The adequate application of the disinfectant or sporicide to the surface is the final and most important step in assuring the demise of existent viable contaminants in controlled environments. Once we leave the validation study scenario, we are confronted with the complex situation of implementing what we have proven as acceptable into the real-life scope of our operations. Maintaining a system that is meaningful, manageable, and defendable becomes complex in production areas as we encounter a multitude of variables. The Core2Clean Plus Systems are designed to address the application of cleaning and disinfecting agents to the surface in a meaningful and manageable methodology. Specifically designed for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare facilities, the Core2Clean Plus System simplifies application within controlled areas. The Core2Clean Plus systems were created by Veltek Associates, Inc., to provide specialized cleaning equipment for use in controlled environments. They are specifically designed to: 

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• Be repeatedly and consistently sterilized

• Use one system to spray, mop, or fog

• Allow operators to maximize disinfectant effectiveness

All the components of the Core2Clean Plus can be autoclaved or connected to a steam source for sterilization. The ability to sterilize the C2C by steam helps to prevent the introduction of viable contamination into the controlled environment.

Core2Clean Plus systems can be configured to operate as three different systems: a sprayer, a wet mop, or a fogger. When configured as a spray or mop system, the operator dispenses disinfectant through a trigger-controlled wand, providing a continuous flow of clean solution through the device and on to the surface. Giving this real-time control to the operator can increase the dwell time and thus, the performance of the disinfectant. When configured as a fogging system, the disinfectant is dispensed through a Stainless Steel fogger that is directly controlled by the Core2Clean Plus unit.

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The design of the Core2Clean Plus system allows for repeatability between operators and areas, making it easier for companies to write SOP’s for different class areas. To aid in operator instruction, VAI provides an Operator’s Manual with instructions for all three system uses, and videos of select processes. The manual is available in hard copy and electronic formats.