Low-foaming dishwasher capsules have a significant enhancing effect on cleaning results, mainly reflected in reducing foam interference, optimizing water flow efficiency, strengthening stain penetration, being compatible with high-efficiency equipment, and being environmentally friendly and safe. The following is a specific analysis:
Reduce foam interference and optimize water flow efficiency
Most dishwashers use high-pressure spray systems. Traditional high-foaming cleaners tend to generate a large amount of foam, which leads to a decrease in pump efficiency and weakened water pressure, thus affecting the cleaning effect. Low-foaming capsules significantly reduce foam generation by using nonionic low-foaming surfactants (such as fatty alcohol alkoxides, end-capping alcohol ethers, etc.), ensuring stable water flow pressure and making the three-dimensional coverage and high-pressure flushing of the spray arm more efficient. They are particularly suitable for the deep cleaning of heavily oily tableware in Chinese style.
2. Enhance the ability to penetrate and peel off stains
The low-foaming formula can prevent foam from forming an uneven water film on the surface of tableware, reducing the risk of water stain residue. Meanwhile, low-foaming surfactants (such as the Suractent series) have strong wetting properties, which can quickly reduce the interfacial tension between oil stains and tableware, promoting the peeling of stains. Some capsules also further break down stubborn protein and carbohydrate residues by compounding biological enzymes such as protease and amylase, achieving a triple decontamination process of “dissolution – stripping – suspension”.
3. Adapt to high-efficiency spray technology to enhance cleaning coverage
High-end dishwashers (such as Lissome capsule dishwashers) feature multiple sets of electronically controlled spray arms, with a water pressure of up to 46,000 Pa, far exceeding the industry average. When low-foaming capsules are used in conjunction with such devices, the foam does not impede the diffusion of water flow, ensuring 360-degree coverage without blind spots. For instance, the high-energy bubble washing technology combined with a low-bubble formula can achieve a synergistic effect of bubble burst impact and chemical decontamination, which has significant advantages for deep-mouthed cookware and irshaped tableware in Chinese cooking.
4. Reduce the risks of residue and secondary pollution
The silicone defoamers in traditional high-foaming cleaners are prone to remain on the surface of tableware, especially glassware, which may cause water stains, streaks and even health risks. Low-foaming capsules achieve natural defoaming by compounding special surfactants (such as Suractent229S, Texent629A), eliminating the need for additional defoamers and reducing chemical residues from the source. In addition, the low-foaming formula is easier to rinse. Combined with the multiple rinsing programs of the dishwasher, it can further reduce the risk of detergent residue.
5. Environmental protection, safety and long-term protection
Low-foaming capsules usually adopt a concentrated formula, with a single dosage reduced by more than 50% compared to traditional powder. The packaging material has a degradability rate of over 90%, which is in line with the trend of environmental protection. Meanwhile, its pH value is strictly controlled between 8.5 and 9.5 to prevent problems such as oxidation and discoloration of silverware and glass etching. Some products also add polymer anti-scaling agents, which can encapsulate calcium and magnesium ions in water, prevent scaling on the inner walls and spray arms of dishwashers, and extend the service life of the equipment.
