When using Ultrasonic U-V Cleaner, whether or not to add a specific cleaning solution depends on a variety of factors.
From the perspective of cleaning principles, ultrasonic cleaning mainly produces countless tiny cavitation bubbles in the liquid through high-frequency vibration. These cavitation bubbles will burst instantly when they come into contact with the surface of the object, producing a strong impact force and peeling off the dirt from the surface of the object. From this perspective, as long as the liquid medium can transmit ultrasonic waves, it can theoretically exert a certain cleaning effect without adding a specific cleaning fluid. For example, the cavitation effect of ultrasonic waves can be used to remove some surface dust and loose dirt simply by using clean water.
However, for some stubborn stains, such as oil stains, protein residues, etc., adding specific cleaning fluids will significantly enhance the cleaning effect. Surfactants in cleaning solutions reduce the adhesion between stains and surfaces. When ultrasonic waves create cavitation, the cleaning solution is better able to penetrate into the stain, making it easier to peel off. For example, when cleaning oil stains on tableware, add dishwashing liquid containing powerful decontamination ingredients. Under the action of ultrasonic waves, the dishwashing liquid can quickly surround the oil stain particles, reduce the surface tension, and cause the oil stain to detach from the tableware surface, and then be cavitated. The impact force generated by the bursting of the bubbles is taken away.
For the UV cleaning part, the impact of the cleaning liquid is relatively small. Ultraviolet rays mainly achieve the function of sterilization and disinfection by destroying the DNA or RNA structure of microorganisms. However, some cleaning solutions may have an impact on UV penetration. If the cleaning solution contains too many impurities or is dark in color, it may weaken the germicidal effect of UV rays.
When choosing a cleaning fluid, you also need to consider the material of the object being cleaned. For some materials that are sensitive to chemicals, such as certain precision electronic components, special optical lenses, etc., it is necessary to use mild, non-corrosive cleaning fluid to avoid damage to the items. For example, when cleaning the circuit boards of electronic equipment, you should use a special electronic equipment cleaning fluid that will not corrode the components and lines on the circuit board.
Additionally, the compatibility of the cleaner itself needs to be considered. Some cleaners may have certain requirements for the composition, pH, etc. of the cleaning fluid. Using cleaning fluid that does not meet the requirements may affect the service life or performance of the equipment. For example, the inner tank of some cleaners is made of plastic. If strong acidic cleaning fluid is used, the inner tank may be corroded. Therefore, when using Ultrasonic U-V Cleaner, it is best to refer to the device's instruction manual to determine whether you need to add a specific cleaning fluid and select the appropriate type of cleaning fluid.
