All versions of the Effective Microorganisms™ brand (EM-1®) work great as environmentally-safe de-greasers and all-purpose cleaners. EM-1® is especially useful as a cleaning or deodorizing agent due to its antioxidant qualities and ability to eat grease.Hotel and Housekeeping
All versions of the Effective Microorganisms™ brand (EM-1®) work great as environmentally-safe de-greasers and all-purpose cleaners. EM-1® is especially useful as a cleaning or deodorizing agent due to its antioxidant qualities and ability to eat grease.Effective Microorganisms™ brands do not contain any hazardous ingredients and are not hazardous to humans, animals, or plants. Because of FDA restrictions, we are not recommending the use of Effective Microorganisms™ on food preparation surfaces such as counters and cutting boards.
All versions of the Effective Microorganisms™ brand (EM-1®) work great as environmentally-safe de-greasers and all-purpose cleaners. EM-1® is especially useful as a cleaning or deodorizing agent due to its antioxidant qualities and ability to eat grease.
Effective Microorganisms™ brands do not contain any hazardous ingredients and are not hazardous to humans, animals, or plants. Because of FDA restrictions, we are not recommending the use of Effective Microorganisms™ on food preparation surfaces such as counters and cutting boards.
Cleaning with Effective Microorganisms
For hotel and home housekeeping, EM-1® applications will first reduce and eliminate odor in carpets, furniture, trash, etc. Second, it is also used to clean windows, mirrors, toilets, tubs, flooring, etc.
Benefits of EM-1®
- In toilets and tubs EM-1® has an effect on salts that prevents them from binding to other substances, therefore, getting rid of the "ring".
- EM-1® will cut down the use of detergent in laundry, eliminate odor, clean laundry better, and help drainage.
- In swamp coolers or humidifiers, EM-1® will keep unit clean, eliminate odors and freshen the air you breath.
EM-1® can be used in the following ways:
| Dilution with water | Purpose | Rate | Frequency |
|
1:10 |
Odors & Tobacco Smoke |
Slightly Moist |
Daily or when needed |
|
1:10 |
Trash Receptacles, Dumpsters, and Enclosures |
Wet |
Daily or when needed |
|
1:10 |
Garbage Disposals |
1/4 cup per unit |
Daily at Closing |
|
1:50† |
Kitchen Floor Drain |
1/4 cup per unit |
Daily at Closing |
|
1:300* |
Carpets & Mats |
Slightly Moist |
1-2 times per week |
|
1:100* |
Urinals |
1/4 cup per unit |
Daily at Closing |
|
1:100* |
Metal Stall Base |
Wet Spray |
Daily at Closing |
|
1:100* |
Kitchen sinks, dishwasher, and all non-food prep areas |
Appropriate Amounts |
Daily cleanup |
|
0 dilution |
Swamp Coolers and Humidifiers |
1-4 ounces |
One time per week |
|
1:100* |
Bathrooms Fixtures, mirrors and windows |
1/2 cup per bathroom |
1-2 times per week |
|
1:100* |
Kitchen Floors |
3/4 cup per mop bucket |
Daily Mopping |
|
0 |
Laundry |
1/8 cup per load (residential size machine) |
In place of detergent |
|
* For tougher applications, use a higher concentration of EM-1®. † If excess water from mop bucket is poured down drain, there should be no need for additional applications to the drains. |
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Dilution should be done as follows:
Example: 1 ounce EM-1® to 10 ounces water
Store EM-1® at room temperature (55 to 80 degrees F) and out of direct sun light. Chemicals such as bleach, ammonia, and anti-bacterial soap should be avoided before and after EM-1® use.
Pest control:
Spraying areas where pasts are a problem will prevent odor, which attracts flies and other vectors. Similarly, EM-1® will prevent putrefaction, which will, in time, eliminate the food source for ants, roaches, rats, and mice. These pests leave scent trails, through access point (crawl spaces, utility access both overhead, below and through walls) to return upon, and for others to follow. Periodically spraying these areas with EM-1® eliminates insect and rodent scent trails.
Available in 5 gallon, 55 gallon, and 1 gallon sizes ready-to-use (Activated EM-1®). 5 gallon pictured below.
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