Cleaning Inspection
Protein Residues on Instruments—An Invisible Problem in Sterilization Technology
The instrument may look clean, but that does not always mean it is free of residual organic material. A new multicenter study from Terragene, conducted in ...
Protein measurement in sterilization technology – choose the method that best suits your needs
In the field of sterilization technology, it is well known that visual inspection alone is not always sufficient to verify the effectiveness of the cleaning process. Several standards and guidelines, including ISO for ...
How do you measure cleaning product residue on surfaces?
In food production and other hygiene-critical operations, proper cleaning is essential for safe and consistent production. After cleaning and rinsing, small amounts of cleaning chemicals may still remain...
Accupoint or Clean-Trace Which ATP should you choose?
ATP-meter commonly used in many industries to quickly verify cleaning, and there are currently many models to choose from on the market. The ATP method is based on ...
How does the size of the sample area affect ATP?
When ATP, it is important to follow the test instructions to obtain reliable and comparable results. Typically, a 100 cm² (10×10 cm) area is swabbed, ...
How does the Browne Test work?
The Browne Test is a widely used tool in sterilization technology for evaluating the effectiveness of cleaning and disinfection processes. The purpose of the test is to simulate the accumulation ...
Reliability is key to cost-effective ATP
ATP is now a de facto industry standard for hygiene monitoring and is performed in a wide variety of environments and climates. Repeatability, stability, and robustness are therefore important characteristics ...
Chemdye® Splat Indicator Test for Cleaning Control
Chemdye® Splat is a new indicator test for cleaning performance verification used in dishwashers and ultrasonic cleaners. The indicator shows whether the machine is cleaning effectively and functioning as intended. If ...
Cleaning Standards for Healthcare: SS8760014
Quality checks on hospital cleaning are an important part of efforts to prevent healthcare-associated infections. Since 2017, there has been a Swedish cleaning standard that can help ...
Facts about the INSTA 800
INSTA (Internordic Standard) 800 is a standardized method for determining, assessing, and managing cleaning quality. The standard was developed by SIS, the Swedish Standards Institute, in collaboration with ...