A lab bench isn’t like a normal bench that you’d see in a park or lobby. It’s a workstation where scientists and lab technicians do much of their procedures and experiments. It serves a specific purpose and needs to be held to the highest standard of cleanliness possible so the samples or technology being worked on doesn’t get contaminated. That’s why you need a professional cleaning team that understands the different procedures and cleaning products that are best to use in biotech laboratories and cleanrooms.
Professional Cleaning Prevents Contamination
Every laboratory knows the importance of a controlled environment and decontamination. If a lab bench, which is the workstation for many procedures and experiments, is dirty or contaminated, then a lot of time and work can be lost. Microchips and bio samples can’t risk getting outside materials in them. That’s why lab benches require thorough cleaning by professionals. It reduces the margin of error and keeps everything on-track for peak efficiency.
Schedule Regular Cleanings
Laboratories thrive on routine, as that ensures that everything is done regularly and correctly so data isn’t corrupted and variables are accounted for. This goes as much for lab bench cleaning as anything else in the facility. Ensure that your cleaning team comes in regularly and has a specific procedure to follow.
Our trained cleaners receive advanced and specialty training for cleanrooms and biotech facilities so they understand what needs to be done, when, and why so no corners are cut and everything is done correctly. By scheduling them to come in after the technicians have left, our cleaners can take the time necessary to get the job done while not getting in the way of delicate procedures. Your lab technicians can then come in the next day to a clean lab bench and get right to work.
Different Materials, Different Cleaning Needs
There are a lot of different types of lab benches made from an assortment of different materials. Not all cleaning procedures and chemicals will work the same on each material, so it’s essential that cleaning teams know the difference. For example, lab benches with phenolic resin tops shouldn’t be cleaned with abrasive cleaning tools or harsh cleansers or bleach solutions. In contrast, high-density polyethylene top benches can handle harsher treatment, but shouldn’t be cleaned with 100% chlorine products.
A professional cleaning team will be trained to handle the lab benches at your specific facility and what cleaning materials should be used on them. You’ll receive the same team every time so you won’t need to worry about the team mixing up your lab’s procedures with another.
Lab benches are one of the key pieces of equipment in your lab or cleanroom, so you can’t afford to neglect them. Instead of having your lab technicians spend valuable time on the cleaning procedures, hire a trained team of professional cleaners to do the job right. Contact SJ Services today and get the best cleaning service your lab could ask for.