Montega®: from 1970, a journey to the new frontiers of detergency

Thanks to its collaboration with leading players in the industrial laundry sector, Montega® gained access to operational sites and the opportunity to sample process water at multiple points along the washing lines during peak activity periods. Analyzing water in these large-scale operations enabled the compilation of a comprehensive dataset, from which several key factors for managing washing quality were identified.

Water is sourced on-site, so its characteristics vary depending on the facility’s location, prompting each plant to implement specific treatments before introducing it into the washing lines. Monitoring not only total hardness but also carbonate hardness, removing dissolved metals, and ensuring thorough rinsing with line water are measures that may seem straightforward, yet they demand efficient water management and continuous oversight to ensure that the system operates correctly.

Water is the key element in washing; without it, the other factors that determine wash quality: time, temperature, mechanical action, and chemical auxiliaries - cannot achieve their full effect. While mechanical action is the responsibility of machinery suppliers, and time and temperature are set by production managers, we, as detergent suppliers, feel a particular responsibility toward the management and quality of water. For this reason, we would like to thank our partners, who, by granting us access to their facilities, have enabled us to focus on water, begin studying its composition, and identify its optimal characteristics for use.

*The full study is available upon request