Cleanse

What is Cleanse and What is it Used For?

Athena Cleanse is a product formulated from hypochlorous acid. This type of acid, gentle and safe, is obtained through salt and an electrochemical process.

The result? A product safe for plants with powerful oxidizing properties, which will keep the root zone clean and free from organic mineral accumulations.

Highlighted Benefits of Using Cleanse

• Works to remove residues adhered to irrigation system walls.
• Highly effective during the plant washing process to eliminate nutrient accumulations in the growing medium and drippers.
• Does not disrupt mineral balance due to its low level of dissolved minerals (TDS).
• Effective as a growing medium cleaner.
• Keeps irrigation systems clean and operational for longer periods.
• Reduces mineral accumulation in the growing medium and drippers.

How and When to Apply Cleanse in Your Garden: Usage and Dosage

Cleanse has multiple reasons for use, providing benefits in each of these applications:

For Irrigation System Maintenance

One of the main uses of Cleanse is to maintain your irrigation system in perfect condition. We have been able to demonstrate that systems regularly maintained with Athena Cleanse last longer and operate more optimally.

Regular Usage Dosage for Each Irrigation During Cultivation

You can add 2-5 ml per gallon of water for regular use. This equates to 0.5-1.3 ml/L.

Cleanse Dosage for Severe Accumulations in the Growing Medium or Reservoir

Add 5-10 ml per gallon of water to combat high accumulations in the reservoir or growing medium. This dosage equates to 1.3-2.5 ml/L.

Using Cleanse for Cloning Improves Rooting and Clone Health

If you're someone who makes your own cuttings, Athena Cleanse is one of the products you should always have on hand. Especially if you work with rainforest-type cloners or cloning bubblers, Cleanse takes care of keeping the system free from pathogens that could cause problems.

Additionally, if you soak your cuttings in a solution of 10 ml per gallon (2.5 ml/L), you'll achieve improved cellular health and immunity for the clones.

Cuttings and seedlings treated with Cleanse gain more vigor and have a better chance of growing into strong plants. Using Cleanse, you'll also notice how your roots appear bright white with many capillaries.

Application in Hydroponic and Recirculating Systems (RDWC)

If you grow in water recirculation systems, you know how important it is to clean the system between crops, and sometimes even in the middle of a cycle.

In this aspect, it not only prevents residue formation and eliminates accumulated remnants, but also reduces the risk of developing problems associated with excess water, insufficient oxygen levels, or the growth of anaerobic microbes.

Know that using Cleanse in DWC (Deep Water Culture) systems where water recirculates helps break down materials with a lower solubility ratio, such as complex minerals that are no longer available to plants. Mineral accumulation and blockage due to excess nutrients are the leading causes of plant deficiencies and health problems. If you've experienced these issues, using Athena Cleanse will prevent their recurrence.

Cleanse Dosage for Flushing the Growing Medium Before Harvest

As we've explained, Cleanse is not only useful for keeping your growing medium clean and your roots healthy, but it's also ideal for the final flush before harvest. In this crucial phase, a dose of 1.3-2.5 ml/L significantly reduces mineral accumulation in the substrate, thus speeding up the flushing process.

These same dosages can be used during cultivation (both in the vegetative and flowering phases) if you detect nutrient imbalances or unintended accumulation.

How to Clean the Growing Area with Athena Cleanse

To clean surfaces and treat growing areas, Athena recommends a dose of 375 ml per gallon of water (0.1 ml/L). We recommend controlling and cleaning the entire growing area during cultivation, especially between harvest and the next crop.

This type of hygiene not only prevents pest and fungal problems resulting from dirt but also can extend the lifespan of some elements like irrigation systems.

Athena Cleanse Cleaner Features

• Type: Root, growing medium, and irrigation system cleaner.
• For: Preventing nutrient accumulations inside the irrigation system, maintaining healthy roots, promoting healthy rooting of cuttings, and accelerating root flushing.
• Usage: Throughout the cultivation cycle, in irrigation, foliar, or occasional applications.
• Dosage: 0.1-2.5 ml/L.