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In the hustle and bustle of a veterinary clinic, time is a precious commodity. Every minute counts, especially when it comes to keeping high infection control standards while managing multiple procedures simultaneously. However, the challenge arises when instruments require immediate cleaning after use, and the drying of soils on these instruments can lead to unnecessary complications.

How long is your chemical good for after opening the bottle? This question may be posed to a sterile processing technician during an audit or survey resulting in a panicked call to the chemical manufacturer.

As part of the United States EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) HFC phase-down initiative, Tergo™ MCF (Metal Cleaning Fluid) is being replaced with Tergo™ HDF (Heavy Degreasing Fluid).

The singer Jim Croce said it best in a song from the seventies, “If I could save time in a bottle.” Is it possible to save time by selecting the right bottle of detergent for instrument washer fast cycles?

In the ever-evolving landscape of industry and technology, adaptability is key to survival. Every now and then, changes occur that require fast action to avoid disruption to operations. One such impending change is the phase-out of 3M Novec™ Specialty Fluids by 2025. With time ticking away, it's crucial for you to plan ahead and secure reliable alternatives to avoid potential shortages and interruptions.

The clock is ticking after every endoscopy procedure with only minutes to transfer the patient and turn over the treatment room. Why spend valuable time with endoscope pre-cleaning? Because soils begin to dry and biofilm forms within minutes after the end of an endoscopic procedure.