Products for Cleaning validation

Purpose of sampling

Sampling of surfaces for the detection of microorganisms aims to:

estimate the possibility and the extent of surface contamination
evaluate the effectiveness of surface cleaning and disinfection procedures

Surface sampling is carried out using specific devices and is followed by microbiological analysis of the collected sample.

Devices for surface sampling

For surface sampling, a range of devices can be used:

swabs for environmental sampling
sponges and cloths for sampling surfaces and carcasses
surface sampling area delimiters
ready-to-use media for environmental sampling
overshoes for sampling in farms

The choice of the device depends on various factors, for example:

Size of the surface under examination

swabs are suitable for small (≤ 100 cm²) smooth surfaces or hard-to-reach points
sponges and cloths are suitable for large surfaces (> 100 cm²), smooth or uneven, hard-to-reach points, and carcas

Type of surface

for carcass sampling, sponges or cloths with BPW or MRD are used
for sampling disinfected surfaces, swabs or sponges with neutralizing solutions are used

Type of environment

for sampling surfaces in cleanrooms, swabs or plates with culture medium are used, in triple packaging
for environmental sampling in farms, Boot Swabs are used, overshoes for Salmonella sampling

Swabs for environmental sampling

Environmental sampling sponges and wipes

Surface sampling square template

Salmonella poultry boot swab kits

Ready-to-use media for environmental sampling

Cleanroom cleaning wipes and mops

Cleaning validation

Cleaning validation is an essential part of the production process in environments that require high standards of hygiene and safety, helping to ensure product quality, safety, and compliance.

Cleaning validation consists of a set of procedures for cleaning, sanitization, and monitoring of environments and equipment. In sensitive production sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biomedical, and food industries, effective cleaning aims to mitigate risks related to microbiological, allergenic, or organic substance contamination.

Wipes and MOPs for surface cleaning

We have focused on certain products for a specific application: wipes and mops for cleaning surfaces in cleanrooms.

The range is very broad and includes both IPA pre-saturated wipes and dry wipes that can be used with any disinfectant. There is a wide variety of materials and sizes.

Kits for detecting microorganisms, allergens, ATP, and proteins on surfaces

Taking a broader view beyond surface sampling devices, we can also refer to rapid kits for agri-food and environmental analysis, which include rapid tests, ELISA, and PCR for the detection of microorganisms, allergens, ATP, and proteins on surfaces. These kits can be applied in all sectors, with specific adaptations.

Kit for monitoring hygiene on surfaces

Posted in: Technical guides

January 30th 2024

Kit for checking the cleanliness of work surfaces and equipment, in all areas. They range from swabs and sponges, to kits for the detection of proteins, ATP and allergens, to contact plates and rapid kits for the detection of pathogens.
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Kit for microbiological sampling

Posted in: Technical guides

January 30th 2024

Sponges, cloths, swabs and shoe covers to sample surfaces for the purposes of subsequent microbiological analysis. Wide range of dry sterile kits or with different neutralizing solutions.
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