Category Archives: Berkshire Products

Berkshire Double-Sided Flat Mop System Guide

Double Sided Flat Mop Hardware Count 10 BCRDSMOP10 e1597336836400

Features • Double the surface coverage of conventional flat mopping systems.• Attachment and removal of the mop cover without bending.• Extremely maneuverable with a 360-degree swiveling mop head.• Laser cut to minimize fiber and particle release.• Two 20-liter polypropylene buckets are color-coded gray and red to differentiate between clean and dirty solutions.• Internal bucket graduations [Read More…]

Micropolx® Microfiber Wipes

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Did you know that not all fibers clean in the same way? Berkshire offers a powerful solution. Discover our dust-lifting technology, featuring the new MicroPolx® 1900 wiper: Performance. Precision. Purity. Designed to capture particles deep within the yarn structure and engineered for cleanrooms and sensitive environments. Elevate your cleaning standards. Discover the power of MicroPolx [Read More…]

Isopropyl Alcohol Shelf Life in Cleanrooms: Expiration, Storage, and Presaturated Wipe Benefits

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What is Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)? Isopropyl alcohol, commonly known as IPA or rubbing alcohol, is a clear and flammable liquid with the chemical formula C₃H₇OH. It is widely used as a cleaning agent and antiseptic and is available in various concentrations, typically 70%, 91%, or 99% IPA mixed with water. IPA is valued in both [Read More…]

Contamination control and the trouble with chickens!

Contamination trouble with chickens

Back in February, Berkshire wrote an article, “What do chickens and cows have in common?” The answer was bird flu (H5N1). Well, chickens are back in the news as a company in California is recalling 1,700,000 dozen (20,400,000) brown cage-free and brown certified organic eggs because of potential Salmonella contamination. The company’s “internal food safety [Read More…]

MicroPolx® Microfiber Wipers

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Unlock the full potential of advanced cleaning technology with MicroPolx® microfiber cleanroom wipes.  Their various compositions deliver unmatched cleaning performance, trapping particles within and between the fibers. Engineered for durability, absorbency, and abrasion resistance, they are the ultimate choice for even the most delicate surfaces. Their fine fibers excel at capturing lint, dust, and other [Read More…]

Why does cleanroom paper come in different colors?

Berkshire Bond

Cleanroom paper comes in different colors so that the operators can differentiate processes within the cleanroom. Some cleanrooms use it to indicate different products, projects, shifts, priorities, and even specific areas. It can also be used for cleanroom manuals, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). BCR® Bond comes in white, blue, yellow, pink, and [Read More…]

I have to double glove in my cleanroom and am having trouble with perspiration, any ideas?

Berkshire Full Finger Polyester Glove Liners

A: BCR® glove liners are a great solution for excess hand perspiration issues whether you double glove or single glove. BCR® glove liners come in a half-finger option, giving the gloved operator maximum dexterity, fingertip sensitivity while wicking moisture away from the palms. The full-finger version is good for high heat applications or cold environments. [Read More…]

What is the best wipe for cleaning sensitive lenses?

Lensx 4x6 Optical Lens Cleaning Wipes

A: We wrote in the 2-part series I Can See Clearly Now – Microfiber Wipers about the benefits of microfiber wipes on sensitive surfaces. However, there is another option. Lensx® 90 is comprised of a specially formulated blend of 70% rayon and 30% manila hemp, is nonabrasive and extremely soft. It is used dry for [Read More…]

Does Berkshire have a cleanroom swab to apply a lubricant on a precision microelectronics machine?

Berkshire Cleanroom Swab LTO70P.20

Lab-Tips® LTO70P has a pointed, rigid cleanroom laundered open cell foam head and a short, tapered handle. This design provides the operator with maximum control and precision for the application. This swab is also available in a pink handle ESD version, packed in an anti-static bag. Featured Products