Incoming articles can often be heavily contaminated with dirt, oxide scales, and corrosion products, making typical alkaline soak cleaners insufficient for effective cleaning. To prepare the substrate for electroplating, a more vigorous process is required to achieve a smooth and bright surface. Auromex offers electrolytic cleaners in both “all-in-one” and long-life formulations for rack and barrel applications. These cleaners utilize anodic biasing to facilitate controlled and limited substrate dissolution, exposing a fresh, smooth surface ideal for subsequent electroplating. Importantly, Auromex Electrolytic Cleaners are both borate-free and phosphate-free, ensuring environmental compliance while maintaining cleaning efficacy.