An Introduction to Enzymes

Mimicking Nature in Cleaning, Deodorizing & Remediation

Exhibiting Total Dominance Over Organic Soils & Embedded Odors

Discover how natural enzymes work to break down organic waste, control odors, and provide long-term microbial protection across industries from home care to farms, mold remediation, and food processing.

What Are Enzymes?

Enzymes are naturally occurring biological catalysts — proteins produced by living organisms. Their role in nature is to accelerate chemical reactions, especially the breakdown of organic matter such as food, waste, and biological residues.

Enzymes are naturally found in soil, water, plants, and even the human body.
Each enzyme is highly specific, targeting a certain type of organic material (proteins, fats, starches, cellulose, etc.).
They are non-toxic, biodegradable, and safe for people, pets, and the environment.

How do Enzymes Function in Cleaning?

When applied to surfaces, fabrics, drains, or soils, enzymes actively break down the source of contamination rather than masking it.

Proteases target proteins (blood, pet accidents, food residues).
Amylases target starches (sauces, baked-on residues).
Lipases target fats and oils (grease, body oils, food waste).
Cellulases target plant fibers (paper, soil residues).
By continuing to work after application, enzymes offer a self-renewing cleaning action that reduces the need for harsh chemicals.

What are Some Common Examples of How Enzymes are Used?

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Laundry & Fabric Care

Remove organic stains (grass, blood, sweat, food).
Brighten fabrics without bleach.
Deodorize by eliminating odor-causing residues.

Mold & Odor Remediation

Penetrate porous surfaces (wood, drywall, concrete).
Digest embedded organic matter that fuels mold and odors.
Provide long-term odor control without perfumes.

Farm & Agricultural Use

Reduce ammonia and waste odors in stalls, pens, and poultry houses.
Accelerate composting and improve soil health.
Treat ponds and irrigation water by clarifying organic buildup.

Food & Beverage Processing

Keep drains clear and eliminate fruit flies.
Remove grease, protein, and sugar soils from equipment.
Control embedded organic soils in plant surfaces for long-term sanitation.

What are the Long-Term Benefits to using Enzymes in Cleaning?

Unlike chemical disinfectants that stop working once dry, enzymes:

Continue breaking down organic waste for hours or days after application.
Reduce the risk of microbial regrowth by removing the food source.
Improve safety by reducing reliance on harsh chemicals.
Are biodegradable and environmentally sustainable.

You see, enzymes can become dormant when they are dehydrated or exposed to extreme conditions such as high temperatures or pH levels outside of their optimal range.

When enzymes are dehydrated, their structure can become distorted, leading to a loss of activity.

When enzymes are rehydrated, they can be re-energized through a process called renaturation. This involves restoring the enzyme's proper structure and function by providing it with the necessary conditions for activity, such as the right pH, temperature, and substrate. Rehydration allows the enzyme to regain its active conformation and resume its catalytic function. It goes back to work.

Overall, rehydration provides enzymes with the opportunity to recover from dormancy and regain their catalytic activity, allowing them to perform their essential biological functions.

While the Future of Sanitizing is ClO2...The Future if Cleaning Lies with Enzymes.

Enzymes are natural catalysts used for millions of years to break down organic matter. They are key in creating effective, eco-friendly cleaning solutions that target specific stains without harsh chemicals. Enzymes are biodegradable, renewable, and offer a sustainable choice for cleaning in households, agriculture, and industry, promoting safety and environmental health.

Review Our Enzymatic Product Offering

A robust blend of digestive enzymes and benevolent bacteria without detergency. Contains a pleasant Spring Fresh Fragrance. Excellent for restroom spot deodorizing and laundry or carpet spotting.

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Containing the same blend of biologicals as Consume, but with a mild surfactant with excellent detergency. Use for cleaning and degreasing at dilutions of 2-8oz per gallon. Also makes a great car wash.

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With 3X the applied enzymes than found in either Consume or BioClean, our new PROZYM-X can do with 1/2oz per quart what BioClean can with 2oz. There's no bacteria, only enzymes in this formula - pure power.

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PROZYM-Z compares more closely with Consume, whereas neither product contains detergency - both are 'Spray & Walk-Away' products. However, PROZYM-Z contains almost 5X the applied enzymes.

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