There are several cleaning methods to consider when sanitizing a clean room, but all methods aren’t created equal. A careless cleaning technique can redeposit pollutants onto seemingly pristine surfaces, so it’s important to select a cleaning method that best suits your application.

Types of Cleaning

There are two major methods of cleaning to consider when it comes to sanitizing your clean room: wet cleaning and dry transfer. Wet cleaning can remove contaminated particles with the use of a chemical cleaning solution. The best type of cleaning solution for you will depend on the surface material you intend to clean.

Dry transfer is the polishing or wiping of a surface with the help of an absorbent cloth. The cloths and wipes used during dry transfer should consist of durable materials that will not redeposit particles or easily break apart.

At SOS Cleanroom, we offer a variety of clean room wipers to make your clean up duty a little easier. Our TX1009 Polyester Cleanroom Wiper is an ultraclean and highly absorbent wiper ideal for critical cleaning environments. Constructed from 100% continuous-filament polyester in a double-knit, no-run interlock pattern, these wipes exhibit low particle and fiber levels to prevent clean room contamination.

Cleaning Tips

By practicing safe cleaning methods and providing personnel with proper cleaning supplies, it’s easy to maintain the high standards of your clean room. Below are a few helpful tips to conserving a clean and orderly clean room:

• If wet cleaning or dry transfer are among the best cleaning methods for you, be sure to wipe or mop in a slow and controlled overlapping motion. This technique will push the contaminated particles in the same direction as the room’s airflow. Using a more aggressive motion while wiping may charge the surface or equipment, resulting in the production of electrostatic bonds that can attract contaminated particles.
• Be sure to turn on any fan or filter operating units while you clean, as built-up cleaning fumes can contribute to particle accumulation.
• Microscopic particles are affected by gravity, so in an environment with shelves, make sure you clean the shelves first and the floors last. This will ensure that falling particles will not contaminate your newly disinfected surfaces.

At SOS Cleanroom, we’re proud to be a leader in the distribution of clean room supplies used in commercial, medical and industrial applications. To learn more about SOS (Specialty Optical Systems, Inc.) and our clean room supplies give our professionals a call at 1-800-443-7101.