Drain Sanitation
Cut sanitation costs while effectively targeting and eliminating biofilm and pathogens.
Cut Costs without Sacrificing Efficacy
Sterilex PerQuat® technology helps eliminate harmful biofilm bacteria and odors that thrive in drains—all without hand scrubbing. In a recent trial at a poultry Ready-to-Eat facility, it took sanitation 15 minutes to manually scrub each drain. By switching to PerQuat technology, the crew reduced cleaning time by over 50%.
Sterilex Ultra Disinfectant Cleaner Solution 1 and Sterilex Ultra Activator Solution create a thick foam that clings to drains, penetrating and removing biofilm and eliminating foodborne pathogens in 10 minutes. Simply fill the drain with foam and walk away—there is no need for a final rinse.
Operational Benefits of a Sterilex Drain Program
Reduce Labor and Save Time
Eliminate the need to manually scrub drains. PerQuat technology chemically scrubs to remove biofilm, simply flush biofilm away.
Prevent Cross-Contamination
Avoid manually scrubbing drains or using high-pressure water to reduce the risk of aerosolizing bacteria and spreading pathogens throughout the plant—including onto food contact surfaces.
Eliminate Biofilm + Increase shelf life
Remove biofilm and spoilage organisms to enhance safety and increase product shelf life.
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Simple Application
Manually scrubbing drains or spraying with high-pressure water not only takes time, it also can aerosolize bacteria, spreading pathogens to nearby surfaces.
PerQuat technology elminates the need to scrub. Simply fill the drain with foam and walk away—there is no need for a final rinse. Save time, save labor with Sterilex.
Why clean industrial drains matter — The Listeria story
Drains are a common breeding ground for bacteria and spoilage organisms. In fact, nearly 30% of drains in Ready-to-Eat (RTE) facilities test positive for Listeria, posing a major cross-contamination risk in plants. Yet, drains are often overlooked or mismanaged with ineffective chemical treatment.
A strong drain management program is a critical component of a strong Listeria management program.
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