Category Archives: Cleaning & Disinfection

Cleanroom Microfiber Wipes in Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industries:

Cleanroom Microfiber Wipes in Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industries

Contamination Control and Compliance using Berkshire’s Micropolx® Wipes Introduction Cleanroom environments in healthcare and pharmaceutical facilities require strict control over contamination. Even microscopic particles or microbes can compromise drug safety and patient health, so every product used for cleaning must perform at the highest level of effectiveness. Cleanroom microfiber wipes have become essential in these [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…]

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…]

General Cleanroom Cleaning Procedure Checklist

Cleanroom Checklist

Cleanroom cleaning tasks should only be performed by trained personnel and using only cleanroom-certified or cleanroom-approved supplies and solutions. With the cleaning team ready to enter, here is a suggested cleanroom cleaning process: Review Procedures and Protocols: Familiarize yourself with the cleanroom’s cleaning protocols and procedures, as these may vary depending on the class of [Read More…]

Proper Cleanroom Procedures

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Without proper cleaning procedures in place, a cleanroom faces several risks. Relying on an informal or as-needed approach to cleanroom cleaning will not protect you, your organization, or your end users and can lead to unnecessary complications. Inadequate cleaning, improper donning, and low-quality supplies can lead to failed quality checks, audits, or even a shutdown. [Read More…]

Keeping a Cleanroom Clean

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Whatever contaminates a cleanroom is likely brought into the environment, so it is essential to establish fundamental cleanroom best practices or protocols for the operators. For instance, before anyone enters the cleanroom for cleaning, they should remove personal items (jewelry, keys, phones, etc.) and store them outside the gowning room. If an individual must bring [Read More…]

It’s time for Spring Cleanroom Cleaning

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Your cleanroom is designed to prevent particle entry by filtering and purifying the air, to provide designated areas for different levels of cleanliness, and to isolate spaces with controlled air pressure as required. However, simply having the appearance of a clean room does not ensure its cleanliness. Implementing effective cleanroom cleaning procedures and proper supply [Read More…]

Tip #7: Non-regulated industries should practice cleaning activities like the regulated industries.

Whats the difference between cleaning a printed circuit board PCB and cleaning a garment printer

What’s the difference between cleaning a printed circuit board (PCB) and cleaning a garment printer? Printed circuit board (PCB) cleaning is regulated by a federal agency and cleaning a garment printer is non-regulated. “It is the author’s opinion…that the non-regulated industries would benefit if they conducted their contamination control activities as if their procedures were [Read More…]

Tip #6: Choosing Cleanroom Consumables

Can you use 100 DI Water with a wipe in a cleanroom scaled

Can you use 100% DI Water with a wipe in a cleanroom? Whether you spray it on a dry wipe or use a presaturated wipe, 100% DIW alone is not recommended for surface cleaning in a cleanroom environment. So, what is DI Water? Sometimes referred to as DIW, DI H20, DI Water or demineralized water. [Read More…]