Drain Sanitation

Reduce cross-contamination spread between drains and nearby surfaces without manual scrubbing

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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%.

Manually scrubbing drains or spraying with high-pressure water not only takes time, it also can aerosolize bacteria, spreading pathogens to nearby surfaces.

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.

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.