Cleaning & Reconditioning
Our triple-wash reconditioning process restores used IBC totes to like-new condition. Every container is cleaned, sanitized, pressure-tested, and certified to meet strict food-grade and industrial standards.
Why Reconditioning Beats Replacement
A well-built IBC tote is designed to last 5-7 years and can be reconditioned multiple times during its lifespan. Each reconditioning cycle extends the usable life of the container by 12-24 months at a fraction of the cost of buying new. For businesses that use IBCs regularly, reconditioning represents savings of 40-60% on container costs while maintaining the same performance standards.
The reconditioning process is not just a quick rinse. Our facility is equipped with industrial-grade washing systems, temperature-controlled sanitization bays, and precision leak-testing equipment. Every IBC that passes through our process meets or exceeds the same cleanliness and structural standards as a factory-new container.
We recondition IBCs that previously held food products, industrial chemicals, agricultural inputs, soaps, detergents, and water-based solutions. The specific cleaning protocol is tailored to the previous contents and the intended next use of the container.
Cleaning Agents & Safety Data
We use only FDA-approved, commercially available cleaning agents with established safety profiles. Here is exactly what goes into each stage of our wash process.
Water Recycling System
Water conservation is a priority at our Woods Cross facility, especially given Utah's arid climate. Our cleaning process uses a closed-loop water recycling system that recovers and reuses approximately 70% of the water consumed during washing operations.
The system works in three stages. First, rinse water from the pre-wash and intermediate rinse steps is collected in a settling tank where heavy sediment drops out. The clarified water passes through a multi-media filtration system that removes suspended solids, oils, and organic matter. Finally, the filtered water passes through an activated carbon stage that removes residual chemicals and odors.
Recovered water is used for pre-rinse and exterior wash applications where potable-quality water is not required. Fresh municipal water is used exclusively for the final sanitization rinse and food-grade final rinse stages, ensuring no carryover of contaminants to cleaned containers.
The system reduces our municipal water consumption by approximately 15,000 gallons per month compared to a single-pass wash system. Wastewater that cannot be recycled is discharged through our permitted industrial drain in compliance with local pretreatment standards.
Water System Specifications
Our 8-Step Triple-Wash Process
Each IBC passes through eight distinct stages of cleaning, repair, testing, and certification. Nothing is skipped. Nothing is assumed. Every step is documented.
Cleaning Validation Testing
We do not just clean containers and assume they are ready. Our validation testing program uses objective, measurable methods to verify that every IBC meets its certification standard.
Turnaround Times by Grade
Turnaround time depends on the certification grade because each grade requires different cleaning protocols, testing procedures, and drying times. Here is what to expect for standard and rush service on each grade level.
Rush & Batch Service Options
Rush Cleaning Service
When production schedules cannot wait, our rush cleaning service moves your IBCs to the front of the queue. Rush orders are processed on a dedicated line with a single technician assigned from intake through certification. This eliminates handoff delays and ensures the fastest possible turnaround.
Rush service is available Monday through Saturday. Weekend rush requests should be called in by Friday at 12 PM. A rush surcharge of 25-35% applies depending on the certification grade. Rush orders over 10 units may require coordination to avoid impacting other customers.
Cleaning Capacity & Quality Metrics
Our 3-bay cleaning line is designed for continuous throughput. Each bay handles a different phase of the process, allowing containers to flow from pre-rinse to final wash without bottlenecks. The result is consistent, predictable capacity that we can schedule reliably.
Quality metrics are tracked in real time. Every cleaning batch (typically 8-12 IBCs processed together) is documented with wash temperatures, chemical concentrations, contact times, and test results. This data is stored for a minimum of 3 years and is available to customers upon request for audit purposes.
Certification Grades
Not all IBCs need the same level of cleanliness. We offer three reconditioning grades to match the cleaning process to your application and budget.
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Our Quality Standards
Quality is not negotiable in the IBC reconditioning business. A container that leaks, smells, or carries cross-contamination from previous contents can ruin a customer's product and damage their reputation. We built our entire process around preventing these outcomes.
Every technician in our wash facility is trained on proper chemical handling, sanitization protocols, and inspection criteria. We maintain detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each cleaning grade and conduct regular calibration of our pressure testing equipment, temperature gauges, and chemical dosing systems.
Our rejection rate speaks to our standards: approximately 12% of incoming IBCs do not meet our reconditioning criteria and are routed to recycling instead. We would rather recycle a marginal container than sell one that does not meet our quality threshold.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Whether you want us to recondition your existing totes or purchase pre-cleaned containers from our inventory, we deliver quality you can count on with fast turnaround times.