Deciding which mop to use for cleaning and disinfecting in controlled environments is no easy task. While flat mopping is one of the most fundamental tools used to maintain ISO class or cGMP levels, the mop itself could determine whether or not your cleaning process will meet the requirements for validation of a compliant cleaning program.
In order to achieve validation facilities must eliminate the risk of bacteria, product carryover, and cross-contamination to safeguard product quality. Best practice for mops in a cleanroom environment is to use pre-packaged, single-use products. This reduces the risk of cross-contamination without compromising the sterile environment.
Key factors to consider include coverage area, compatibility with surface, level of contamination, availability in sterile form, packaging, and cost. For example, a textured mop will provide better cleaning results due to its ability to agitate surface contaminants. If the mop is used mainly for disinfectant applications, a smooth surface mop with high-capacity water retention properties is best.
Cleanroom mops incorporate specialized materials to promote economical and consistent cleaning methods, leaving behind the least amount of residual contaminants. Perfex’s TruCLEAN collection offers an array of mop heads ranging from cleanroom sponge mops to microfiber mops and polyester mop covers developed to comply with the critical standards of controlled environments.
With decades of research and innovation, we introduce TruCLEAN Sterile, a focused line of next-generation cleaning products ideal for use in high grade cleanrooms. This entire product line is gamma sterilized and validated per the Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation guidelines.
Our new consumable option enables cleanroom operators to meet increasing compliance standards while streamlining SOP’s related to surface cleaning. Moreover, this option allows cleanroom operators to effectively mitigate risk while enhancing operational efficiency and controlling costs.
The following report details commonly used cleanroom mopping supplies to help you select the appropriate consumables for your critical environment.
Innovative Cleanroom Cleaning Tools
When it comes to cleaning tools designed for pharmaceutical manufacturing, bio-processing, and controlled environments, we have nearly 100 years of industry experience and unparalleled knowledge. We are the pioneers of cleanroom disinfection and your trusted supplier of critical cleaning tools.
Our new TruCLEAN Sterile product line features mops and mop covers sterilized to a sterility assurance level of 10-6 per AAMI standards for healthcare products. Each product is processed and packaged in an ISO Class 5 cleanroom with biodegradable packaging materials.
We keep our mopping supplies well stocked to ensure the safety of your workplace in emergency cleaning situations. No matter the task, we’re sure you will find the perfect cleaning tools at Perfex.
TruCLEAN Sponge Mop
The first sponge mop designed exclusively for use in cleanrooms remains as the preferred choice among critical cleaning professionals worldwide.
Manufactured from a specifically formulated grade of polyurethane foam with excellent microbial resistance and high-capacity water retention properties. Thick-bodied sponge protects delicate surfaces and conforms to irregular areas. TruCLEAN sponge mop is the ideal tool for cleaning and disinfecting floors, walls, and ceilings.
TruCLEAN Mop Cover
Cleanroom mop covers provide an unprecedented level of quality assurance and cleaning performance with ultra-low particle generation. TruCLEAN mop cover is knitted from 100% continuous filament polyester with double-knit, no-run interlocking design. The fabric easily captures bacteria, allowing contaminants to be removed from a critical environment with each cover change.
TruCLEAN Sponge with Fused Cover
This unique 2-in-1 product combines our sponge mop and mop cover into one efficient cleanroom mopping instrument. Designed for the application of cleaning and disinfectant solutions to large surface areas without compromising wiping protocols. Heat-sealed edges eliminate particle shedding while excellent surface coherence ensures a consistent disinfectant application.
Conclusion:
Utilize our high-grade mopping equipment to ensure that your cleaning process will meet the requirements of a compliant cleaning program. Perfex offers vast experience as a manufacturer of critical cleaning tools, our technical support team is ready to assist you in finding the ideal products to meet and exceed your sanitation goals.
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