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Cleaning & Desinfection
For the cleaning and disinfection of laboratory instruments various methods are applicable. Glass and plastic labware can be cleaned manually, in an immersion bath, or in a laboratory washing machine. To prevent baking-on the substance and damage to the labware by adhering chemical residues it is important to clean labware immediately after use at low temperatures, with brief soaking times, and at low alkalinity. Labware which has come into contact with infectious substances should be disinfected before cleaning and, if necessary, autoclaved. At Analytics-Shop.com you find a wide range of cleanser and disinfectants by numerous manufactures.
Further information on cleaning methods and product characteristics is provided here
Cleaning methods
The wiping and scrubbing method is generally accepted and a popular cleaning method. However, when using cloths or sponges soaked in cleaning solutions, one can easily damage the surface of laboratory instruments. Ultrasonic baths are recommended for both glass and plastic labware, direct contact with the sonic membranes must be avoided though. For the immersion bath method, the instruments are soaked in cleaning solutions for 20-30 minutes. Then the labware is rinsed with tap water and distilled water. A more gentle method is machine cleaning with laboratory washing machines. The instruments are only exposed to the cleaner for short flushing periods. Further washing nets and wire baskets coated with plastic protect the labware against scratching and damage.
SCOTT, WYPALL and KLEENEX wipers by Kimberly-Clark for cleaning
In the field of cleaning and desinfection a wide variety of superior cleaning solutions is available. WYPALL cloths and wipers combine versatile performance and economy for light-duty tasks. The wipers are lightweight, yet strong and reinforced for extra strength. They hold together and do not leave residues behind. KLEENEX towels are extra absorbent, tear-resistant and very soft and convenient in use.
Laboratory Cleaning Concentrates
Laboratory Cleaning Concentrates are available in different forms for various application areas:
| Manufacturer | Form | Characteristics | Solution |
| Hirschmann rea-pur | powder form | cleans automatically, gentle on materials and skin, for all laboratory instruments, free of chlorine and caustic alkalis | 0,5% solution for use |
| Hirschmann rea-sol | liquid | rapid cleaning reagent, for all laboratory instruments, gentle on materials and skin, free of chlorine and caustic alkalis, sensitive tests are not influences | 1% solution for use |
| Hirschmann rea-des 2000 | liquid | cleans and disinfects automatically, rapidly and gently, bactericidical, fungicidal, HIV- and hepatitis virus inactivating | 0.8 to 2% working solution |
| Hirschmann rea-phos | liquid | phosphate free, biodegradable, also suitable for ultrasonic baths | 1% working solution |
| Hirschmann rea-mat | powder form | non foaming, for laboratory washing machines, cleaning and disinfection apparatus | 0.1 to 0.4% working concentration |
| Hirschmann rea-stabil | liquid | concentrate to keep stable water-baths, thermostates etc., bactericide and fungicide | 0.1% working concentration |
| Hirschmann rea-clar | liquid | neutralisation and rinsing agent, especially suitable as additive for the rinsing in laboratory washing machines, good wetting characteristics | 0.02 to 0.04% working concentration |
| Hirschmann rea clean | liquid | automatic rapid cleaning concentrate, phosphate free, for spraying or wetting, also for severe dirt, grease and oil contamination | 1 litre concentrate produces up to 40 litres working solution |
| Brand Pursept-AF | liquid | cleaning and disinfection concentrate, for floors, walls and equipment, suitable for use in food industries, also available as Pursept-A Xpress Disinfection Tissues and und Pursept-A Xpress Disinfection Spray | |
| Brand Mucocit T | liquid | for cleaning and disinfection, free from phosphate, aldehyde, phenol and chlorine compounds, suitable for sensitive devices | |
| Brand Edisonite SUPER | powder form | neutral universal cleaning concentrate, for immersion and ultrasonic baths, ideal for removal natural fats and oils, proteins and blood, suitable for the cleaning of optical glasses and for plastics, sensitive to alkalis and rubbers | 0.5-1% concentration for use |
| Brand Edisonite Classic | powder form | universal alkaline detergent, for immersion and ultrasonic baths, suitable for removal of natural fats and oils, proteins and blood, durable protection against corrosion damage | 0.5-1% concentration for use |
| Brand Mucasol | liquid | alkaline high-performance concentrate, cleans automatically, for immersion and ultrasonic baths, universal cleaner for laboratory equipment and instruments made of glass, porcelain, plastic, rubber and metal, free from chlorine and caustic alkalis, non-toxic, non-aggressive and biodegradable | |
| Brand Mucocit-P | powder form | powerful and gentle to material, free from phosphates, aldehydes and phenoles |