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3M Sponge-Stick SSL100

3M / Neogen Sponge-Stick SSL100

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3M / Neogen Sponge-Stick — SSL100 (Case/100)
Dry sponge-stick for environmental surface testing • 1.5" × 3" biocide-free cellulose sponge • 6" × 11" sample bag included (30 oz / 0.89 L) • Thumb-stop + snap-off handle • Gamma-irradiated • ISO 9001:2008
Available Quantity Option: Case
Case Unit: 100 Sponge-Sticks Per Case
Overview
The 3M Sponge-Stick (SSL100) is engineered for accurate and efficient environmental surface sampling. It is designed to reduce preparation time and minimize handling, and comes pre-packaged with a sterile sample bag to support contamination control in critical environments. The sampling head is a 1.5" × 3" biocide-free cellulose sponge mounted on a rigid stick to help preserve sample integrity by reducing contact with the interior of the bag.
Designed for hard-to-reach areas (published)
The thumb-stop and snap-off stick design help reduce cross-contamination risk during collection and make it easier to sample drains, pipes, and behind equipment. The cellulose sponge is described as highly absorbent, retaining the sample without excessive dripping. While SSL100 is dry by design, it can be paired with in-house or pre-mixed enrichment solutions to adapt to your sampling requirements.
Built for traceability and transport
Each unit includes a 3M-printed sample bag with a writable surface to support labeling and traceability. The included 6" × 11" sample bag is listed with a 30 oz / 0.89 L capacity for safe, convenient transportation to the lab.
Decontamination + quality (published)
The sponge-stick is described as gamma-irradiated, made in the USA with globally sourced materials, and ISO 9001:2008 certified for quality control—supporting consistent use in repeatable environmental monitoring programs.
Benefits (published)
  • Stick-mounted sponge design allows access to hard-to-reach areas without directly handling the sponge.
  • Stick-mounted sponge design provides the ability to easily snap off the sponge from the handle after swabbing.
  • Simplified packaging minimizes handling and preparation and reduces waste.
  • Completely dry sponge meets requirements for use in dry-only environments.
  • 6" × 11" sample bag with a 30 oz / 0.89 L capacity included for safe, convenient transportation to lab.
Documents (published)
  • Sponge-Stick — Product Instructions
Recommended industry / test type (published)
Recommended industry: Beverage & Bottled Water, Dairy, Food Services & Catering, Fruits & Vegetables, Meat, Pet Food & Animal Feed, Poultry & Eggs, Prepared & Processed Foods, Seafood, Water Testing
Test type: Environmental Test, Food & Beverage Test
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The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom
Environmental Monitoring Dry-Only Sampling Hard-to-Reach Areas Trend-Defensible Data SSL100
When “dry-only” is the requirement, the sampler has to match the process
Many high-sanitation manufacturing environments run zones where introducing free liquid is restricted (equipment electrics, packaging interfaces, dry ingredient areas). SSL100 is described as a completely dry sponge intended to meet requirements for use in dry-only environments. Practically, that means you can standardize a sponge-stick method without automatically introducing pre-hydration chemistry at the point of use.
Why sponge-sticks improve repeatability in utilities and “harborage” zones
Drains, pipe chases, framework undersides, and equipment perimeters are common harborage zones where swabs can be too small and inconsistent for coverage. SSL100 uses a 1.5" × 3" biocide-free cellulose sponge mounted on a rigid stick with a thumb-stop and snap-off design to reduce uncontrolled touchpoints and improve technician-to-technician consistency during trending.
ISO-first discipline: four controls that make trends defensible
  • Location control: assign fixed sampling-point IDs (equipment ID + exact surface description) to prevent sampling drift.
  • Area control: define a consistent sampled area (templates where feasible) so results remain comparable.
  • Technique control: standardize strokes, pressure, and dwell time; train to a single method.
  • Timing control: sample at consistent operational phases (post-clean, pre-start, mid-run, end-of-run) to avoid apples-to-oranges data.
In dry-only zones, add a fifth control: document any in-house wetting or enrichment step used downstream so investigations remain traceable when trends shift.
Published configuration + audit-ready notes
The listing specifies 100 sponge-sticks per case and includes a 6" × 11" sample bag with 30 oz / 0.89 L capacity for transport. The product is described as gamma-irradiated, made in the USA with globally sourced materials, and ISO 9001:2008 certified. For audit readiness, record sampling-point ID, date/time, operator, and any deviations at collection; then link each point to the associated sanitation SOP step number.
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