Kitchen Cleaner Tablets Formulation & Manufacturing Guide

· Cleaning Products

A modern, plastic-free kitchen cleaner tablet formulation designed for refillable spray bottles.

Introduction

Kitchen cleaner tablets are an innovative, eco-friendly alternative to liquid cleaners. These solid tablets dissolve in water to create an effective cleaning solution, reducing plastic waste, transportation costs, and chemical overuse.

What Are Kitchen Cleaner Tablets?

Kitchen cleaner tablets are compact, water-soluble solid cleaners formulated using surfactants, builders, acids, and binders. When dropped into water, they dissolve and form a ready-to-use kitchen cleaning solution.

Advantages of Cleaner Tablets

  • Plastic-free and sustainable
  • Lightweight and easy to transport
  • Long shelf life
  • Accurate dosing
  • Ideal for refillable spray bottles

Kitchen Cleaner Tablets Formulation (100%)

Ingredient Composition

  • Sodium Bicarbonate – 30.00%
  • Citric Acid (Anhydrous) – 25.00%
  • Sodium Carbonate – 15.00%
  • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (Powder) – 10.00%
  • Alkyl Polyglucoside (Spray-Dried) – 8.00%
  • Sodium Citrate – 5.00%
  • Natural Fragrance (Encapsulated) – 1.50%
  • Magnesium Stearate (Tablet Lubricant) – 0.50%
  • Binder (PVP or Starch-Based) – 5.00%

Function of Each Ingredient

  • Sodium Bicarbonate: Deodorizing and mild cleaning agent
  • Citric Acid: Grease cutting and effervescence
  • Sodium Carbonate: Alkalinity builder for grease removal
  • SCI & APG: Eco-friendly surfactants for cleaning
  • Sodium Citrate: Water softener
  • Binder: Tablet strength and integrity
  • Magnesium Stearate: Prevents sticking during compression

Manufacturing Process (Tablet Form)

  1. Sieve all powdered raw materials separately.
  2. Dry blend sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, and sodium citrate.
  3. Add surfactants and mix gently.
  4. Incorporate binder uniformly.
  5. Add fragrance last to minimize loss.
  6. Compress the blend using a tablet press.
  7. Allow tablets to cure for 24 hours before packing.

Recommended Tablet Specifications

  • Tablet Weight: 15–20 g
  • Usage: 1 tablet per 500 ml water
  • Dissolution Time: 3–5 minutes
  • pH (after dilution): 8.5 – 9.5

Packaging Options

  • Compostable paper tubes
  • Glass jars with desiccant
  • Aluminum tins

Storage & Stability

Store tablets in a dry environment away from moisture. Properly packed tablets have a shelf life of up to 18 months.

Conclusion

Kitchen cleaner tablets are a future-ready cleaning solution combining performance with sustainability. They are ideal for eco-conscious brands, startups, and refill-based product models.

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