If you’ve ever been in a clean room environment, you’re probably aware that the contamination and quality controls can be very strict and complex. Personnel working in clean rooms are required to complete specialized training to avoid accidental spillage and contamination. By taking the time to compare wiping applications and proper cleaning techniques, clean room professionals can select the perfect wiper for their task.

Wiper Protocol

Before you begin cleaning, your biggest area of concern should be on preventing cross contamination. Cross contamination occurs when harmful bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance to another. When it comes to using wipes, it’s important to use a clean part of the wipe for every overlap over a surface.

The Benefits of Quarter Folding

Oftentimes when clean room professionals utilize wipes, they don’t realize the benefits of quarter folding. Quarter folding is an efficient way to utilize the surface area of a wipe. By simply folding a wipe into four parts, you can use a new section of the wipe for each stroke, maximizing the wipes cleanliness and your overall cleaning efficiency. Whether you’re working in a hospital environment, commercial laboratory or production facility, quarter folding can save you time, money, and ultimately keep you safer from cross-contamination.

TX1009 AlphaWipe Polyester Clean Room Wiper

With the help of today’s advanced wiper technology, there’s a diverse selection of clean room wipers on the market for a variety of industries including commercial and medical. At SOS Cleanroom, we’re big fans of the TX1009 AlphaWipe Polyester Clean Room Wiper. With its low levels of particles and extractables, this popular and highly absorbent wipe provides excellent chemical resistance to prevent clean room contamination.

For over 33 years, SOS companies have been providing the best in class service to our customers involved in semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other healthcare industries. Contact us today to learn more!