


L-Cide® Dishwashing Liquid
A powerful plant-based dishwashing liquid with strong foaming action and a 99.999% bactericidal kill rate for food-safe hygiene.
Product Details
L-Cide® Dishwashing Liquid is a powerful, eco-friendly dishwashing formulation that combines high-performance cleaning, strong foaming action, and certified disinfecting capability. Formulated with a proprietary bio-based lactic acid surfactant system, it provides exceptional degreasing while delivering a 99.999% bactericidal kill rate according to SANAS SANS 51276 testing.
Unlike harsh synthetic disinfectants, L-Cide® relies on plant-derived and biodegradable components that are safe for users, equipment, and the environment. The lactic acid used is of natural origin and ECOCERT-approved, making it ideal for food-related applications. Its high-performance action ensures clean, sanitised, and sparkling dishes while protecting skin with natural moisturising properties.
L-Cide® Dishwashing Liquid is suitable for industrial, commercial, and domestic kitchens where both hygiene and safety are critical.
Recommended Uses
Perfect for manual dishwashing in:
Guest houses, lodges, B&Bs, hotels, and hospitality kitchens
Restaurants, cafés, bakeries, delis, fast-food outlets
Institutional kitchens in schools, universities, and daycare centres
Hospitals, clinics, and healthcare food-service areas
Staff kitchens in office buildings and corporate environments
Food production areas requiring strict hygiene standards
Public facility kitchens, community halls, event venues
Residential homes wanting a greener, safer alternative
Suitable for washing cutlery, crockery, glasses, pots, pans, utensils, food containers, serving items, and stainless steel.
Directions of Use
For general disinfecting & cleaning:
For 99.9% (log 3) reduction:
Mix 1 part concentrate with up to 1000 parts water.
Minimum 5-minute contact time.For full SANS 51276 (log 5, 99.999% reduction):
Mix 1 part concentrate with up to 15 parts water.
Minimum 5-minute contact time.Manual dishwashing process:
Run hot water and add L-Cide® Dishwashing Liquid while water is running.
Mix to create a rich foam.
Wash items using a clean cloth or sponge.
For heavy soiling, soak for 5 minutes.
For baked-on grime or pots and pans, soak for 15–30 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly with hot, clean water.
Air-dry or wipe with a clean towel.
Recommended washing order:
Glasses → Cutlery → Plates → Bowls → Pots & Pans
Store at ambient temperature away from sunlight.

