A degreaser evaluation should answer whether a product fits a defined task. It should not become an open-ended experiment with stronger mixtures or longer contact. Set the boundaries with the current product and equipment instructions before any application.
Choose a representative task
Identify the surface material, finish, soil and equipment. Confirm the proposed product is suitable for that application. Exclude surfaces whose identity or compatibility is uncertain, even if they appear similar to the chosen area.
Record the starting condition using a description and consistent photographs. Keep expectations realistic: a visual improvement does not prove that a separate sanitizing requirement has been completed.
Define success in practical terms
Consider the complete approved task: preparation, application, permitted tools, removal, rinsing where required and final inspection. Decide which observations will support the purchasing decision.
- Result against the defined cleaning objective.
- Ability to follow all instructions within the planned work window.
- Access and training needs.
- Product and tool consumption recorded consistently.
- Condition of the compatible surface after the process.
- Supplier documentation and support.
Keep comparisons fair
Compare similar soils and surfaces using each product’s own approved method. Giving one product a different starting condition or an unapproved treatment is not a meaningful comparison. Record differences in the work rather than trying to force identical application conditions.
Do not mix products on the same task. Follow the supplier’s direction for any transition or separate evaluation area, and use the workplace procedures for handling materials and waste.
Write a short decision note
Summarise the task, the result, any restrictions and the recommended next step. A successful evaluation on one compatible surface does not authorise use on every surface at the site. Update only the task entries that have been assessed.
For Aspin’s range, compare the intended roles of Ben’s Degreaser and Multi-SF. Keep the decision with the surface inventory so the evaluation becomes a usable instruction rather than a one-time demonstration.