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Synbiotic cleaning detergents
Expertly formulated for ongoing microbial cleaning
We support cleaning formulators with synbiotic detergent solutions for surface care. The portfolio includes ready‑to‑use products, concentrates, and private or white‑label options. After application, synbiotic formulations continue breaking down organic residues in hard‑to‑reach areas, helping manage odors and allergens over time.
Key benefits
- Combines probiotics and prebiotics in one detergent system
- Continues breaking down organic residues in cracks and crevices after cleaning
- Maintains microbial cleaning activity on surfaces for several days after application
- Enables continuous cleaning, with up to 5× higher soil removal after five days of daily use, compared to a non‑synbiotic cleaner (AITEX, 2026)
- Helps manage organic odors and common allergens through ongoing soil breakdown
- Available as concentrates or finished products for private and white‑label solutions
Applications
Synbiotic cleaning products can be applied to various fields and industries.
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Hard-surface cleaners
For routine cleaning of washable hard surfaces in residential and professional settings.
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Floor cleaners
For regular floor maintenance, supporting soil management across repeated cleaning cycles.
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Bathroom and kitchen cleaners
For everyday cleaning of sinks, tiles, worktops, and other non‑porous surfaces.
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Spray cleaners
For trigger or spray formats used for frequent surface cleaning between cleaning cycles.
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The science behind synbiotic cleaning
In synbiotic cleaning detergents, probiotics and prebiotics work together during and after cleaning. When the product is diluted and appl...In synbiotic cleaning detergents, probiotics and prebiotics work together during and after cleaning. When the product is diluted and applied, prebiotics activate the probiotics on the surface. The probiotics then continue producing enzymes over time, breaking down organic residues left behind after wiping or mopping. Unlike cleaners that rely only on added enzymes, this ongoing enzyme production supports continued cleaning between applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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What are synbiotics in cleaning detergents?
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How do synbiotic detergents differ from conventional detergents?
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Are HeiQ Synbio detergents suitable for everyday cleaning?
Don’t see the answer you’re looking for?Explore HeiQIn cleaning detergents, synbiotics are a combination of probiotics and prebiotics. Probiotics produce enzymes that support the breakdown of organic soils over time. Prebiotics act as a starter nutrient that activates probiotics during use.
Conventional detergents mainly clean through chemical action during application. Synbiotic detergents add a biological cleaning process that can continue after application.
Yes. HeiQ Synbio detergents are designed for use on washable surfaces. They support ongoing organic soil and odor management as part of surface care.
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Success story: Trauma cleaning with synbiotics in Japan
Kai Corporation, a Japan-based provider of odor control solutions, started out with synbiotic cleaning by introducing it into specialized trauma cleaning services for kodokushi (lonely death) rooms.View success storyHeiQ partner Kai Corporation, a Japan-based provider of odor control solutions, introduced synbiotic cleaning into specialized trauma cleaning services for kodokushi (lonely death) rooms, where unattended deaths often lead to deeply embedded and persistent odors. Initially, odor control relied mainly on ozone machines, which typically required about a week of treatment and did not always prevent odors from returning from walls, fine cracks, or drain systems. Seeking a more effective approach, Kai Corporation integrated synbiotic cleaning products into these workflows around 2017.
Cleaning teams observed noticeably faster odor reduction, often within two days, compared with ozone-only processes, and odors were fully eliminated. Feedback from cleaning providers and residents indicated reduced odor persistence and no more odor-related complaints in surrounding areas. Synbiotic cleaning proved effective at reaching odor sources that were difficult to access with conventional treatments.
As Riichiro Hosogai, President of Kai Corporation, explains: “In trauma cleaning, speed and reliability matter. By adding synbiotic cleaning to our processes, we were able to address odors more deeply and support cleaning professionals working in extremely challenging situations.”
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Product line-up
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HeiQ Synbio Cleaning Concentrate
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HeiQ Synbio Cleaning Spray
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HeiQ Synbio All Spray
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HeiQ Synbio Allergen Spray
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HeiQ Synbio Degreaser Pro
Synbiotic cleaning products
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HeiQ Synbio Cleaning Concentrate
Concentrated synbiotic actives for cleaning product formulations. Available in 5L, 20L, 200L, 1000L packaging.
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HeiQ Synbio Cleaning Spray
Synbiotic all-purpose spray for cleaning water-resistant surfaces (e.g. kitchen counters, sinks, furniture, doors, windowsills). Available as 500ml spray bottle.
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HeiQ Synbio All Spray
Synbiotic all-purpose spray for cleaning water-resistant surfaces, such as kitchen counters and sinks, furniture, doors, and windowsills. 200ml, 400ml.
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HeiQ Synbio Allergen Spray
Synbiotic cleaning spray to reduce common allergens on textiles, such as dust mite matter or enzymes from cat hair. 180ml.
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HeiQ Synbio Degreaser Pro
Concentrated synbiotic cleaner that removes stubborn dirt, oils, fats and food residues, and permanently eliminates unpleasant odors. Available in 5L, 20L, 200L, 1000L packaging.
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HeiQ Synbio Interior
Synbiotic cleaning concentrate for professional use in living and working spaces. EU Ecolabel. Available in 1L, 5L, 20L, 200L, 1000L packaging
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HeiQ Synbio Sanitary
Synbiotic cleaning concentrate for professional use in bathrooms and toilets. EU Ecolabel. Available in 1L, 5L, 20L, 200L, 1000L packaging.
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HeiQ Synbio Floor
Light-foaming probiotic floor cleaner for manually cleaning of all waterproof floors. EU Ecolabel. Available in 1L, 5L, 20L, 200L, 1000L packaging.
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HeiQ Synbio Floor Scrub
Non-foaming synbiotic floor cleaner for machine cleaning of all waterproof floors. EU Ecolabel. Available in 1L, 5L, 20L, 200L, 1000L packaging.
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HeiQ Synbio Toilet Gel
Synbiotic gel to keep toilets clean, with the added benefit of keeping drains clear and actively preventing odors. Available in 750ml, 5L packaging.
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HeiQ Synbio Dishwasher Detergent
Synbiotic dishwasher detergent for clean dishes, with the added benefit of supporting the breakdown of organic residues in filters, drains, and other internal machine areas beyond the wash cycle. Available in 750ml, 1L, 5L, 20L, 200L, 1000L packaging.
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Webinar: Synbiotics. Microbial cleaning backed by data.
Are you working with microbial cleaning, or considering it for your product range? In this webinar, you gain clear insight into how synbiotic cleaning performs, based on laboratory data.View webinar detailsAre you working with microbial cleaning, or considering it for your product range? Synbiotic cleaning goes beyond a one-time effect by supporting continued activity after use. It combines probiotics with prebiotics to maintain cleaning performance for several days. This approach has moved from a niche concept to an established solution, now used by a growing number of companies.
In this webinar, you gain clear insight into how synbiotic cleaning performs, based on laboratory data. The session includes five-day test results showing continued microbial activity and cleaning performance over time. You also learn how to add synbiotic cleaning and laundry products to your range using white label solutions, without building your own R&D.
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News: HeiQ launches synbiotic dishwasher detergent that works beyond the wash cycle
HeiQ introduces its new HeiQ Synbio Dishwasher Detergent, a synbiotic dishwasher detergent that combines probiotics, prebiotics, and surfactants to support cleaning during and beyond the wash cycle, at SEPAWA Congress 2026 in Berlin.Read moreHeiQ introduces its new HeiQ Synbio Dishwasher Detergent, a synbiotic dishwasher detergent that combines probiotics, prebiotics, and surfactants to support cleaning during and beyond the wash cycle, at SEPAWA Congress 2026 in Berlin.
As interest in microbial cleaning technologies continues to expand across home care categories, HeiQ is extending its synbiotic technology platform into dishwashing. Unlike conventional dishwasher detergents that act primarily during the wash cycle, HeiQ Synbio Dishwasher Detergent supports the ongoing breakdown of organic residues in filters, drains, and other internal machine areas after the program has finished. Synbiotics combine beneficial microorganisms with nutrients to kickstart their activity, helping the microorganisms produce enzymes that break down food residues. The formulation supplements conventional cleaning chemistry with biological actives that continue supporting the breakdown of organic residues after the wash cycle has finished.
The product demonstrated strong cleaning performance across common food soils, including protein-, starch-, milk-, and fat-based residues in controlled dishwasher testing. It contains a minimum of 50 million probiotics per milliliter and is available in 750 mL and 1 L formats.
"Consumers expect a dishwasher detergent to leave their dishes clean. With HeiQ Synbio Dishwasher Detergent, we wanted to add another practical benefit for the home by supporting cleaner filters, drains, and internal machine areas over time," said Dr. Robin Temmerman, a microbiologist with a PhD in probiotics, who serves as Executive Vice President Life Sciences at HeiQ and General Manager of HeiQ Chrisal in Belgium. “We live alongside microorganisms every day, and many of them perform useful functions. By working with their natural activity, we can support a more balanced home environment.”
Dr. Robin Temmerman will present "Microbial dishwashing: Extending performance beyond the wash cycle with synbiotics" on 14 October 2026 from 09:15 to 09:30 in Room 1 at the SEPAWA Congress.
Visitors can meet the HeiQ team at SEPAWA Congress at booth D501-503 in Convention Hall II throughout the event.
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