Validating CleanTech®
Since 1988 Meritech has performed 50+ lab studies to test the efficacy of our automatic handwashing stations. We have continued to test, improve, and re-test CleanTech® in order to provide the perfect hand wash every time in just 12 seconds. Check out the data behind the CleanTech® hand wash with more than 99% of harmful pathogens in just 12 seconds.
Name the requirement - we've got hygiene covered for you.
- GFSI Hygiene Requirement Compliant
- FSMA Hygiene Requirement Compliant
- USDA Hygiene Requirement Compliant
- FDA Hygiene Requirement Compliant
- GMP Hygiene Requirement Compliant
- Plus even more!
Download Full Handwashing and Footwear Clinical Studies Here:
Handwashing Clinical Studies
The purpose of this study was to determine the immediate efficacy of the CleanTech® Handwashing System, using one cleaning agent, when challenged with various harmful, yet common, pathogens. We conducted these studies with a 3rd party laboratory, an the methodology used was based standards defined by both Food and Drug Administration and ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials).
The Glove Juice Method is one of the most common procedures for testing efficacy of handwashing products. Sterile gloves are put on the subject after their hands have been exposed to pathogens. A solution is then added to the gloves for sampling that tells us the concentration of pathogens. Then the hands are washed and the test is done again to see pathogen reduction. You can see an example of the sampling procedure below.
Methodology Used:
Pathogens Tested:
- Feline Calicivirus (surrogate for Norovirus)
- Serratia Marcescens
- E-Coli
- Human Coronavirus (Beta corona)
The Results - More than 99% Pathogen Reduction
Pathogen |
Mean Log10 Reduction |
Percentage |
| Feline Calicivirus (Noro) | 4.17 | 99.993% |
| E-Coli | 3.06 | 99.9% |
| S. Marcescens | 3.19 – 3.47 | 99.94% - 99.97% |
| Human Coronavirus | 3.00 | 99.9% |
With over 30 years of data we have built fully automated handwashing stations that remove more than 99% of harmful pathogens in just 12 seconds.
We are incredibly confident in our technology and the data we have is the reason for that. If you are interested in taking a deeper look into the studies performed, download our clinical bulletin which will give you an overview of each study and its results.
Footwear Clinical Studies
The purpose of this study was to provide an evaluation of the sanitizing effects of footwear of a user using a CleanTech® handwashing systems with the footwear enhancement. The study evaluated the antimicrobial effectiveness of two footwear disinfection solutions (SelfClean & Meritech D2) when challenged with two microorganisms’ strains, Listeria monocytogenes (ATCC #19112) and Salmonella enterica (ATCC #13076).
Methodology Used:
Pathogens Tested:
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Salmonella enterica
The Results
Boot Dip with Selfclean
Sole Clean with Meritech D2
The results for both the Meritech D2 and Selfclean show a more than 95% reduction against both Salmonella and Listeria.
If you are interested in taking a deeper look into the studies performed, download our clinical bulletin which will give you an overview of each study and its results.
Hygiene Solution Information
All of Meritech's Automated Hygiene Equipment has been achieved the efficacy results detailed above by testing the systems with Meritech's hygiene solutions. Meritech's hygiene solutions are allergen free, acceptable for use in facilities producing organic products, and halal certified.
