Stearns Water Flakes Heavy-Duty Cleaner Degreaser – 2 x 36 x 1.5 oz Water-Soluble Packets, 72/Case

Stearns Water Flakes Heavy-Duty Cleaner Degreaser – 2 x 36 x 1.5 oz Water-Soluble Packets

Stearns Water Flakes Heavy-Duty Cleaner Degreaser #2709005 is a highly concentrated commercial cleaner designed to tackle grease, dirt and grime on floors, walls and a wide variety of compatible hard surfaces. Each case contains two packages of 36 individual 1.5 oz water-soluble packets, providing 72 total premeasured packets.

Unlike a single-strength cleaning system, Water Flakes Heavy-Duty Cleaner Degreaser can be prepared at different concentrations based on the cleaning task. Use one packet with 4 gallons of water for general cleaning, 3 gallons for daily degreasing, or 2 gallons for heavier degreasing according to manufacturer directions. This gives cleaning teams the flexibility to use the same concentrated product for multiple levels of soil and grease buildup.

The formula is particularly useful for removing grease and oil buildup commonly encountered in foodservice environments. Restaurants, commercial kitchens, cafeterias, institutional foodservice operations and other facilities can use the cleaner on compatible floors, walls and hard surfaces where grease and grime accumulate during daily operations.

The premeasured Water Flakes system also eliminates manual chemical measuring. Instead of asking employees to estimate how much liquid concentrate should be poured into a bucket or cleaning container, the cleaning strength is determined by the amount of water used with each premeasured packet. This helps facilities standardize dilution while reducing chemical overuse and unnecessary waste.

One Packet System. Three Cleaning Strengths.

The ability to adjust dilution makes this cleaner especially versatile. Routine soil can be handled at the general-cleaning dilution, while areas exposed to grease throughout the day can use the daily-degreasing dilution. For heavier grease and soil buildup, the stronger 2-gallon-per-packet dilution provides additional cleaning concentration without requiring a completely different product.

Ideal for Foodservice Grease & High-Soil Areas

Commercial kitchens and foodservice environments can quickly develop grease and oil buildup on floors and other washable surfaces. Stearns Water Flakes Heavy-Duty Cleaner Degreaser is specifically designed to clean grease and oil buildup commonly found in foodservice areas, making it a practical choice for back-of-house cleaning and other demanding commercial applications.

Key Features

• Highly concentrated heavy-duty cleaner and degreaser
• 2 x 36 x 1.5 oz water-soluble packets per case
• 72 total premeasured packets
• Adjustable concentration based on cleaning requirements
• One packet per 4 gallons for general cleaning
• One packet per 3 gallons for daily degreasing
• One packet per 2 gallons for heavier degreasing
• Up to 288 gallons per case at general-cleaning dilution
• Designed to fight grease, dirt and grime
• Excellent for grease and oil buildup in foodservice areas
• Suitable for floors, walls and other compatible hard surfaces
• Premeasured portion-control system
• No manual chemical measuring required
• Compact concentrated format

Match the Dilution to the Cleaning Job

Not every cleaning task requires the same concentration. Stearns Water Flakes Heavy-Duty Cleaner Degreaser allows cleaning teams to adjust solution strength based on the amount of grease, dirt and grime being removed while continuing to use the same premeasured 1.5 oz packet system.

Important: Always follow current manufacturer directions for proper dilution, preparation, application and surface compatibility.

Water Flakes Packets vs. Traditional Liquid Degreaser

Control Chemical Usage Without Sacrificing Cleaning Strength

Because each packet contains a fixed amount of concentrate, facilities can maintain portion control even when stronger cleaning is required. Instead of pouring additional concentrate into the solution, employees adjust the amount of water used with each packet according to the manufacturer's recommended dilution.

Concentrated for Easier Storage & Transportation

At the general-cleaning dilution, one 72-packet case can produce up to 288 gallons of prepared cleaning solution. Storing the product as concentrated water-soluble packets reduces the physical volume of cleaning chemical that must be stored and transported compared with maintaining equivalent quantities of pre-diluted ready-to-use cleaner.

Because water is added at the point of use, facilities can keep a substantial amount of cleaning capacity available without dedicating storage space to hundreds of gallons of prepared solution. Depending on purchasing quantities and freight arrangements, this concentrated format may also help reduce transportation requirements compared with equivalent volumes of ready-to-use cleaner.

Recommended Applications

Stearns Water Flakes Heavy-Duty Cleaner Degreaser #2709005 is designed for commercial, institutional, industrial, and foodservice environments that need an effective solution for removing grease, oil, dirt, and grime. The adjustable dilution system allows cleaning teams to prepare the appropriate concentration for general cleaning, daily degreasing, or heavier degreasing while using the same convenient premeasured packet system.

Ideal Facilities

• Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens
• Cafeterias & Institutional Foodservice
• Schools & Universities
• Healthcare Facilities
• Hotels & Hospitality
• Manufacturing Facilities
• Warehouses & Distribution Centers
• Office Buildings
• Retail Facilities
• Government Buildings
• Commercial Cleaning Contractors
• Janitorial & Building Service Departments

Recommended Cleaning Applications

• Greasy commercial kitchen floors
• Foodservice grease and oil buildup
• Floors and walls
• High-soil commercial areas
• Routine general cleaning
• Daily degreasing
• Heavier degreasing applications
• Spray-and-wipe cleaning
• Institutional and industrial cleaning

Recommended Surfaces

• Vinyl
• Asphalt
• Ceramic Tile
• Quarry Tile
• Stainless Steel
• Linoleum
• Concrete
• Formica

Excellent for Commercial Kitchens & Foodservice Areas

Grease and oil buildup is a constant cleaning challenge in restaurants, cafeterias, institutional kitchens, and other foodservice environments. Cooking oils, food soils, tracked-in dirt, and everyday kitchen activity can quickly create difficult buildup on floors and other washable surfaces.

Stearns Water Flakes Heavy-Duty Cleaner Degreaser is specifically designed to clean grease and oil buildup commonly found in foodservice areas. The adjustable dilution system also gives cleaning teams the flexibility to use a lighter concentration for routine cleaning and a stronger concentration when heavier grease accumulation requires additional cleaning power.

General Cleaning to Heavy Degreasing with One Product

Facilities don't always need maximum degreasing strength for every cleaning task. Using the manufacturer's recommended dilution, one packet can be mixed with 4 gallons of water for general cleaning, 3 gallons for daily degreasing, or 2 gallons for heavier degreasing.

This flexibility allows facilities to standardize around one concentrated cleaner for several levels of cleaning rather than relying on employees to manually pour different amounts of liquid concentrate depending on the job.

Ideal for High-Soil Commercial & Industrial Areas

Beyond foodservice environments, Water Flakes Heavy-Duty Cleaner Degreaser is a practical option for compatible surfaces in manufacturing facilities, warehouses, maintenance areas, institutional buildings, and other locations where routine dirt, grease, and grime can accumulate.

Convenient for Commercial Cleaning Contractors

Commercial cleaning contractors can benefit from the compact packet format when servicing multiple customer locations. Premeasured packets are easier to transport than large containers of diluted cleaner and eliminate the need for employees to manually measure concentrated chemical at each job site.

The adjustable dilution system also allows contractors to address different cleaning conditions with the same product. General cleaning, routine degreasing, and heavier grease removal can each be handled using the appropriate manufacturer-recommended water volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many packets are included in each case?

Each case contains two packages of 36 individual 1.5 wt. oz. water-soluble packets, providing 72 total packets of Stearns Water Flakes Heavy-Duty Cleaner Degreaser.

What is the dilution for general cleaning?

For general cleaning, use one 1.5 oz packet with 4 gallons of water according to the manufacturer's directions.

What is the dilution for daily degreasing?

For daily degreasing, use one packet with 3 gallons of water according to the manufacturer's directions.

What is the dilution for heavier degreasing?

For heavier degreasing applications, use one packet with 2 gallons of water according to the manufacturer's directions.

What is the dilution for spray-and-wipe cleaning?

For spray-and-wipe cleaning, the manufacturer specifies two packets in a 5-gallon dispenser. Always follow current manufacturer directions for proper preparation and use.

How much general cleaning solution can one case make?

At the general-cleaning dilution of one packet per 4 gallons of water, a complete 72-packet case can produce up to 288 gallons of prepared cleaning solution.

How much daily degreasing solution can one case make?

At the daily-degreasing dilution of one packet per 3 gallons of water, a complete 72-packet case can produce up to 216 gallons of prepared solution.

How much heavier degreasing solution can one case make?

At the heavier-degreasing dilution of one packet per 2 gallons of water, a complete 72-packet case can produce up to 144 gallons of prepared solution.

Do I need to measure the cleaner concentrate?

No. Each packet contains a premeasured 1.5 oz amount of concentrate. The cleaning strength is adjusted by using the manufacturer-recommended amount of water for the intended cleaning application.

What is the advantage of the water-soluble packet system?

The premeasured packet system eliminates manual chemical measuring, helps maintain consistent dilution, simplifies employee training, and helps reduce chemical overuse. The concentrated packet format also requires less storage space than equivalent quantities of pre-diluted ready-to-use cleaner.

Is this cleaner good for restaurant and commercial kitchen floors?

Yes. The manufacturer specifically identifies the product for cleaning grease and oil buildup commonly found in foodservice areas, making it well suited for compatible floors and other washable surfaces in restaurants, cafeterias, and commercial kitchens.

What surfaces can this cleaner be used on?

The manufacturer lists vinyl, asphalt, ceramic tile, quarry tile, stainless steel, linoleum, concrete, and Formica. Always follow manufacturer directions and verify compatibility before using the cleaner on unfamiliar or specialty surfaces.

Can this cleaner be used on stainless steel?

Yes. Stainless steel is among the surfaces listed by the manufacturer for this product. Follow manufacturer directions for proper dilution and application.

Can it be used on concrete?

Yes. Concrete is included among the manufacturer-listed surfaces. Always verify suitability for the specific concrete surface, coating, or finish before use.

Can it be used on floors and walls?

Yes. Stearns identifies the Heavy-Duty Cleaner Degreaser for cleaning grease, dirt, and grime from floors, walls, and a wide variety of compatible surfaces.

What is the pH of the cleaner?

The manufacturer lists a pH of 10.6 at use dilution.

What color is the concentrated product?

The technical information identifies the product's appearance as a purple powder.

What scent does the product have?

The manufacturer lists the scent as butyl.

Is this cleaner biodegradable?

Yes. The manufacturer's technical information identifies the product as biodegradable.

Is this an acid cleaner?

No. The manufacturer's technical information identifies the product as non-acid.

Is the product flammable?

The manufacturer's technical information identifies the product as non-flammable.

Is this product phosphate-free?

Yes. The manufacturer's technical information identifies the product as phosphate-free.

Can the packet system help reduce storage requirements?

Yes. Because the cleaner is stored as concentrated 1.5 oz packets and mixed with water at the point of use, one case can provide enough concentrate for up to 288 gallons of general cleaning solution without requiring the facility to store that same volume as pre-diluted ready-to-use cleaner.

Can concentrated packets help reduce shipping requirements?

The concentrated packet format reduces the amount of liquid volume that must be transported compared with purchasing an equivalent quantity of pre-diluted ready-to-use cleaner. Because water is added at the point of use, facilities are not purchasing and transporting that water as part of the finished cleaning solution. Actual freight costs and savings depend on order quantity, shipping method, destination, and other factors.

How should the water-soluble packets be stored?

Store the product according to the manufacturer's instructions and keep the water-soluble packets protected from moisture until they are ready for use.