09.27.21
3M's Scotch-Brite Brand and Phylagen, a San Francisco-based biotech company, says they are bringing science-based data to home cleaning with the introduction of a consumer-level home cleaning efficacy test called Scotch-Brite Clean Scan.
3M says the technology, which was previously only available in commercial settings, checks for microbial levels in the common areas of the home like kitchen and bathroom, providing “lab-analyzed and personalized reports to help people better understand the cleanliness of their homes.
Clean Scan provides a view of what is on the surfaces in home and confirms we're cleaning effectively to remove harmful bacteria and viruses like the flu from the homes.
According to Scotch-Brite and Phylagen data from a analysis for 100 consumer homes, one third of the homes tested had indicators of human fecal matter in the kitchen or bathroom. Of the homes with human fecal matter, 9% found it only in their kitchens, not their bathrooms, before cleaning. Approximately 50% of households still had human fecal matter present after cleaning, said 3M.
A bit of good news from that analysis? Homes with children under five years old are no dirtier than those without children.
By sampling bathroom and kitchen surfaces with Scotch-Brite Clean Scan swabs before and after cleaning, users will receive indicators about the cleanliness of their home and the effectiveness of their cleaning routine. The Clean Scan lab will analyze the swab samples to measure the presence and levels of several microbes. Customers will receive their results within three days after the lab receives the kit.
Scotch-Brite Clean Scan tests for select microbial levels such as total bacterial quantity, Aspergillus quantity, listeria (foodborne pathogen), Dermatophytic fungi, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and more.
For this pilot launch, a limited quantity is available now on Amazon for $249.
"The Scotch-Brite brand has a long history of innovative cleaning tools that help consumers power through messes to get the job done, and we are excited to offer this new solution to test cleaning effectiveness," said Beth Edinger, president, 3M home care division. "Collaborating with Phylagen accelerates our ability to help consumers keep their homes clean and healthy with science-based solutions."
3M says the technology, which was previously only available in commercial settings, checks for microbial levels in the common areas of the home like kitchen and bathroom, providing “lab-analyzed and personalized reports to help people better understand the cleanliness of their homes.
Clean Scan provides a view of what is on the surfaces in home and confirms we're cleaning effectively to remove harmful bacteria and viruses like the flu from the homes.
According to Scotch-Brite and Phylagen data from a analysis for 100 consumer homes, one third of the homes tested had indicators of human fecal matter in the kitchen or bathroom. Of the homes with human fecal matter, 9% found it only in their kitchens, not their bathrooms, before cleaning. Approximately 50% of households still had human fecal matter present after cleaning, said 3M.
A bit of good news from that analysis? Homes with children under five years old are no dirtier than those without children.
By sampling bathroom and kitchen surfaces with Scotch-Brite Clean Scan swabs before and after cleaning, users will receive indicators about the cleanliness of their home and the effectiveness of their cleaning routine. The Clean Scan lab will analyze the swab samples to measure the presence and levels of several microbes. Customers will receive their results within three days after the lab receives the kit.
Scotch-Brite Clean Scan tests for select microbial levels such as total bacterial quantity, Aspergillus quantity, listeria (foodborne pathogen), Dermatophytic fungi, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and more.
For this pilot launch, a limited quantity is available now on Amazon for $249.
"The Scotch-Brite brand has a long history of innovative cleaning tools that help consumers power through messes to get the job done, and we are excited to offer this new solution to test cleaning effectiveness," said Beth Edinger, president, 3M home care division. "Collaborating with Phylagen accelerates our ability to help consumers keep their homes clean and healthy with science-based solutions."