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What are the ingredients in the Soluvert products?

The active ingredients and the preservatives come from renewable, natural resources. The surfactants (used for cleaning and removing grease) are usually derived from sugar sources (sugar beets and sugar cane, for example). The solvents come from plant sources (beet alcohol, for example). The descaling agents come from fruit sources (lemon and apple acids, for example).  Soluvert products do not contain any formaldehyde, synthetic musks, glycol ethers, phosphates, EDTA or NTA, and they do not use any substances classified as "hazardous to the ozone layer".

Which Soluvert products can be used with a septic system?

All products in the Soluvert range can be used with septic systems.
Moreover, Soluvert has developed products made of enzymes that help regenerate septic tanks, like the Drain Cleaner, Drain Opener, Drain Rods and 2-in-1 Septic Tank Cleaner..

What makes the Soluvert packaging ecological?

The packaging, and particularly the bottles, is made of 100% recyclable plastic. We are currently working on a new generation of packaging to further minimise Soluvert's impact on the environment

Are the Soluvert products biodegradable?

The Soluvert products are inherently biodegradable in compliance with OECD guideline 302B.
What this means is that the formulas can be almost entirely broken down (95%) by microorganisms in a natural environment within 28 days. The products of this breakdown can be absorbed by nature, e.g. water and carbon dioxide. All of the Soluvert products have undergone biodegradability testing.

What is the European Ecolabel?

The European Ecolabel distinguishes those products that are most respectful of the environment. It is the only official ecological label for household detergents. In France, this label is awarded by an independent organisation named AFNOR.
By buying a product that displays the flower - the distinguishing European Ecolabel logo - you can be sure that you have selected a product that complies with the most stringent environmental criteria. These strict requirements pertain to the entire life cycle of the product:  from raw material extraction, manufacturing and packaging to product use and after-use elimination.
The European Ecolabel also guarantees the effectiveness of the products that bear it.
Finally, by the limitations it imposes on the use of toxic and harmful products, it also contributes to decreasing risks to the user. For more information, please visit http://ec.europa.eu/ecolabel

What makes the Soluvert requirements more demanding than those of the European Ecolabel?

Ecolabel requires surfactants in formulas to be biodegradable. At Soluvert, our formulas are entirely biodegradable.
The European Ecolabel authorises certain synthetic active ingredients. However, all of Soluvert's active ingredients come from natural sources.
The European Ecolabel requires fragrances to be in limited doses and musk-free. Soluvert complies with these requirements, and our perfumes do not contain any allergens.
The European Ecolabel limits the use of dyes. At Soluvert, not only do we limit the use of dyes, but we also use dyes that come from plant sources.

Which Soluvert products have the European Ecolabel?

Today, the Soluvert range has 9 Ecolabel products. These products are:  
the Floor and Multi-purpose cleaner, the Wood Floor Cleaner, the Glass Cleaner, the Special Kitchen Cleaner, the Washing-up Liquid, the Bathroom Cleaner, the WC Cleaner and the All-purpose Detergents in powder or liquid form.

Why don’t all of the Soluvert products have a European Ecolabel?

Ecolabel does not certify all product categories.
Today, there are 50 categories of products or services that can be Ecolabelled.
In household products, only 5 families can "wear the flower":  washing-up liquids, textile detergents, dishwasher detergents, all-purpose cleaners and cleaners for sanitary facilities (for dilution or dissolution, or ready-to-use glass cleaners).

Are the Soluvert products that do not have the European Ecolabel really ecological?

All of the Soluvert products have been developed according to the same criteria for effectiveness, human respect, and environmental respect. All Soluvert products comply with Ecolabel requirements and Soluvert requirements.

Are the Soluvert products that do not have the European Ecolabel really ecological?

All of the Soluvert products have been developed according to the same criteria for effectiveness, human respect, and environmental respect. All Soluvert products comply with Ecolabel requirements and Soluvert requirements.

Do Soluvert products contain toxic substances?

None of the Soluvert products contain toxic or dangerous substances, like formaldehyde, nitromusks, or glycol ethers.

What makes the fragrances used in the Soluvert products so safe for my health?

The fragrances used in the Soluvert products do not contain any of the 26 allergenic substances listed in detergent regulation 648/2004.

What is a safe for contact with food formula?

Certain Soluvert products have been developed to clean surfaces or equipment that may enter into direct contact with food (e.g. the Special Kitchen Cleaner and the Cleaning Stone). To guarantee your safety, Soluvert has developed formulas that are "safe for contact with food":  these products do not contain any substances that could be hazardous to the user.
For logical reasons, we do suggest that you rinse washed surfaces before reusing them.

Which Soluvert products are safe for contact with food?

Most of the Soluvert formulas are safe for contact with food.
In this way, you can use the Soluvert Cleaning Stone, Washing-up Liquid and Kitchen Cleaner without worry. All three products are safe for contact with food.

Why do you perform dermatological testing on Soluvert products?

For us, it is important to guarantee that our products will not irritate you when you use them. Our idea is for you to use our products, everyday if you wish, without running risks and without needing to wear gloves.

Which Soluvert products have been dermatologically tested?

We have performed dermatological testing on the products, which come into direct, prolonged contact with hands and that are generally used with a sponge or a mop.
The following products have been tested dermatologically to date:  the Washing-up Liquid, the Floor and Multi-purpose Cleaner, the Special Kitchen Cleaner, the Bathroom Cleaner, the Multi-surface Cleaner and the Cleaning Stone. We are progressively adding other products from the range to this list.

What is involved in the dermatological tests that are preformed on the Soluvert products?

The dermatological tests on the Soluvert products are performed by an outside laboratory specialised in performing toxicity and safety studies on cosmetic products. These tests are performed on about twenty volunteers. The volunteers use the products once a day for 21 days. At the end of this period, a clinical examination verifies whether or not the product has been well tolerated by the subjects on their skin. The volunteers also complete a questionnaire to evaluate what they think about the products.

What should I use to clean plexiglass?

The Multi-surface Cleaner and the Glass Cleaner are the right Soluvert products for cleaning plexiglass.

What product can I use to clean my varnished wood kitchen cabinets?

The Soluvert All-purpose Detergent in powder or liquid form is the ideal product for this kind of cleaning job.
The product will not alter varnished services because it is not aggressive.

What product can I use to fight shoe odour?

The Odour Destroyer is the ideal product to remove unpleasant odours in your closet or even directly in your shoes.

How do I descale my steam system iron?

First and foremost, make sure that your machine is cold and unplugged.  Pour 5 capfuls of Soluvert Coffee Machine and Household Appliance Descaler per litre of hot water and fill the tank. Let the product sit for one hour, then empty the tank and rinse it 3-4 times.