Cleanroom swabs are swabs that come in different sizes and are used in the medical field. These swabs are most popular in laboratories and hospitals. One of the main medical professions that would use this type of swab is an obstetrician.
It is imperative that a sterile swab be used when a woman is receiving any type of pelvic examination. This exam is usually done to detect any type of cancer and an incorrect result could be life threatening. It would not be appropriate to use a store bought brand of Q-Tip that is not guaranteed to be sterile. This one small swab can be the difference between life and death for women. If the doctor is using a swab that is not certified as sterile he or she could accidentally introduce bacteria into the patient.
Sterile swabs are lint free swabs that are made from clean processed foam or from polyester. These materials are least likely to become accidentally contaminated. Due to the heads of these swabs being ultra-clean, they will leave behind residue. One of the highest quality swabs sold by Cleanroom Supply Connection is the Criti Clean brand. Criti Clean has built their reputation on producing and providing quality sterile products.
It wouldn’t be a bad idea to order them for personal use, either. Though it’s never recommended to put a cotton swab into your ear, many people do it. People will use a cotton swab to clean out ear wax or to try and dislodge water from the ear canal. This is not good for the ear. If you’re going to use a cotton swab in the ear it should at least be sterile. Making sure you do everything that is healthy for you body is important. We are only given one body in this lifetime and if we let it wear out too early, it does not bode well for a future.