Ultrasonic Cleaning

Basics

• A form of Solution Soaking Cleaning that adds an Ultrasonic Transducer for agitation and more importantly Cavitation based mechanical disruption/cleaning
  • Due to this it excels at reaching hard to reach spots/clearing clogged needles or mesh, and also can speed up required soak time

Ultrasonic Cleaners

• These can range from small units meant for dental medical devices, to multi-tank, multi-transducer heated monstrocities for industrial degreasing etc

Ultrasonic Cleaner Solutions

• While pure water can be used,
  • Soaps will act as a Wetting Agent aiding in cleaning
  • Acidic Solutions can help Loosen/Remove Rust (Think Evaporust etc)
    • This does also run the risk of removing protective oxide layers such as Anodization and such, thus care should be taken
  • Basic (Caustic) Solutions can help with Heavy Degreasing
    • These can be hazardous if spilled on skin, and can likewise corrode some metals etc
  • More “Intense” Solvents such as Kerosene can be used (Akin to old Dry Cleaning ), although this raises fire/explosion risks etc
  • Enzymatic Cleaners can aid in Biofouling

To Do

• Any benefit to Hydrogen Peroxide (and the solid precursor behind oxi-clean?)
  • Can the heated ones get hot enough to trigger the conversion of solid to hydrogen peroxide is the question too
• Can disinfectants be used?

Internal Links

• VEVOR TH-30A 6 Liter Ultrasonic Cleaner