Chemical resistance and cleanability of glazed surfaces

Modifications of surface materials and their effects on cleanability as studied by radiochemical methods

“…Background texture often confuses the detectors. Suitable for various surface materials Hupa et al 2005, Kuisma 2006, Al-Shammery et al 2007, Jones et al 2007, Kronberg et al 2007, Sundberg et al 2007 Profilometry…”

“…Verran et al 2000, Adl and Rahman, 2001, Jullien et al 2002, Dondi et al 2005, Hupa et al 2005, Kuisma et al 2005a, Kuisma et al 2005b, Kuisma 2006, Arstila et al 2007, Fröberg et al 2007a, Fröberg et al 2007b …”

“…The cleanability studies are summarised in Table 5. It has generally been concluded that smooth surfaces are easier to keep clean than rougher surfaces (Tenorio Cavalcante et al 2004, Dondi et al 2005, Hupa et al 2005). In a study by Kronberg et al (2007) the soil resistance was improved by applying functional thin fluoropolymers and silane-based coatings.…”

“…In the case of ATP bioluminescence (Publication V) the liquid soil mixtures were applied in the middle of the sample and left to dry for 24 h ± 2 h at room temperature. Table 12, Hupa et al 2005, Pesonen-Leinonen et al 2006a). In the studies, water and model detergents (Kuisma et al 2005b, Pesonen-Leinonen et al 2006a) were used as cleaning solutions, and a microfibre cloth , PesonenLeinonen et al 2006a) was used as cleaning cloth.…”

“…In earlier studies roughness affected the cleanability of ceramic tiles. In general rough surfaces were easier to soil and harder to clean than smooth surfaces (Tenorio Cavalcante et al 2004, Dondi et al 2005, Hupa et al 2005). …”