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How To: Safely Clean Organic Debris from Devices

Q: We need a detergent to clean organic debris and deactivate pathogens on medical devices, which is not corrosive.  What would work for us?  The devices include electronics parts and sensors.

A: For removal of biologic and organic debris and matter in medical devices, we first recommend Tergazyme® Enzyme-Active Powdered Detergent….

Undissolved Washer Detergent Sign of Bad Seal?

Q: We are having issues with undissolved detergent that is persisting.  We make sure the compartment is dry before use.  Can we try a liquid?

A: It sounds like you have a cup in door washer for the powdered detergent.  The seals there are not designed to hold a liquid – of course some seals are better than others, but they are more for powders and gels (think home dishwasher gel at home).  

cold water cleaning

Specific Formulations for Cold Water Cleaning?

Q: I’m looking for detergents similar to Liquinox and Citranox, that are specially formulated for cold water cleaning conditions. Can you recommend analogs to the two?

A: For most residues, the detergency of an aqueous detergent is enhanced and hastened by heat. 

Microfluidics

How to: Clean a Microfluidics System

Q: We are looking for a cleaning solution to remove sodium contamination to a sub ppt level from a microfluidics system. Can Alconox Inc. help?

A: Microfluidics is the field of accurately and precisely transporting small amounts of liquid.  This requires small channels which can be a challenge to clean. To remove inorganic residues from a narrow ID system, we would want to use a low foaming detergent….

Liquinox vs. Citranox

Liquinox vs. Citranox

Q:  What is the difference between Liquinox vs. Citranox?  We are using Liquinox for many of our applications but are having trouble with stainless steel cleaning cannulas with a small ID.  Is Citranox the answer if the residue is inorganic?

A: Although Liquinox detergent is excellent at cleaning a host of residues, Citranox cleaner is indeed the better choice if we are fairly certain this is a largely inorganic residue.

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