Cleaning Tissue Culture Flasks
Q: What is the recommended detergent for cleaning tissue culture flasks?
A: When it comes to maintaining a sterile and contamination-free environment in tissue culture labs, proper cleaning of tissue culture flasks is paramount. The task is not just about cleanliness; it’s about ensuring that there’s no residue left behind that could potentially impact the growth and health of cell cultures.
Remove Endotoxin Residue
Q: Does Alconox detergent remove endotoxin?
A: Detergents like Alconox® Powdered Precision Cleaner and Liquinox® Critical Cleaning Liquid Detergent, and others, have been used for decades around the globe to create surfaces devoid of residues. A detergent cleaning is a vital part of a depyrogenation program.
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).
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.