Market and product

1. Rationale

Market demand for cleaning products that are effective, safe for surfaces, and user-friendly is increasingly high. Traditional toilet and bathroom cleaners using hydrochloric acid (HCl) often generate strong odors, pose risks of material corrosion, and may negatively affect users’ health if not properly controlled.

The company’s requirement is to ensure powerful cleaning performance while enhancing safety, reducing unpleasant odors, and aligning with modern consumer trends.

2. Research and application process

The research on the toilet and bathroom cleaner applies odor emission reduction and corrosion control technologies, combining HCl with a new-generation additive system consisting of surfactants, odor-control additives, and surface stabilizers. The formula is developed to maintain strong cleaning performance while minimizing traditional drawbacks such as unpleasant odors and the risk of corrosion to sanitary surfaces.

The research process includes testing various mixing ratios, evaluating cleaning effectiveness on ceramic surfaces, assessing corrosion levels, and measuring odor control performance in accordance with internal standards and current regulations.

In addition to developing an optimal formula, the research also focuses on in-depth evaluation of technical parameters to ensure the highest cleaning efficiency under actual usage conditions. The company carried out the following steps:

• Testing the ability to break down long-standing stains and deposits on ceramic surfaces.
• Assessing the product’s impact on different types of glazed ceramic surfaces to control corrosion risks.
• Analyzing odor emission levels before and after the addition of the odor-control additive system to ensure minimization of the characteristic acidic odor.
• Conducting safety tests during use, including irritation potential, to ensure compliance with current standards.

3. Results and effectiveness

• The product was tested at the QUATEST Center, showing superior cleaning performance and effective elimination of harmful microorganisms such as E. coli, P. aeruginosa, and Candida albicans.
• The product has been positively received by customers, with growth in both company orders and contract manufacturing, contributing to increased revenue.
• It affirms the company’s capability in research and product improvement.
• It serves as a foundation for further research into enzyme-based cleaning product lines in the future, moving toward greener, more environmentally friendly, and safer products.