While the advanced air filtration systems in modern cleanroom HVACs trap most dust particles, cross-contamination from dust is still a concern. Dense dust, which has a high water content, and metal-containing dust can easily find its way into cleanrooms via things like the corrosion of faucets and plumbing or technician clothing. A careful protocol is Read more…
When choosing your cleaning solvents, ensure you’re not using solutions with either of these agents. It should go without saying that keeping a cleanroom and cleanroom components clean is a top priority for any industry. The obstacle is that if you can’t physically clean surfaces, which is the most fastidious yet successful method, you have Read more…
Who cleans your cleanroom? If you’re in the majority, your cleanroom workers are also taking on detailed cleaning responsibilities. Controlled Environments recently published the latest “Cleanroom Trends and Salary Survey,” and the cleaning trends have changed since last year. While the trend to use cleanroom workers as the primary cleaning staff rose slightly, from 42% Read more…
Here’s a checklist for your cleanroom cleaning system costs. Use this as a guideline for budgeting with your new system. We post a lot of information about cleaning your cleanroom. It is a complex and involved aspect of compliance and safety. Things to consider vary from the cleanroom itself to the parts inside of it. Read more…
Electronic components in adverse environments require careful cleaning to remain compliant. This article explores the means of doing so. Thanks to no-clean fluxes and soldering pastes, the need to clean components in electronics manufacturing has decreased significantly. However, this is only the case for components used in non-critical atmospheric environments. Adverse environments, like humid Read more…
Cleaning and disinfection are two separate but equal processes in cleanroom compliance. Know these 8 steps. Our last two posts addressed some common concerns and issues in choosing cleanroom disinfectants. Achieving the appropriate microbiological cleanliness levels for a class of cleanroom is paramount to industries like medical device assembly and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Disinfectants and applicators Read more…
High purity solvents are a part of every critical process. They are just as important to critical products as the quality of air. While there is a generally accepted standard for high purity laboratory chemicals, specifications vary among chemicals. Solvent manufacturers offer additional grades, as well. So how do you know whether the solvent is Read more…
Water is one of the most widely-used ingredients in any cleaning solution. With the proper additives, water is an effective cleanser. However, in critical manufacturing, it is important to know that all water is different (even tap water in two different locations.) The quality of water directly impacts the quality of your product. Therefore, you Read more…
If you’re maintaining a USP 797 compliant cleanroom, you’re required to have written cleaning STandard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and cleaning logs. Your SOP should include when to clean, how to clean, and what to clean with. Here are some guidelines on these categories. How Often? Surfaces of sterile compounding areas need to be cleaned with Read more…
Electronics manufacturers have a few things to consider when determining how to best clean electronics. These include the cleaning solvent, equipment, and whether to use a wet or dry process. Here is a short breakdown of these considerations. Cleaning agents The right cleaning agent depends on what you’re removing and what it’s stuck to. Doris Read more…