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Diluted Detergent Shelf Life

February 5, 2021

Shelf Life

Q:  Why is it that the 2% diluted Solujet only has a shelf life of 2 weeks from the date of dilution? This differs radically from the 2 year shelf life of concentrated Solujet. Sure isn't there a mistake?  What about other detergents? A:  A very fair and common question. As a concentrate, there is insufficient water present to support cell walled organisms that biodegrade … [Read more...] about Diluted Detergent Shelf Life

Cleaning Ultrasound Probes

November 13, 2020

Ultrasound

Q. I'm looking for appropriate cleaning solutions and recommendations for ultrasound probes.  We have several types at our facility. A.  Ultrasound equipment is used in applications ranging from pregnancy and blood flow to internal uses including transrectal and transesophageal echocardiograms.  Because ultrasound probes and probe covers come in direct contact with human … [Read more...] about Cleaning Ultrasound Probes

How to remove biofilm

November 1, 2020

Biofilm

Q. How do you remove biofilm?  (The featured image is sourced from here.) A.  In order to "kill off" any microbial residue, a cleaning and removal of inanimate and organic matter is a must.  This would follow with the disinfecting, "kill" step if you will, with an EPA registered disinfectant. Low foaming (CIP) applications: A reliable way to prepare stainless steel … [Read more...] about How to remove biofilm

CPAP Mask Manual Cleaning

October 15, 2020

cpap

Q. What do you recommend for cleaning of CPAP masks manually? A. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) masks have become a very widely used at home medical device.  Many companies specialize in cleaning and reprocessing these masks. We would recommend Tergazyme® Enzyme-Active Powdered Detergent. It is an anionic, widely available and potent emulsifier of organic and … [Read more...] about CPAP Mask Manual Cleaning

Sanitizing Uniforms Amid COVID-19

August 27, 2020

Q: I’m not sure Alconox Inc. can assist with this but I know you guys from my work in the lab and processing suite.  New COVID-19 guidelines require us to clean and sanitize our fencing uniforms after every lesson. Can your detergents help with that? What do you recommend? A: Yes!  Cleaning and sanitizing are what aqueous detergents do. It is now more important … [Read more...] about Sanitizing Uniforms Amid COVID-19

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