If protein is still present… contamination is still present.
In restoration and professional cleaning, protein is a direct indicator of organic contamination — whether from food, bodily fluids, sewage, or general organic matter.
These CleanTrust Surface Protein Swabs give you a fast, on-site way to confirm whether cleaning has actually removed contamination, using a simple colour-change test with no instrumentation required.
Designed for field use, they provide clear, actionable results in minutes, enabling you to make on-site decisions immediately.
🔥 Why this matters on the job
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Verify contamination removal
Essential for water damage, bio-risk, and hygiene-critical environments -
Avoid failed inspections & call-backs
Catch missed contamination before handover -
Support professional sign-off
Provide measurable evidence of cleaning effectiveness -
Improve technician performance
Instantly show whether a clean has actually worked
💪 Key Benefits
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Detects protein residue (organic contamination)
Confirms whether cleaning has removed contamination — not just visible dirt -
Fast visual results (1–10 minutes)
Enables immediate corrective action on-site -
No meter or instrumentation required
Simple swab-and-activate design for easy field use -
Clear colour-change indication
Green → Purple indicates presence of protein contamination -
Repeatable and easy to train staff on
Ideal for standardising QA processes
🧰 Ideal For
- Water damage restorers verifying category 2 & 3 cleaning effectiveness
- Trauma & bio-clean technicians confirming organic residue removal
- Mould remediators checking pre- and post-clean surfaces
- 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
- Wait for reaction
- Green = clean / low protein
- Purple = contamination present
Faster and darker colour change = higher contamination level.
🌡️ Incubation (Recommended for Best Results)
For consistent and more sensitive detection, these swabs perform best when used with a controlled heat source such as the CleanTrust Dry Bath Incubator.
- Improves detection of low-level contamination
- Ensures consistent, repeatable results across technicians
- Ideal for professional QA and compliance workflows
While results can be read at ambient temperature, incubation enhances accuracy and reliability, particularly on critical jobs.
📊 Technical Overview
- Type: Surface protein residue test swab
- Pack Size: 100 swabs per box
- Detection Sensitivity: ~20 µg protein (typical)
- Result Time: 1–10 minutes depending on sensitivity
- Result Type: Visual colour change (no equipment required)
- Use Case: Cleaning verification & contamination detection
👍 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 equipment
- Perfect for confirming cleaning effectiveness before sign-off
Used alongside ATP testing, they form part of a complete contamination verification system.
💡 Pro Tip
Use protein swabs as a first-pass check — if protein is detected, deeper cleaning is required before ATP testing or final sign-off.
⚠️ Common Mistakes This Helps Avoid
- Signing off jobs with residual organic contamination
- Assuming visual cleanliness = hygienic cleanliness
- Missing contamination in porous or textured surfaces
- Failing audits or hygiene checks
- Inconsistent QA between technicians
👉 Verify the clean — don't assume it
Add CleanTrust Surface Protein Swabs to your kit and make sure contamination is actually gone before you walk away.
CleanTrust™ Surface Protein Swab Flyer
