Probiotics as an effective addition to cleaning products

Bacillus strains are beneficial microorganisms that are non-pathogenic  and have positive effects within their natural microbiome.

The incorporation of metabolically active Bacillus species into cleaning formulations facilitates sustained biodegradation of organic compounds through continuous secretion of extracellular enzymes and biosurfactants, enabling persistent molecular-level decomposition of complex substrates.

Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, B. clausii, B. coagulans, B. flexus, B. fusiformis, B. licheniformis, B. megaterium, B. mojavensis, B. pumilus, B. subtilis, B. vallismortis, and B. velezensis are recognized as safe Bacillus species on the Qualified Presumption of Safety (QPS) list maintained by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), making them suitable for application across multiple domains including food and feed additives, probiotics, biologicals, as well as crop & soil amendments.

Bacillus and their postbiotics, as organic matter, biodegrade over time.

Formulations containing selected Bacillus species exhibit broad-spectrum enzymatic activity for biodegradation of organic compounds on diverse surfaces through the secretion of extracellular hydrolases, lipases, and proteases. 

The microbial-based products containing Bacillus inocula demonstrate particular efficacy in wastewater treatment applications, including the degradation of complex lipids in grease interceptors and the enhancement of organic matter decomposition in septic systems.