Mopping Systems for Critical Environments
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Mopping Systems for Critical Environments Mission-critical cleaning and contamination control

Contec® is a leading manufacturer of contamination control products for critical cleaning in manufacturing environments worldwide. Contec’s cleanroom wipes and mops are used in various industries across the globe including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare and other critical life science applications. Experienced With more than twenty years of experience behind us, we understand the unique cleaning requirements of these highly regulated markets. Our sales and technical support teams are fully trained to assist customers in finding or creating a Contec product that...

www.contecinc.com | Contec Cleanroom Mops | 1 Contec Mopping Systems The most complete line of cleaning tools for cleanrooms and controlled environments Over the past 20 years, Contec has developed the most complete range of mopping and cleaning products for the life science industry. Whether cleaning or disinfecting walls, floors, ceilings or inside RABS, isolators and bio-safety cabinets, Contec has a mop or cleaning tool that meets the demanding requirements of today’s highly regulated pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Our extensive product line for cleanrooms and critical...

2 | Contec Cleanroom Mops Guide to cleaning and disinfection Pharmaceutical mopping systems need to be effective at removing both non-viable and viable contamination, capable of applying a disinfectant or detergent, dislodging biofilms, removing residues, suitable for autoclaving or sterilisation, ergonomically friendly and easy to use whilst not contributing to the overall bioburden themselves or generating additional particulates. They also need to be compatible with a wide range of disinfectants including sporicides which are potentially aggressive chemicals. Mop heads and mop head...

www.contecinc.com | Contec Cleanroom Mops | 3 Disinfection Regardless of the efficacy of the disinfectants selected, if appropriate consideration is not given to cleaning and disinfection techniques, the overall success of the bio-decontamination process will be compromised. The aim of disinfection is to reduce the viable contamination within the cleanroom to a pre-defined level. This accepted level of viable contamination is specified very clearly within the Good Manufacturing Guidelines for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers 2. Even if a very powerful disinfectant is being used, unless it is...

4 | Contec Cleanroom Mops | www.contecinc.com VertiKlean MAX Wall and Floor Mops • eing ultra-lightweight makes this flat mop especially suitable B for walls, floors and ceilings reducing operator fatigue and promoting best practice. • eaturing a single layer of hydrophilic foam for unmatched F absorbency. • nique patented design allows the flexibility to add dry U or presaturated wipes to the mop head. • vailable in a range of sizes with different handle options, A the mop can be used in all areas. The VertiKlean MAX mopping system is designed for cleaning and disinfectant application to...

www.contecinc.com | Contec Cleanroom Mops | 5 Isolator, RABS and Mini-environment cleaning and disinfection Even if they are to be sanitised using gaseous hydrogen peroxide or other gaseous chemicals, mini-environments need to be cleaned prior to disinfection. The regular size of the VertiKlean MAX is an ideal tool for use in these areas. Ultra-lightweight, the low profile head and pivoting handle makes it especially suitable for best practice overlapping cleaning in confined spaces. The highly absorbent mop head can be used with the shortest QuickConnect handle which is only 400mm long so...

6 | Contec Cleanroom Mops | www.contecinc.com QuickTask Flat Mops “a very efficient way to clean and disinfect surfaces” • ange of flat mop heads in different materials to suit all R cleanroom classifications. • inged design allows quick and easy replacement of mop heads. H • hoice of flat mop head frames and handles for ease C of use in all sizes of facility. • op head frames are suitable for autoclaving with sterile single M use or autoclavable mop heads available. Flat mop systems provide a very efficient way to clean and disinfect surfaces as they allow the user to mimic the “pull and...

www.contecinc.com | Contec Cleanroom Mops | 7 Contec offers one of the widest ranges of flat mop heads, from sterile knitted polyester for single use in Grade A and B zones to launderable microfibre for lower grade rooms and outer areas. Four different mop heads are available and their construction makes the application of disinfectant or removal of soil straightforward even on uneven surfaces. “the application of disinfectant or removal of soil is straightforward even on uneven surfaces” Polyester / Cellulose blend mop heads • ost effective. C • ighly sorbent. H • Suitable for removal of...

8 | Contec Cleanroom Mops | www.contecinc.com Contec Mop Wipe Systems • hoice of stainless steel QuicKlean flat mop head frame or C VertiKlean MAX mop heads allow the use of both dry and presaturated mop wipes. • ange of mop wipes in a variety of substrates from general R purpose non woven wipes to laundered 100% polyester. • Completely eliminates the need for a bucket and wringer. Presaturated mop wipes provide a convenient method of cleanroom disinfection. The level of saturation is always consistent ensuring controlled application of the fluid to the surfaces of the cleanroom....

www.contecinc.com | Contec Cleanroom Mops | 9 Wipe Substrate Options – see ordering guide for sterile and presaturated options Cleanroom laundered two-ply quilted knitted 100% polyester (Quiltec I) Cleanroom laundered knitted 100% polyester (Polynit) Nonwoven 100% polyester (Amplitude Delta) Meltblown 100% polypropylene (Amplitude Helix) Hydroentangled polyester / cellulose blend (Amplitude Sigma) Thermally bonded cellulose and polypropylene (Amplitude Zeta) Two-ply quilted knitted 100% polyester (Quiltec I) • leanroom laundered 100% polyester knit ensures a very low level C of...