Monthly Archives: March 2011

Get a Move On

Posted on March 31, 2011 by John Fuchs

There’s an old adage – “One Hand Washes the Other.”  Although this adage is seldom applied to cleaning technology, it certainly could be.  In fact, most successful cleaning consists of a combination of chemistry (soap, solvent or whatever) and some … Continue reading →

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The Lowdown on Dirt

Posted on March 23, 2011 by John Fuchs

One of the first steps in the development of any cleaning process is to define and understand the contaminant or “dirt” that needs to be removed. Sounds simple, no? Not so fast! Dirt comes in all varieties and styles. Different … Continue reading →

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The Cost of (Not) Cleaning

Posted on March 22, 2011 by John Fuchs

Why do we clean things?  “Cleanliness is next to Godliness” immediately comes to mind but doesn’t seem quite appropriate here.  There are tons of reasons to clean things but in the final analysis it comes down to aesthetics and function.  … Continue reading →

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How Clean is “Clean?”

Posted on March 14, 2011 by John Fuchs

This over-worn catchphrase has been the title or has at least appeared in countless articles on the subject of cleaning.  Is it in need of a well-earned retirement?  Probably, but in its defense, let me say that “clean” is a … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Is More Than Removing Dirt

Posted on March 10, 2011 by John Fuchs

In simple terms, industrial parts cleaning (sometimes called washing) is just removing dirt from surfaces. If only it WAS that easy! Dirt removal is only one of 10’s if not 100’s of interdependent steps in a successful cleaning process. The … Continue reading →

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Define Cleaning

Posted on March 8, 2011 by John Fuchs

Since we are going to be talking about cleaning, or, more specifically, industrial parts cleaning, it’s probably best that we define what we mean by “cleaning.”  The term is used quite loosely to define a variety of process not all … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the CTG Clean Blog

Posted on March 5, 2011 by John Fuchs

Hi, I’m John Fuchs and I’ve been asked by CTG to come back from the depths of retirement to host the NEW CTG Clean Blog.  Many of you know me as the “slinky guy” or just “guru.”  In over 40 … Continue reading →

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