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Question: When is the proper time to swab a test site?
Answer:
Swabbing should be done after cleaning a surface, but prior to the application of a sanitizer. By doing it in this order, you can remove any residue detected by the SystemSURE II with proper cleaning, before applying sanitizer. The sanitizer is then most effective in the removal of microorganisms at its working strength. Swabbing before sanitizing avoids wasting both time and sanitizer by eliminating the need to re-clean and re-sanitize your equipment upon detection of ATP. If this is unavoidable due CIP systems or other reasons, swabbing can be done after a sanitizer has been applied, but it is recommended you wait until the surface has dried.
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