral pH<\/a> (6.5 &#8211; 7.5) and are not just partially neutralized <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=156\" title=\"Alkaline cleaners typically clean oils by reacting with them via saponification and\/or strong emulsification. This chemical reaction is effective at cleaning, but usually not easily reversible. Once the alkaline cleaner grabs onto the oil, the oil is not recoverable and the soap concentration available for cleaning depletes quickly (because it ties up the oil).\">alkaline<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=156\" title=\"The pH scale goes from 0 \u2013 14, with 7 being considered neutral. From 0 up to 7 would be considered acidic and from just above 7 \u2013 14 would be considered alkaline. Technically, the pH is the inverse log of the hydrogen ion concentration.  From a practical standpoint, products are considered to be more acid or alkaline the further away from 7 the pH gets. The more acidic or alkaline a product is also can help to determine how reactive it is to skin, eyes and surfaces.\">acid<\/a> cleaners<\/li>\n<li>ESS <a href=\"http:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=139\" title=\"pH neutral non-acid or alkaline alternatives to hazardous cleaners\">neutral cleaners<\/a> are considered to be non-hazardous with low-to-no regulated VOC<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=136\" title=\"Since 1993, Environmentally Sensitive Solutions, Inc. has developed and produced safer and more environmentally friendly cleaning products for industrial, commercial and consumer applications.\">ESS <\/a>are always less expensive than <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=156\" title=\"Alkaline cleaners typically clean oils by reacting with them via saponification and\/or strong emulsification. This chemical reaction is effective at cleaning, but usually not easily reversible. Once the alkaline cleaner grabs onto the oil, the oil is not recoverable and the soap concentration available for cleaning depletes quickly (because it ties up the oil).\">alkaline<\/a> cleaners on a total usage cost basis (by reducing costs like lost time accidents, equipment wear and tear, washer clean out labor, part etching and wastewater treatment)<\/li>\n<li>ESS <a href=\"http:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=139\" title=\"pH neutral non-acid or alkaline alternatives to hazardous cleaners\">neutral cleaners<\/a> are also typically competitively priced to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=156\" title=\"Alkaline cleaners typically clean oils by reacting with them via saponification and\/or strong emulsification. This chemical reaction is effective at cleaning, but usually not easily reversible. Once the alkaline cleaner grabs onto the oil, the oil is not recoverable and the soap concentration available for cleaning depletes quickly (because it ties up the oil).\">alkaline<\/a> cleaners on a cost per gallon basis<\/li>\n<li>By replacing <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=156\" title=\"Alkaline cleaners typically clean oils by reacting with them via saponification and\/or strong emulsification. This chemical reaction is effective at cleaning, but usually not easily reversible. Once the alkaline cleaner grabs onto the oil, the oil is not recoverable and the soap concentration available for cleaning depletes quickly (because it ties up the oil).\">alkaline<\/a> cleaners, ESS <a href=\"http:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=139\" title=\"pH neutral non-acid or alkaline alternatives to hazardous cleaners\">neutral cleaners<\/a> reduce process cleaning costs!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-608\" href=\"https:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?attachment_id=608\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-608\" title=\"projects_all\" src=\"https:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/projects_all1.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/projects_all1.gif 153w, https:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/projects_all1-150x106.gif 150w, https:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/projects_all1-148x105.gif 148w, https:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/projects_all1-31x22.gif 31w, https:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/projects_all1-38x27.gif 38w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=136\" title=\"Since 1993, Environmentally Sensitive Solutions, Inc. has developed and produced safer and more environmentally friendly cleaning products for industrial, commercial and consumer applications.\">ESS <\/a>was founded by an experienced cleaning formulation chemist with a simple goal:<\/strong> <strong> <\/strong>to replace existing hazardous cleaning products with safer, more environmentally friendly options. Back in 1993 when no one new what &#8220;green&#8221; cleaners were, <strong> <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=136\" title=\"Since 1993, Environmentally Sensitive Solutions, Inc. has developed and produced safer and more environmentally friendly cleaning products for industrial, commercial and consumer applications.\">ESS <\/a>was replacing hazardous, corrosive <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=156\" title=\"Alkaline cleaners typically clean oils by reacting with them via saponification and\/or strong emulsification. This chemical reaction is effective at cleaning, but usually not easily reversible. Once the alkaline cleaner grabs onto the oil, the oil is not recoverable and the soap concentration available for cleaning depletes quickly (because it ties up the oil).\">alkaline<\/a> cleaners used in process parts washing. No one really cared how safe and environmentally friendly they were if they did not adequately clean parts at a competitive price. If process parts could not be painted or plated or boxed because they were not clean enough, it did not matter how environmentally friendly the cleaner was!<\/p>\n<p>The theory was simple: if a cleaner works as well or better, costs the same or less, and by the way, is safer and more environmentally friendly &#8211; then that is a win for everyone! That is still the <a href=\"http:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=136\" title=\"Since 1993, Environmentally Sensitive Solutions, Inc. has developed and produced safer and more environmentally friendly cleaning products for industrial, commercial and consumer applications.\">ESS <\/a>philosophy today. Cleaning does not have to be hazardous. With neutral cleaning technology, hazardous cleaners are now virtually obsolete for many many cleaning applications.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-333\" href=\"https:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?attachment_id=333\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-333\" title=\"green_chem_for_blog7658\" src=\"https:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/green_chem_for_blog7658.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"226\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=136\" title=\"Since 1993, Environmentally Sensitive Solutions, Inc. has developed and produced safer and more environmentally friendly cleaning products for industrial, commercial and consumer applications.\">ESS <\/a>efforts were recognized in 2004 when it won the Wisconsin Governor&#8217;s Award for Excellence in Environmental Performance. Other winners that year included Target Corporation, General Motors Truck, GE Medical Systems, Green Bay Packaging, Rockwell Automation, S.C. Johnson and Sons and Placon Corporation. By replacing <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=156\" title=\"Alkaline cleaners typically clean oils by reacting with them via saponification and\/or strong emulsification. This chemical reaction is effective at cleaning, but usually not easily reversible. Once the alkaline cleaner grabs onto the oil, the oil is not recoverable and the soap concentration available for cleaning depletes quickly (because it ties up the oil).\">alkaline<\/a> and solvent cleaners with <a href=\"http:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=136\" title=\"Since 1993, Environmentally Sensitive Solutions, Inc. has developed and produced safer and more environmentally friendly cleaning products for industrial, commercial and consumer applications.\">ESS <\/a>neutrals, over 83 million pounds of hazardous materials were eliminated from the environment over a five year period. Today, that total is estimated to be more than five times that amount.<\/p>\n<p>As a small, family-owned company, <a href=\"http:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=136\" title=\"Since 1993, Environmentally Sensitive Solutions, Inc. has developed and produced safer and more environmentally friendly cleaning products for industrial, commercial and consumer applications.\">ESS <\/a>is capable of addressing all of your cleaning needs competently and quickly. Do you have a unique cleaning challenge or just wish to make a cleaning process safer and more environmentally friendly, <a href=\"https:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=160\">contact ESS today!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shift to Neutral today because <a href=\"http:\/\/neutralcleaner.com\/website\/?page_id=136\" title=\"Since 1993, Environmentally Sensitive Solutions, Inc. has developed and produced safer and more environmentally friendly cleaning products for industrial, commercial and consumer applications.\">ESS <\/a>truly is the Neutral Solution!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h6>Note of Clarification: Any trademarks or company names listed are for illustrative purposes only and are the exclusive property of their respective owners.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since 1993, Environmentally Sensitive Solutions, Inc. has developed and produced safer and more environmentally friendly cleaning products for industrial, commercial and consumer applications. 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