Market Sectors/Seven industries served

Seven sectors.
One service standard.

In 2014, Kemklean implemented its Sector Structure, placing the right people in the right place. Through that structure, we deliver industry-leading hygiene knowledge and solutions to retail, food service, hospitality and laundry, food, beverage, poultry and dairy processing, animal and avian health and biosecurity, mining and industrial, and water treatment customers throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.

Sector 01 / 07

Retail

Supermarkets · Shopping centres · Specialty outlets · Bakeries · Butcheries · Delis · Fresh produce

Retail

In retail, cleanliness is your first impression. For over 40 years we have delivered food-safe hygiene solutions tailored to supermarkets, shopping centres, specialty outlets and high-demand back-of-house departments, from bakeries and butcheries to delis and fresh produce.

High foot traffic, shared surfaces and fast-paced operations demand rigorous hygiene to protect your brand’s reputation and ensure a welcoming shopping experience. Our retail programmes are customised to the size and service level of each operation, from a single deli counter to a national chain.

Product range

  1. 01
    Kitchen hygiene

    Heavy-duty degreasers, surface cleaners, dishwashing liquids and food-contact disinfectants.

  2. 02
    Floor & surface care

    Cleaners for tiles, vinyl and polished floors, plus disinfectants for shelves, trolleys and high-touch counters.

  3. 03
    Glass & display care

    Streak-free solutions for windows, fridges and display units.

  4. 04
    Washroom & hand hygiene

    Antibacterial hand soaps, alcohol-based sanitisers, air fresheners and janitorial cleaning chemicals.

  5. 05
    Waste management solutions

    Chemicals and solutions for hygienic waste disposal areas and effluent systems.

  6. 06
    Eco-friendly options

    Biodegradable and environmentally conscious chemical solutions that support sustainability goals.

Discuss your retail programme

Sector 02 / 07

Food Service

Commercial & catering kitchens · Quick-service restaurants

FeaturingKEMFRY®
Food Service

Hygiene is more than a standard — it is a legal requirement and the foundation of consumer trust and brand integrity.

From quick-service restaurants to commercial and catering kitchens, strict hygiene protocols are critical to food safety. We deliver comprehensive hygiene solutions that support safe food handling, regulatory compliance, and efficient kitchen operations.

Product range

  1. 01
    Kitchen hygiene

    Heavy-duty degreasers, surface cleaners and food-contact disinfectants.

  2. 02
    Dishwashing solutions

    Manual and automatic dishwashing chemicals for consistent cleaning results.

  3. 03
    Floor & surface care

    High-performance cleaners for kitchen floors and high-touch counters.

  4. 04
    Glass & display care

    Streak-free care for windows, fridges and display units.

  5. 05
    Washroom & hand hygiene

    Antibacterial soaps, alcohol sanitisers, air fresheners and janitorial chemicals.

  6. 06
    Eco-friendly options

    Biodegradable solutions for sustainability-conscious operators.

Discuss food-service hygieneKEMFRY® demo videos

Sector 03 / 07

Hospitality & Laundry

Boutique guesthouses · Five-star hotels · Resort properties · Laundry operations

FeaturingOPTI-KLEAN®
Hospitality & Laundry

Impeccable hygiene is not just a requirement — it is a promise you make to your guests.

Kemklean Hospitality Solutions is a specialised division dedicated to the hospitality industry, supporting boutique guesthouses, five-star hotels, resorts and laundry operations with tailored hygiene and cleaning solutions.

Product range

  1. 01
    OPTI-KLEAN® laundry

    Premium detergents, fabric softeners, bleaches and specialised stain removers.

  2. 02
    Housekeeping chemicals

    Multi-purpose, bathroom, glass, mirror and floor cleaners for guest rooms.

  3. 03
    Kitchen hygiene

    Heavy-duty cleaners and disinfectants for kitchens and food-contact surfaces.

  4. 04
    Washroom & hand hygiene

    Antibacterial soaps, sanitisers, air fresheners and janitorial chemicals.

  5. 05
    Waste management

    Chemicals for hygienic waste disposal areas and effluent systems.

  6. 06
    Eco-friendly options

    Biodegradable solutions supporting sustainability commitments.

Discuss your property programme

Sector 04 / 07

Food, Beverage, Poultry & Dairy Processing

Processing plants · CIP & OPC operations · Beverage bottling · Poultry & dairy lines

FeaturingHYGEN®
Food, Beverage, Poultry & Dairy Processing

For 30 years, the HYGEN® range has stood the test of time in food, beverage, poultry and dairy processing.

HYGEN® detergents and disinfectants are formulated for processing operations, Open Plant Cleaning, Cleaning In Place and personal care requirements — helping teams protect food safety and production quality.

HYGEN® capabilities

  1. 01
    Open Plant Cleaning (OPC)

    Targeted detergents and disinfectants for exposed plant surfaces and equipment.

  2. 02
    Cleaning In Place (CIP)

    Closed-system cleaning chemistries for tanks, pipework and dairy or beverage lines.

  3. 03
    Personal care

    Operator hand and body cleansers approved for food-environment use.

  4. 04
    SANS 1825:2024 mark

    Food-contact surface detergents

  5. 05
    SANS 1853:2024 mark

    Food-contact surface disinfectants

  6. 06
    Custom programme design

    Site-specific concentration, dosing and verification programmes.

Discuss your CIP/OPC programme

Sector 05 / 07

Animal & Avian Health & Biosecurity

Veterinarians · Commercial farmers · Livestock & poultry producers

FeaturingFARMGEN® & VIRKON® S
Animal & Avian Health & Biosecurity

Industry expertise in animal and avian health and biosecurity, built on 30 years of specialised knowledge.

FARMGEN® is Kemklean’s industry-leading range of animal health detergents and disinfectants, developed through 30 years of specialised sector knowledge. Through its partnership with LANXESS, Kemklean is also the sole manufacturer and distributor of VIRKON® S throughout Southern and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Biosecurity capabilities

  1. 01
    Fit-for-purpose products

    Hygiene solutions tailored to modern, industry-relevant production systems.

  2. 02
    Redefined biosecurity

    Advanced formulations designed to protect livestock and secure daily operations.

  3. 03
    VIRKON® S

    Recognised by industry and governments worldwide as a disinfectant of choice for livestock disease control.

  4. 04
    Proven track record

    Trusted by veterinarians, farmers and producers across Southern and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Discuss your biosecurity programmeLANXESS partnership

Sector 06 / 07

Mining & Industrial

Heavy machinery · Transport & automotive · Mine shaft equipment · Hostels & ablutions

Mining & Industrial

Heavy-duty cleaning chemicals formulated for the toughest mining and industrial environments.

Kemklean manufactures and distributes specialised solutions with superior cleaning and degreasing power for heavy machinery, transport, industrial equipment, mine shaft equipment and the facilities that support the workforce.

Application areas

  1. 01
    Industrial machinery

    Heavy-duty degreasing and cleaning for plant and equipment parts.

  2. 02
    Transport & automotive

    Vehicle, fleet and maritime vessel cleaning programmes.

  3. 03
    Mine shaft equipment

    Specialised cleaning for mine shaft, conveyor and processing equipment.

  4. 04
    Hostels & living quarters

    Hygiene programmes for staff accommodation and communal living spaces.

  5. 05
    Communal kitchens

    Kitchen sanitation aligned with food-safety standards.

  6. 06
    Ablution facilities

    Sanitiser and disinfectant programmes for high-traffic ablutions.

Discuss your site programme

Sector 07 / 07

Water Treatment

Disinfection · Cooling water · Softening · Processing chemistry · Dosing & monitoring

FeaturingKEMOXIDE®
Water Treatment

Comprehensive water treatment solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa — backed by an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing facility.

Kemklean provides water disinfection, cooling-water treatment, softening, processing chemicals, dosing equipment, water analysis and monitoring. Its operations are technically supported by global industry leaders, including eOxide® International and Prominent Fluids.

Core capabilities

  1. 01
    Water disinfection

    KEMOXIDE® Chlorine Dioxide (ClO₂), ozone, UV, hydrogen peroxide, sodium hypochlorite and related disinfection options.

  2. 02
    Cooling water treatment

    Chemistry and dosing programmes for cooling-tower and chiller circuits.

  3. 03
    Water softening

    Water softening and related treatment solutions.

  4. 04
    Processing chemistry

    Processing chemicals supplied for operational water and hygiene requirements.

  5. 05
    Precision dosing

    Manual, REDOX/pH and proportional dosing systems.

  6. 06
    Monitoring & analysis

    On-site and remote water-treatment monitoring, water analysis and solution support.

Discuss your water programmeRequest an on-site assessment

Across every sector, the same promise.

— Smart Equipment & Value-Added Services

We go beyond supplying chemicals.

Equipment, training and on-site compliance support that help turn a chemical purchase into a working programme.
  • Dosing & Dispensing Units
  • Expert Training
  • Support & Compliance
— Why Kemklean

Four reasons our customers stay.

Decades of formulation expertise, applied to your specific operation.
  • Local expertise
  • Customisable programmes
  • Dedicated support
  • Sustainability
— Partner with Kemklean

Tell us about your operation.

Kemklean can develop a tailored chemical, equipment and training programme designed for your site — anywhere across Sub-Saharan Africa.