Swabs are standard in the cleanroom industry, playing vital roles from surface sampling to precision cleaning and tackling those tricky recessed areas where contamination often hides. Our Lab-Tips® Cleanroom Swabs are designed with versatility, offering the highest quality standards and unmatched precision across a diverse range of cleanroom and industrial uses. Discover how our swabs [Read More…]
What are the advantages of quats? The advantages of quats make them a top choice for cleaners. Quats have excellent wide-spectrum germ-killing ability, film-forming residual, low toxicity and corrosivity, are simple to use, have a good shelf life, work in various pH ranges, are highly concentrated, have no odor, and are safe on most surfaces. [Read More…]
Bleach is a widely recognized household solution consisting of sodium hypochlorite and water. This powerful oxidizing agent can corrode or disintegrate most metals and can produce toxic chlorine gas when combined with acids or other chemicals. Additionally, bleach has a corrosive and bleaching effect on various materials and can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritations. [Read More…]
Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), also known as quats, are widely used as cleaners and disinfectants in the food industry. They have a permanent positive charge that binds readily to the surfaces of most microbes. QACs are effective at concentrations ranging from 200 to 400 ppm for various food-contact surfaces and remain stable and effective for [Read More…]
Using a single-bucket mop system in a cleanroom leads to reapplying dirty water, which is unacceptable. Multi-bucket cleanroom mop systems provide a better solution by offering a dedicated bucket for sanitation, clean rinse, and dirty rinse. One bucket provides a clean disinfectant, the second is a rinse disinfectant, and the last serves as a waste [Read More…]
Mops are an excellent option for cleaning sizeable hard surface areas such as floors, walls, and ceilings. Each facility has different areas that require specific cleaning methods. Cleaning contamination that is invisible is already challenging, and it becomes even more complicated when the operators are fully gowned. Moreover, manual cleaning processes can be complex to [Read More…]
Several common cleaners and solvents are available on the market for use with a cleanroom mop system. Knowing the most effective solutions can help you navigate your search with confidence. Note that the solutions mentioned below refer to the cleanroom-grade versions. If sterility is needed, they should have sterility certificates and be packaged in sterile [Read More…]
When it comes to disinfecting or wiping down a cleanroom, using specialized mop head materials is not just a recommendation; it’s a necessity. These materials are designed to prevent the introduction of additional bioburdens, particulate matter, contaminants, or residues. A high-quality fabric with an easy swap design offers a wide range of chemical compatibility with [Read More…]
Different types of cleanroom swabs are made from various materials, each with advantages and disadvantages depending on the specific application. Below, we have listed the most common materials used for swabs and the considerations to remember when choosing a swab for your critical environment. ESD SWABS ESD swabs are suitable for preventing damage [Read More…]
It is essential to use special swabs designed for cleanroom environments. Regular swabs can leave behind contaminants that may harm your critical environment. Cleanroom swabs offer residue-free performance, ensuring they do not leave any particulates behind. They are designed for critical applications, including cleaning sensitive components and static dissipation. Like other types of swabs, critical [Read More…]
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