Closed process equipment
Milk-contact tanks, pipelines and thermal-process equipment require structured CIP programmes.
Periodic Acid Cleaning
WEEKCLX
weekly deep cleaning of milk collection and processing equipment. FOAMLESS FORMULA EFFECTIVE DESCALING EQUIPMENT SAFE* LOW FOAM ACTION
Operating / process challenges
Dairy hygiene spans closed systems, containers and the plant around them.
Packaging and BMC require different approaches
Bottle or can washing and BMC cleaning solve different hygiene tasks.
Open plant and sanitation support the full programme
External surfaces, filling areas and processing environments require controlled cleaning and sanitisation.
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WEEKCLX
Periodic Acid Cleaning
WEEKCLX
WEEKLY CLEANER Foamless acidic cleaner for effective removal of scale, milk stone and mineralweekly deep cleaning of milk collection and processing equipment. FOAMLESS FORMULA EFFECTIVE DESCALING EQUIPMENT SAFE* LOW FOAM ACTION
Used for
Bulk milk coolers and collection equipment
- Primary application
- Bulk milk coolers and collection equipment
- Process / cleaning stage
- Periodic Acid Cleaning
- Target soil / requirement
- Milk fat, protein and mineral residues across routine and periodic cleaning
- Application method
- CIP, circulation or approved manual equipment cleaning
- Product role
- WEEKLY CLEANER Foamless acidic cleaner for effective removal of scale, milk stone and mineral
- Commercial pack
- 25 L
Selected product review
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Technical Information
Product overview
WEEKCLX is Everklin's weekly cleaner foamless acidic cleaner for effective removal of scale, milk stone and mineral for structured cleaning for milk-contact equipment and dairy processing.
Selection begins with the real process stage, residue or soil, substrate, application method and downstream requirement. Exact operating values and product release information must be confirmed against the current Everklin TDS, SDS and approved site procedure.
Milk fat, protein and mineral residues across routine and periodic cleaning
Structured cleaning for milk-contact equipment and dairy processing
Periodic Acid Cleaning
Select when the residue, substrate and operating method match this documented product role.
Benefits & applications
Connects product choice to the actual process stage, residue and operating method.
Supports a documented route for preparation, application, finish and verification.
Keeps substrate, equipment and downstream process requirements visible before use.
Current PIS, TDS and SDS remain part of product approval and site rollout.
Everklin can review selection against the intended process and operating context.
Applications
- Bulk milk coolers and collection equipment
- Milk lines and dairy tanks
- Dairy analyser and periodic mineral-cleaning tasks
How to use
Final values remain subject to the current Everklin TDS and site validation.
| Condition | Use level | Temperature | Time | Method | Rinse / finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Periodic Acid Cleaning | Confirm with current Everklin TDS | Process and substrate dependent | Validate against soil release and the current procedure | CIP, circulation or approved manual equipment cleaning | Rinse / finish as specified in the current TDS |
- 01
Schedule weekly (e.g., every Sunday).
- 02
Circulate
- 03
5 - 1% diluted acid solution.
- 04
Rinse thoroughly to neutral pH.
- 05
Inspect equipment.
- 06
Log completion. CONCENTRATION
- 07
5 - 1% v/v in water CONTACT TIME 15 - 30 min IDEAL FOR: Milk Collection & Processing Units, Bulk Milk Coolers, Pipelines, Milk Tanks & Dairy Equipment - Weekly Deep Clean
Technical properties
- Product type
- WEEKLY CLEANER Foamless acidic cleaner for effective removal of scale, milk stone and mineral
- Chemistry / format
- Dairy hygiene cleaner
- Application method
- CIP, circulation or approved manual equipment cleaning
- Exact measured properties
- Request current approved TDS / COA
Compatibility & safety
Compatible systems / materials
- Approved stainless-steel dairy equipment
- Compatible dairy seals and circulation systems
Restrictions / where not to use
- Keep routine alkaline and periodic acid stages distinct
- Use current product documents for sequence and compatibility
Safety snapshot
- Read the current SDS before handling, storage or use.
- Use the PPE and engineering controls required by the SDS and site risk assessment.
- Keep incompatible chemicals segregated and never mix products without written approval.
- Use trained personnel and the approved dosing / application equipment.
- Follow the site spill, first-aid, disposal and emergency procedure.
Packaging & documents
25 L
Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Keep out of reach of children. Wear appropriate PPE gloves, goggles, apron. Avoid contact with eyes skin & inhalation. ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED
Selection questions, answered clearly.
How should the right Everklin product be selected?
Start with the active process category, operating objective, soil or residue, materials and application method, then confirm the choice against current product documents.
Where are current dosage and technical values available?
Product-specific values are supplied through the current approved TDS and Everklin technical review.
Which documents should be reviewed before use?
Review the current PIS, TDS and SDS together with the approved site or manufacturing procedure.
BMC / Milk Collection
Dedicated cleaning for bulk milk coolers, milk collection points and associated milk-handling equipment.
- Process role
- Keeps BMC hygiene tied to milk soil, equipment design and the collection routine.
- Where it fits
- Bulk milk coolers, milk collection equipment and connected transfer systems.
- Operating objective
- Match the cleaning programme to the actual BMC and milk-handling cycle.
- Typical zone
- Milk collection and bulk cooling
Selection considerations
- Equipment and collection cycle
- Milk soil and current wash routine
- Current product documentation
Daily Alkaline Cleaning
Foamless daily alkaline cleaning for milk collection and dairy equipment.
- Process role
- Supports the regular removal of milk soil, fats and proteins within the documented daily routine.
- Where it fits
- Milk cans, pipelines, transfer systems, BMCs and dairy equipment.
- Operating objective
- Maintain a repeatable daily wash programme around the installed equipment.
- Typical zone
- Daily dairy cleaning cycle
Selection considerations
- Equipment and soil condition
- Daily cycle and rinse procedure
- Current product documentation
Periodic Acid Cleaning
Periodic foamless acidic cleaning for scale, milk stone and mineral deposits.
- Process role
- Separates scheduled descaling from the daily alkaline cleaning step.
- Where it fits
- Milk collection and processing units, BMCs, pipelines, milk tanks and dairy equipment.
- Operating objective
- Connect periodic acid cleaning to observed mineral build-up and the equipment schedule.
- Typical zone
- Scheduled dairy descaling cycle
Selection considerations
- Scale and milk-stone condition
- Equipment compatibility
- Rinse and documented cleaning schedule
Milk Analyser / Mineral Cleaning
Specialist acid cleaning for mineral and milk-stone build-up in precision dairy analysis equipment.
- Process role
- Keeps analyser cleaning separate from general dairy equipment programmes.
- Where it fits
- Milk analysers, lactoscopes, flow cells, sample lines and related systems.
- Operating objective
- Follow the analyser manufacturer's cleaning cycle with the approved specialist chemistry.
- Typical zone
- Milk analysis and precision equipment
Selection considerations
- Analyzer manufacturer guidance
- Mineral build-up and flow path
- Flush and post-clean verification
CIP Cleaning
Closed-process cleaning programmes for tanks, lines and connected process equipment.
- Process role
- Supports structured cleaning of product-contact circuits without treating open plant as part of the same task.
- Where it fits
- CIP station, process vessels, transfer lines and filling circuits.
- Operating objective
- Connect the cleaning sequence to the actual equipment route and operating context.
- Typical zone
- Closed process equipment and CIP return
Selection considerations
- Equipment and circuit configuration
- Soil and process condition
- Cleaning method, temperature and contact time
Open Plant Cleaning
Open-plant cleaning programmes for external equipment, floors and exposed production areas.
- Process role
- Keeps open-surface cleaning separate from closed-process CIP.
- Where it fits
- Machine exteriors, floors, drains and surrounding production areas.
- Operating objective
- Build a controlled cleaning route around the actual open-plant soil and surface.
- Typical zone
- Open production environment
Selection considerations
- Surface and soil condition
- Cleaning method and available contact time
- Site procedure and rinse context
Sanitation
Sanitisation programmes for cleaned processing and hygiene-critical surfaces.
- Process role
- Supports the post-clean hygiene step within the approved site procedure.
- Where it fits
- Relevant cleaned surfaces, filling areas and process environment.
- Operating objective
- Connect sanitisation to the preceding cleaning step and intended hygiene zone.
- Typical zone
- Cleaned processing and filling environment
Selection considerations
- Surface and application context
- Pre-cleaning and site procedure
- Current product documentation
Application context
Connect closed process, containers and open plant.
Closed-process hygiene
Map CIP selection to milk-contact tanks, transfer lines and thermal equipment.
Container / BMC cleaning
Keep bottle, can and bulk milk cooler cleaning tied to their distinct equipment.
Open processing environment
Review external cleaning and sanitisation against the actual dairy plant zones.
Technical documentation
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Technical review
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