FAQs
What dairy cleaning chemicals does Astral Hygiene supply?
Astral Hygiene supplies acid and alkaline CIP cleaners, milkstone removers, dairy pipeline detergents, bulk milk tank cleaners, robotic milking-system chemicals, cluster-flush cleaners and specialist dairy disinfectants.
What is a dairy CIP cleaner?
A dairy CIP cleaner is a chemical designed for Cleaning in Place, where cleaning solutions are circulated through pipelines, tanks and equipment without dismantling the system.
What removes milkstone from dairy equipment?
Specialist acidic cleaners such as Acid Brite, GP Acid, Multi-Acid and Robo Acid are formulated for milkstone and scale removal in appropriate dairy applications.
What is the difference between acid and alkaline dairy cleaners?
Alkaline cleaners primarily remove fats, proteins and milk residues. Acid cleaners primarily remove mineral scale and milkstone. Dairy cleaning programmes commonly use both types according to the equipment and manufacturer’s cleaning schedule.
Do you supply chemicals for robotic milking systems?
Yes. Robo Acid and Robo Alkali are specifically formulated for robotic and conventional milking equipment.
Do you supply bulk milk tank cleaners?
Yes. The range includes multiple products suitable for appropriate bulk tank cleaning and descaling applications, including Acid Brite, CIP Liquid, Crystal and Vanosan.
Do you supply dairy pipeline cleaners?
Yes. Products such as Metron, Crystal, Vanorinse, Vanosan and CIP Liquid are designed for circulation cleaning of dairy pipelines and associated equipment.
Do you supply cluster-flush and teat-brush cleaners?
Yes. Cleansan is specifically designed for cluster-flush and teat-brush systems in dairy parlours.
Do you supply milk-filter cleaners?
Yes. Evans Vanodine Filter Cleaner is formulated for cleaning reusable in-line milk filters and removing protein and milkstone deposits.