FAQs
What dairy hygiene products does Astral Hygiene supply?
Astral Hygiene supplies dairy CIP cleaners, milkstone removers, acid and alkaline circulation cleaners, pipeline cleaners, bulk milk tank chemicals, robotic milking-system cleaners and specialist dairy disinfectants.
What is milkstone?
Milkstone is a hard deposit that can develop on dairy equipment from a combination of milk residues and mineral salts. Specialist acid cleaners are used to remove and control this build-up.
What removes milkstone from milking equipment?
Products such as Acid Brite, GP Acid, Multi-Acid and Robo Acid are formulated for milkstone and scale removal in appropriate dairy cleaning applications.
What is the difference between acid and alkaline dairy cleaners?
Alkaline cleaners primarily remove organic contamination such as fats, proteins and milk residues. Acid cleaners are primarily used to remove mineral deposits, scale and milkstone.
What does CIP mean in dairy cleaning?
CIP means Cleaning in Place. It refers to circulating cleaning solutions through pipelines, tanks and equipment without dismantling the system.
Do you supply cleaners 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. Products including Acid Brite, CIP Liquid, Crystal and Vanosan are suitable for relevant bulk tank and circulation-cleaning applications.
Do you supply cluster-flush cleaners?
Yes. Cleansan is specifically designed for cluster-flush and teat-brush cleaning systems.
Do you supply cleaners suitable for hard water?
Several products in the range are formulated for use across varying water conditions. Always check the individual product instructions for exact compatibility and dosing.