Carpet Sanitizer Test
Test Purpose
The purpose of this microbiology
lab test is to quantitatively
evaluate the antimicrobial
efficacy of a client's sanitizer
product on pre-cleaned or
lightly soiled carpet surfaces
to comply with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency
and other regulatory agency
requirements.
Test Summary
Bacterial cells dried on carpet
squares are treated with the
test substance, scrubbed, and
allowed to be exposed for the
specified contact time. After
exposure, the carpet squares are
transferred to vessels
containing neutralizing
subculture media and assayed
quantitatively for survivors.
Appropriate viability,
population and neutralization
controls are performed.
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