Q: We are a medium-sized production company, focused on probiotics manufacturing. We would like a low foaming detergent to clean our stainless steel production tanks and lines. The residue can be quite challenging. Our current low foaming detergent just doesn't work. A: Residue from probiotics, which are microorganisms, will be proteinaceous and organic in nature. These … [Read more...] about Cleaning Probiotics with Low Foaming Detergent
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Supply Chain Management
Q: We are a mid-sized medical device company and are looking at reviewing and optimizing our supply chain. Our goal is to move towards a culture of risk mitigation of our raw materials. As a consumer of your detergents, what is Alconox Inc. doing to ensure consistent supply chain? A: Thank you for the question as it is both important, and certainly an area of deserved … [Read more...] about Supply Chain Management
How to remove 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
How To: Remove Permanent Marker From Glassware
Q: Can Alconox Inc. recommend how to effectively remove stubborn permanent marker from glassware and other labware without solvents like alcohol? A: As everyone who has worked in a lab and similar facilities knows, marking beakers, vessels, and other reusable labware is part of everyday life. As is reusing them. With a move away from hazardous solvents like acetone, as well … [Read more...] about How To: Remove Permanent Marker From Glassware
Clean Before Sterilization (Disinfection)
Did you know? If It’s Not Clean, You Can’t Sterilize (or Disinfect). This is applicable for healthcare, biotech, medical device, pharma, foodservice, food processing, laboratory, tattoo and many many other industries. Why must instruments (such as those used in dental, medical, clinical, settings) be cleaned before being sterilized? According to the CDC, “Cleaning should … [Read more...] about Clean Before Sterilization (Disinfection)