Sanitation Supplies

Lab sanitation is essential in order to get optimal, untainted results. Even the slightest contamination can lead to errors, and in the food testing industry, that can lead to public health problems at the worst, but more likely it will interfere with readings and affect testing results. However, the products used can’t be purchased at your local grocery store.

The sanitation products needed to effectively sanitize a lab are highly specialized and concentrated to ensure that area is indeed as clean as possible. This means they must be purchased from dealers that specialize in industrial grade equipment and supplies for laboratory use.

Whether you are looking for brushes, foot baths, cleaning agents or hygiene monitoring devices, you will find them here.

Cleaning and Sanitizing

Cleaning and sanitizing are two different actions, and each requires its own specific tools and products. Cleaning removes surface soil and other materials but usually does not remove pathogens — or not a significant enough amount to sanitize the area. Sanitization follows cleaning and reduces or removes the number of pathogens that are on that surface, bringing them to levels that are safe and healthy. The entire cleaning and sanitation process begins with cleaning, then requires rinsing, sanitization and air drying.

When it comes to laboratory sanitation, particularly when dealing with food and beverages, the care and attention that must be given to cleaning and sanitation are even more crucial. It is imperative that everything in the lab is kept clean, but whenever food comes into contact with a surface, that surface must be both cleaned and sanitized. This promotes food safety and minimizes foodborne illness as well as cross-contamination.

Weber Scientific carries a full line of cleaning and sanitization products for laboratories. From cleaning agents to surface sanitizers to waste disposal, we have the supplies you need to clean and sanitize your lab surfaces. Review our extensive product line on our site to find the supplies that you need.

Waste Disposal

There are different types of waste generated in a laboratory, and each has specific requirements for disposal. All laboratory waste is managed following a four-step process that begins with identifying and characterizing it. Next, the waste is placed in appropriate containers, depending on its classification, and is labeled or marked so that it is easily identifiable. The final step is disposal that follows the protocol for its classification. It is important that the waste is managed within its own space in the lab. This prevents or reduces the risk of contamination of other areas or surfaces.

Laboratory waste is not only confined to contaminates or pathogens. It can be biological waste, which is anything living such as human, animal or plant material. If the material is infectious or harmful, it is considered to be biohazardous waste. Glass is another type of waste that requires special handling. This can be lab equipment like slides, beakers and other containers. A more dangerous form of laboratory waste is sharps, or needles. Each of these poses its own threat to safety and health.

Nonhazardous waste can be placed in a common waste container. However, other types of waste must meet certain safety standards and placed in special containers. Sharps are a good example of this. A sharp is anything that is able to puncture or cut the skin. This includes scalpels, syringes, needles, razor blades and items that have a sharp edge, like pipe that has been cut. The main concern is that the needle or glass will puncture someone’s skin.

All materials must be contained, and waste must be disposed of. Any chemicals or biologicals that are believed to be contaminated should be disposed of properly, in an approved container. Typically, a leakproof, sturdy container is required. This even means soiled cleaning and sanitizing supplies. Health and safety should always be a priority.

Sanitation Products

Sanitation products keep surfaces free of pathogens, reducing contamination risks while increasing the safety and health of the lab personnel. At Weber Scientific, our complete line of cleaning and sanitizing solutions has products for keeping lab equipment and surfaces clean as well as skincare products like lotions and cleansers to ensure proper cleaning by staff. We also carry the proper materials for sanitation like solvents and wipes.

Other sanitation supplies that we carry include a wide variety of brushes for cleaning, cleaning agents, foot baths and hygiene monitoring. We also carry sanitizer kits and test strips as well as surface sanitizers. Everything you need to keep your lab clean and sanitized is right here.

Learn About Weber Scientific

Weber Scientific is one of the most trusted names for supplies for laboratory sanitation in the industry. To learn more about our mission statement and background in laboratory equipment and supplies, visit our company page. For up-to-date information regarding company news and industry highlights, read the Weber Scientific Newsletter and sign up to receive it in your inbox. When you purchase sanitation supplies or dairy, food and water testing products from us, don’t forget to register for our Frequent Buyer program in order to receive your Lab Bucks.

We are committed to providing the highest quality products to our customers at the best possible process. Call 1-800-328-8378 to place an order, or visit our site to get the products you need at the most competitive prices possible.