If protein is still there… the job isn't clean.
In restoration and cleaning work, protein = contamination risk.
Whether it’s food residue, bodily fluids, sewage, or organic matter from a water loss, if protein remains on a surface, it hasn’t been properly cleaned.
These CleanTrust Protein / Allergen Swabs give you a fast, on-site way to confirm whether organic contamination has actually been removed, using a simple colour-change test — no meter required.
🔥 Why this matters on the job
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Verify bio-contamination has been removed
Critical for sewage, trauma, and water damage jobs -
Support proper remediation sign-off
Especially where contamination risk is high -
Reduce call-backs and rework
Catch missed contamination before handover -
Strengthen your documentation
Provide evidence of cleaning effectiveness to clients and insurers
💪 Key Benefits
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Detects trace protein contamination
Identifies even small amounts of organic residue left on surfaces -
No meter required
Simple colour-change result makes it easy for any technician to use -
Fast on-site results
Get clear pass/fail indication within minutes -
High sensitivity
Capable of detecting very low levels of protein contamination -
Simple, repeatable process
Ideal for field use and technician training
🧰 Ideal For
- Water damage restorers verifying category 2 & 3 contamination removal
- Trauma & bio-clean technicians checking organic residue clearance
- Mould remediators confirming cleaning effectiveness before clearance
- Commercial cleaners working in high-risk or regulated environments
- HVAC cleaning where organic build-up may be present
⚙️ How it Works (Simple)
- Swab the surface (approx. 10x10cm area)
- Activate the reagent
- Allow reaction time
- Green = clean / low protein
- Purple = contamination present
The faster and darker the colour change, the higher the contamination level.
🌡️ Incubation Requirement (Recommended for Best Results)
For consistent and reliable results, these swabs are best used with a controlled heat source such as the CleanTrust Dry Bath Incubator.
- Consistent temperature = consistent results
- Improves detection of low-level contamination
- Ideal for professional QA, reporting, and compliance work
While results can occur without incubation, using an incubator removes guesswork and improves repeatability — particularly on critical jobs.
📊 Technical Overview
- Type: Protein / allergen residue surface test
- Pack Size: 100 swabs per box
- Detection: Protein / organic residue
- Result Type: Visual colour change (no meter required)
- Use Case: Surface contamination verification
- Storage: Cool storage recommended for optimal shelf life
👍 Why Professionals Choose Protein Swabs
ATP testing tells you something is present…
Protein testing confirms organic contamination specifically.
These swabs are:
- A simple, low-cost verification tool
- Ideal for quick checks without specialised equipment
- Perfect for confirming bio-contamination removal before sign-off
Used alongside ATP testing, they form part of a complete contamination verification process — not just a visual clean.
💡 Pro Tip
For professional results — especially on insurance or compliance work — use these swabs with the CleanTrust Incubator to ensure consistent, repeatable readings across different jobs and technicians.
⚠️ Common Mistakes This Helps Avoid
- Signing off jobs with residual organic contamination still present
- Assuming visual cleanliness = hygienic cleanliness
- Missing contamination in porous or textured surfaces
- Failing hygiene checks in commercial or regulated environments
- Inconsistent results between technicians
👉 Don’t just clean it — verify it
Add CleanTrust Protein Swabs to your kit and make sure organic contamination is actually gone before handover.
CleanTrust™ Protein Allergen Swab Flyer
