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A popular baby shower gift is the rubber ducky with a built-in temperature indicator. But do we have a comparable device to monitor temperatures for manual cleaning in sterile processing? As it turns out, maintaining the correct temperature during manual cleaning is critical, and using proper temperature monitoring tools is essential for compliance and efficiency.

In veterinary medicine, providing optimal care for our furry friends requires attention to detail, cleanliness, and safety. From routine examinations to surgical procedures, maintaining a clean environment is paramount to prevent infections and ensure the well-being of animals. Spec Clean wipes are indispensable tools in veterinary practices, offering a convenient and effective solution for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.

As a sterile processing manager, encountering unexpected dark grey streaks and haze on aluminum sterilization containers can be perplexing, especially when it coincides with the installation of a new washer and detergent. Despite the new detergent consistently passing weekly cleaning tests, the question arises: can a good cleaning agent also cause discoloration?

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).