Category Archives: Cleaning & Disinfection

Disinfectant Terminology and Properties

Disinfectant terminology and properties:

Antiseptic— An antiseptic is a substance that prevents or destroys microorganisms on living tissue such as skin, oral cavities, and open wounds. Chemical Disinfectant—Disinfectants are chemical agents used on non-living surfaces and objects to eliminate infectious fungi, viruses, and bacteria. Sporicidal and antiviral agents are a specific category of disinfectants. However, these agents may not [Read More…]

Guide for Disinfectants, Sporicides, and Biocides for Cleanrooms

Guide for Disinfectants, Sporicides, and Biocides for Cleanrooms

Be sure to choose from the variety of disinfectants, sporicides, and biocides specifically designed for use in cleanrooms. They are ideal for controlling microbial contamination, including bacterial spores, in critical aseptic core cleanroom manufacturing areas. Berkshire’s range of cleaning products caters to different needs and allows you to select the correct cleanroom disinfection or sanitization [Read More…]

Cleanroom Behavior Tips – Top Five

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Cleanrooms are critical environments where controlling contaminants is essential for the products’ or processes’ safety and integrity. Cleanrooms are essential in many industries, including pharmaceuticals, microelectronics, and biotechnology. Cleanroom behavior is critical to maintaining a sterile environment and avoiding contamination in such controlled environments.   Here are the top five best practices for proper cleanroom [Read More…]

VersaQuat™ Disinfectant Comparison Chart

One Step Cleaner & Disinfectant VersaQuat™ is an EPA-registered, RTU (ready-to-use) one-step disinfectant and cleaner which utilizes well-established and accepted quaternary ammonium chemistry with acceptable residue and safety profiles. With broad-spectrum, best-in-class efficacy claims (30 kill claims), VersaQuat™ delivers consistent quality and intuitive usage. Recommended for use as a standard disinfectant as part of a [Read More…]

VersaQuat™ One Step Ready-to-Use Cleaner & Disinfectant

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VersaQuat™ is an EPA-registered, RTU (ready-to-use) one-step disinfectant and cleaner that is an effective solution for cleaning and disinfecting needs. With broad-spectrum, best-in-class efficacy claims, VersaQuat™ delivers consistent quality and intuitive usage, making it an ideal choice for a disinfectant rotation program. In addition, no strong odor, harsh chemicals, or toxins provide flexibility for use [Read More…]

EZ Bleach™ Disinfectant Tablets Comparison Chart

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Bactericidal & sporicidal bleach alternative disinfectant in an effervescent tablet form EZ Bleach™ is a solid-form, safer alternative to traditional bleach that is EPA-registered and included on List N, the EPA’s index of products certified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. EZ Bleach™ comes in an easy-to-use 5g tablet.  When mixed in [Read More…]

Disinfectant Comparison Chart

At Berkshire, we know that the smallest measure can make the biggest difference. We understand how critical attributes like efficacy, residue, compatibility and safety, forms, and registration inform cleaning protocols when choosing a biocide. VersaHOCl™, an EPA-registered powerful and safer disinfectant alternative for cleaning and disinfecting, meets these key requirements. With VersaHOCl™, we are establishing [Read More…]

What are the Differences and Similarities Between H2O2 and HOCl for Disinfecting a Cleanroom Surface?

Of all the contamination control activities in a cleanroom, perhaps the most critical are disinfection procedures. That’s because human health depends on the quality and thoroughness of surface disinfection. Many solutions can be considered for surface disinfection, but hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and hypochlorous acid (HOCI) rate special attention. Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) Hydrogen peroxide is a [Read More…]

Prewetted Wipers – Proven to Be Convenient and Consistent

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We’ve seen the introduction of wipes as one of many solutions to combat the COVID-19 virus. At the outset of the pandemic, everyone was encouraged to wipe down all touchable hard surfaces – food containers, doorknobs, tabletops, counters, packages, etc. Wipes pre-wetted with antiviral solutions of bleach, alcohol, or quaternary ammonium salts are the most [Read More…]

How To Keep A Cleanroom Clean

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You carefully wash your hands, get dressed in head-to-toe sterilized garments, and then cautiously enter the cleanroom. Despite your best efforts, the simple fact that you are human means your presence contaminates the cleanroom. It may seem redundant, but just like you still need to scrub the cleanest parts of your home, such as the [Read More…]