Glassware Cleaning: Manual vs. Dishwasher
Q: Is Manual or Dishwasher cleaning better for glassware?
A: Depends on how we define better.
Aqueous Cleaning Environmental and Safety Issues
Q. What are the environmental health and safety issues that need to be considered when developing an aqueous cleaning process? A. Aqueous cleaners, by definition, use water for cleaning and rinsing. This has both advantages and disadvantages.
Lab Accreditation
There are several instances where the use of cleaners can impact accreditation of your laboratory. One is to pass inspections by the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Another is water testing labs that must meet State accreditation standards.
Alconox, LLC Cleaners listed by the NSF
Q. I need a cleaner that is suitable for cleaning food contact surfaces. A. The following cleaners are authorized for use as general purpose food contact surface cleaners followed by potable water rinse in USDA inspected food plants . . .
Milkstone Removal from Pipets
Q. How can I remove milkstone from pipettes? A. Presoak the pipets in a 2% ambient temperature Citranox solution for at least 20 minutes prior to cleaning and rinsing for milkstone removal.
