In many different types of manufacturing and production industries, including in the food and beverage industries, it is essential to ensure that any residue from sanitizers is at or below the standards required for top quality control and production safety.
Different sanitizer test strips can be used to test in different applications and for different potential sanitizer residue. This can include chloride and quaternary ammonium based compounds as well as these types of sanitizers that may be in diluted form. Make sure the testing strip can be used for all generations of these sanitizers and if there are exceptions to the test use.
There are also test strips that can be used for testing water hardness and pH factors that will be essential in quality control for any type of food or beverage production. Additionally, test strips are also available to test for residual glucose that may be present in tankers or in processing systems after liquid sweeteners have been used.
How to Use
It is critical to read and review the instruction for the use of any brand of sanitizer test strips. If you are switching from one supplier to another, take the time to carefully read the instructions to ensure the most accurate results and avoid mistakes in testing that can create false test results.
These sanitizer test strips are typically supplied ready to use. The test strip will be removed from the bottle and the treated part of the strip immersed in the sample of a set period of time. Most of the test strips are just a dip in and out, without any need to leave the strip in the solution.
Test strips will then change color to indicate the parts per million (ppm) of the specific sanitizer. It is important to complete the comparison within the recommended time after the immersion to provide the most accurate reading.
