Hygiena PRO-Clean PRO-100 is a rapid surface protein residue test that helps food and beverage facilities verify cleaning effectiveness. The all-in-one swab detects residual protein on cleaned surfaces through a simple colour change, with results in 1 to 10 minutes and no laboratory instrument required.
Designed for sanitation teams and food safety professionals, PRO-Clean provides a practical way to identify surfaces that may require additional cleaning before production resumes. Each pack contains 100 ready-to-use tests.
PRO-Clean is particularly useful in facilities where protein residue removal is an important part of the cleaning process.
After cleaning, a surface is sampled using the pre-moistened swab. The swab is returned to its tube and the reagent is activated using the Snap-Valve mechanism.
The colour of the liquid provides a visual indication of residue:
Hygiena recommends a standard 10 x 10 cm sampling area for typical flat surfaces. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for swabbing, activation and result interpretation.
| Read Time | Protein Detection Sensitivity |
|---|---|
| 1 minute | 80 micrograms |
| 5 minutes | 50 micrograms |
| 10 minutes | 20 micrograms |
A positive colour change may occur before 10 minutes. For a negative result, follow the full reading procedure specified by Hygiena. Disregard colour changes occurring after 10 minutes.
| Manufacturer | Hygiena |
| Product | PRO-Clean Surface Protein Residue Test |
| Manufacturer SKU | PRO-100 |
| Pack Size | 100 tests |
| Test Type | Visual colourimetric surface residue test |
| Result Time | 1 to 10 minutes |
| Instrument Required | No |
| Storage | 2 to 25 degrees C |
Choose PRO-Clean when your main objective is to check cleaned surfaces for protein residue and you want a straightforward visual result without investing in an instrument.
Consider ATP testing when your sanitation program requires numerical cleaning-verification results, defined test locations, historical trends or electronic reporting. ATP testing requires a compatible luminometer and test swabs.
Explore our ATP testing and sanitation verification products or view the Hygiena UltraSnap surface ATP swabs.
PRO-Clean is a general protein residue screening test, not an allergen-specific assay. It does not identify individual allergens or replace required allergen, microbiological or pathogen testing.
Other reducing substances and certain sanitizers can interfere with results. For best performance, collect samples after detergent cleaning and rinsing, but before final disinfection where your procedure permits. Follow Hygiena's instructions and your facility's sanitation program.
Cambridge Environmental Products Inc. is a Canadian-owned supplier of laboratory equipment and scientific testing supplies, serving Canadian customers since 1993.
We help food processors, breweries, dairy facilities and QA/QC teams compare sanitation testing methods and select equipment and consumables suited to their applications.
Not sure whether protein testing, ATP testing or allergen-specific testing is right for your facility? Contact our team. We can help you understand the differences and choose a practical solution before ordering.
PRO-Clean detects general protein residue on cleaned surfaces. It is used to help verify cleaning effectiveness in food processing and sanitation programs.
Each PRO-100 pack contains 100 single-use surface protein residue tests.
No. PRO-Clean is a visual test and does not require an instrument.
Positive colour changes may appear within 1 minute. The specified detection sensitivity improves over the 10-minute test period. Follow the full manufacturer's procedure for result interpretation.
No. PRO-Clean detects general protein residue. It can support allergen-control cleaning programs, but allergen-specific methods are required when verification of a particular allergen is necessary.
Yes. PRO-Clean is designed for cleaned surfaces and can be used on appropriate food processing equipment, tools and food-contact surfaces according to a facility's sampling procedure.
A purple colour change indicates residual contamination and a failed cleaning check. Follow your sanitation procedure for recleaning and retesting.
Store at 2 to 25 degrees C and do not use beyond the expiration date shown on the product packaging.
Every food production facility has different sanitation verification requirements. Whether you are checking for protein residue, measuring ATP levels, or verifying the removal of a specific allergen, choosing the right test depends on what you need to detect and how you plan to use the results.
Here is a quick guide to help you compare your options:
Looking for ATP testing equipment or swabs? Explore our ATP Testing & Sanitation Verification collection, including Hygiena UltraSnap Surface ATP Swabs.
Not sure where to start? Cambridge Environmental has been helping Canadian laboratories and quality control teams source scientific testing equipment and supplies since 1993.
Tell us what you are testing, how often you need to test, and whether you require visual results or digital reporting. We can help you compare the available options and select a practical solution for your facility.
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