Cleaning Systems
News
FSI wins fab orders for cleaning system – 25-Apr-2012
The company’s Single Wafer Cryokinetic cleaning system can enhance yields for chipmakers
Wipe study on disinfection of flexible nasendoscopes– 11-Apr-2012
The efficacy study on Tristel Wipes was revealed at the Hospital Hygiene Congress in Berlin
NHS laundry supplier sets benchmark for infection control– 29-Feb-2012
Sunlight gains bio-contamination control certification
Kimberly-Clark offers a package of hand cleaning products– 19-Jan-2012
Suitable for small washrooms
EnSURE hygiene quality monitoring system is suitable for brewery use– 10-Jan-2012
According to The Campden BRI Instrument Assessment Service, which provides a full report on its website
Hydroflex advances cleaning with PurQuip Prepare– 6-Jan-2012
The developer of specialised cleaning systems will be at German show Lounges in February
ImmersionWater offers an enclosed washing solution– 27-Sep-2011
For equipment that is generally cleaned manually
HPV bio-decontamination outclasses aHP in latest research findings– 9-Sep-2011
In an independent, head-to-head trial, Bioquell’s HPV outperformed an aHP system
Citrus-based hand cleanser meets EU standards– 8-Aug-2011
Natural Esense is approved for surgical use
Environment-friendly sanitiser approved for US dairy use– 5-Jul-2011
Sustainable cleaning solution reduces chemical cost, water usage and labour while improving production time
Florida firm gains US and Caribbean rights to Sanosil disinfectant– 1-Jun-2011
Kills more than 99.99% of surface and airborne pathogens
Burkert makes 40% savings for pharma manufacturer– 23-Mar-2011
Conversion from manual to automatic CIP process saves £120,000 a year
Articles
Safe selection of biocides– 27-Mar-2012
Consideration of the antimicrobial efficacy of different biocides is an important basis on which to choose an effective disinfectant regime appropriate to the hygiene requirements in a production plant. Alcohols act rapidly and effectively against bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi and viruses but do not possess sporicidal efficacy. Quaternary ammonium compounds have no effect against bacterial spores or mycobacteria, while guanidines have better efficacy against Gram-negative bacteria, but are poorer against yeasts and moulds. Sources of contamination are also a crucial factor.
Cleaning regimes: see what is missing– 21-Oct-2011
A new cleanroom tool makes invisible hazards visible and highlights areas that have been overlooked during the cleaning and disinfection process. UV light is emitted from a torch and excites the electrons in the atoms or molecules of the particles in question. These absorb the energy from the torch temporarily and emit it as light, making visible particles that cannot be seen by the naked eye.
Selecting the right wipe– 31-May-2011
With so many different wipes on the market, choosing the correct product for the application in hand has become more complex. Karen Rossington* provides the basics of which wipes to select and how best to use them
Seeing the light on room disinfection– 27-Apr-2011
As healthcare acquired infections continue to plague hospitals, national governments are raising funds to advance the development of new technologies that will beat the bugs. Susan Birks reports on some recent initiatives on both sides of the Atlantic and at studies involving UV hospital disinfection systems
Passing through the vortex– 4-Mar-2011
Automated cleaning of food production plant usually requires large amounts of water – a costly resource. But Peter Chavasse, Aeolus Technologies, describes how CIP technology is starting to change