Texwipe TX7057 BetaMop Stainless Steel 8 gallon Bucket (BUCKET ONLY)

Description
Technical Vault

Texwipe TX7057 BetaMop® Seamless Stainless Steel Round Bucket — 8 Gallon (30 L), Bucket Only (No Casters)

TX7057 is a seamless 304 stainless steel round bucket used to support controlled-environment wet cleaning where solution control, residue management, and repeatable handling matter. It is commonly staged as part of a two-bucket cleaning method (apply / remove) or as a single-bucket method in lower-risk zones, and it is intended for use with cleaning agents and disinfectants in cleanroom environments.

For over 35 years, SOS and Texwipe have been close partners, and SOSCleanroom is the authorized Master Distributor of ITW Texwipe for the United States market. That relationship matters when you are standardizing critical-environment mopping systems: it supports continuity of supply, stable product lineage, and fast access to the manufacturer documentation your QA/QC team expects.

Published configuration (TX7057)

Bucket type: Seamless stainless steel round bucket (bucket only)
Capacity: 8 gallon (30 liter)
Material: 100% 304 stainless steel
Casters: No casters (TX7057 is the non-caster bucket)
Interior markings: Interior volume marks for more accurate solution dilution
Dimensions: 12.25" (31.1 cm) height / 14" (35 cm) inside diameter / 14.75" (37.4 cm) outside diameter
Compatibility: Compatible with all cleanroom string mops and most wringers
Autoclave: Autoclave safe (stainless steel bucket hardware)
Packaging: 1 bucket per case
Weight (ship): 10.00 lbs
Availability: 3 - 4 Weeks

Seamless design reduces contamination traps — but process still drives outcomes

A seamless stainless bucket helps reduce crevices where residues and soils can lodge, and it supports repeatable cleaning between uses. Treat the bucket as a contamination-controlled tool: dedicate it to defined chemistries, control where it is staged, and prevent cross-contact between “dirty” and “clean” items.

Practical cleanroom use guidance (technicians and engineers)

Dedicated-chemistry discipline: Label and dedicate the bucket to a defined disinfectant/cleaner family (or validated rotation). Cross-chemistry residue is a common root cause of film, streaking, and efficacy drift.
Dilution control: Use the interior volume marks for repeatable dilution. Mix slowly to minimize foaming and aerosol generation; avoid building solution by “eyeballing” fill levels.
Two-bucket execution: If your SOP uses a two-bucket method, keep the “clean” and “dirty” roles physically separated and prevent wringer splash-back into the clean solution.
Rim and handle control: The rim is a high-touch contamination pathway. Avoid grabbing the rim with wet/solvent-wet gloves; use consistent handling points and keep the exterior wiped down per SOP.
Wringing technique: Pair with an appropriate wringer and express mop heads slowly. Aggressive wringing increases splash, droplet aerosol, and re-deposition risk near critical surfaces.
End-of-task closeout: Drain, wash, rinse (if applicable), and dry fully. Dried residues inside the bucket and on the rim are a primary driver of next-shift cross-contamination.

Compatibility and wipe-down notes

Cleaning agents and disinfectants: Intended for use with cleaning agents, disinfectants, and other solutions in cleanroom environments. Validate chemistry contact times and residue acceptance under your site SOP.
Stainless durability: Stainless steel construction provides durability and resistance to common cleaning agents; avoid incompatible chemistries per your EHS/SOP controls.
Autoclave practice: Autoclave safe hardware does not replace process validation. Confirm cycle parameters, dry time, hot-transfer controls, and reintroduction practices before standardizing.
DI water / aqueous wipe-down: Not published as a numeric compatibility specification. If your program requires aqueous wipe-down or rinse steps, qualify the practice under your conditions (residue, spotting, corrosion controls).

Build-out table (common BetaMop® bucket station components)

Use this table to standardize a bucket/wringer station with consistent parts, spares, and documentation.

Component	Example SKU	Use-case relevance
Seamless stainless round bucket (no casters)	TX7057	Fixed bucket placement; controlled staging for solution make-up and mop loading
Wringer for round buckets	TX7041	Controlled expression to reduce drip, splash, and over-wet application
Bucket cart/trolley	TX7046	Transport control; helps keep buckets in place and capture spills (when used)
String mop head refills (polyester or microdenier)	TX716R / TX7070	Solution pickup and soil removal; selection impacts streaking, capture, and drag-out

Operational control checklist (process-focused)

Control point	What goes wrong	How teams prevent it
Solution identity	Wrong chemistry, wrong concentration, residue mixing	Dedicated buckets, clear labels, measured dilution using fill marks, defined change-out intervals
Rim/handle contact	Transfer from gloves, garments, carts, thresholds	Controlled staging area, wipe-down before entry, consistent handling points
Wringing and splash	Droplet aerosol, floor spotting, re-deposition	Slow expression, proper fill level, wringer alignment, controlled motion near critical zones
End-of-shift cleaning	Dried residue film, odor, next-shift carryover	Drain, wash, rinse (if applicable), dry fully; inspect rim and interior under good lighting

Common failure modes

Residue film / drag-out: Caused by dried chemistry on bucket walls, rim, or wringer interface. Prevent with full dry-out and routine residue checks.
Cross-contamination between solutions: Occurs when buckets are reused across disinfectant families without validated cleanout. Prevent with dedicated buckets and documented changeover steps.
Splash and spot defects: Driven by overfill, aggressive wringing, or fast motion. Prevent with fill-level control, slow expression, and controlled movement.
Particulate reintroduction: Triggered by staging the bucket on uncontrolled surfaces or rolling through dirty thresholds (if paired with mobile systems). Prevent with controlled staging and transfer discipline.

Storage and handling best practices

Keep the bucket clean and dry between uses; store inverted where permitted to avoid pooled liquid and spotting.
Do not nest with abrasive tools or metal edges that can scuff surfaces and create cleaning challenges.
Maintain a defined inspection routine (rim, interior, markings visibility) as part of your cleaning station PM.
Use a dedicated staging location to prevent accidental contact with walls, door frames, and non-controlled carts.

Documentation

SOS-hosted Texwipe BetaMop® Technical Data Sheet (BetaMop TDS _ALL 2014): Click Here

Texwipe manufacturer page (TX7057): Click Here

Texwipe BetaMop™ Series Technical Data Sheet (TEX-LIT-TDS-002-11/21): Click Here

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The Technical Vault Cleanroom Wet-Cleaning Process Control (Applied Use Case: Texwipe™ TX7057 BetaMop™ Stainless Steel 8-Gallon Bucket — Bucket Only)

Purpose & Scope

The TX7057 is an 8-gallon stainless steel bucket used for cleanroom wet-cleaning workflows. Compared to caster-equipped buckets, a non-caster bucket typically supports fixed-location cleaning and reduced cross-zone travel—which can be a meaningful contamination-control advantage when zoning is strict. This Technical Vault entry focuses on solution integrity, bucket hygiene, and operator controls that keep wet-cleaning repeatable in ISO-classified and USP-regulated environments.

Visual Aids (Technique, Zoning, Lifecycle)

Use this graphic to reinforce zone discipline and tool lifecycle control. Buckets are part of the same contamination-control system as mop heads and covers.

Cleanroom mopping technique, zoning control, and mop tool lifecycle diagram

Implementation note: Non-caster buckets reduce wheel-transfer pathways, but still require strict solution change-out and bucket cleaning controls.

What You Gain by Removing Casters (Less Travel, Less Transfer)

Wheels are continuous floor-contact points. When a bucket has no casters, the default behavior becomes localized use—and that can improve zone control if your program is designed around fixed-location staging (bucket stays in the room/zone and is not rolled across boundaries). The tradeoff is ergonomics: define how the bucket is carried and staged so it doesn’t become a contact hazard.

Reduced cross-zone pathway: fewer unintended bucket movements.
Cleaner thresholds: no wheel housing carrying residues across door tracks.
More deliberate staging: encourages “bucket belongs to this room” discipline.

Solution Integrity (The Bucket Is the Reservoir)

Many cleaning deviations trace back to one simple problem: the reservoir solution becomes loaded with soils and is then redistributed. A strong SOP defines objective change-out rules based on area covered, time, and zone boundaries. “Change when it looks dirty” is not a control in a cleanroom.

Change by room/zone: do not share solution between rooms unless SOP explicitly allows it.
Change by phase: entry/perimeter cleaning should not share the same reservoir as critical field cleaning.
Time/area caps: define maximum batch life even if solution appears clear.

Bucket Placement & “Dirty Touch Points” (Rim Control)

Buckets are frequently touched on the rim, then operators touch mop handles, fresh wipes, or door hardware. Treat the bucket rim as a controlled touch point and define where the bucket may be staged to reduce accidental contact.

Define staging: keep the bucket in a consistent location to reduce floor-contact and bump risks.
Rim-touch training: avoid unnecessary rim contact; manage gloves if rim contact occurs.
Avoid splash zones: stage away from critical surfaces and traffic paths.

Stainless Steel Bucket Control Points

Film risk: some chemistries leave thin films on stainless—define rinse/wipe steps if required by your SOP.
Residue set: dried chemistry on interior walls can seed the next batch and alter wetting behavior.
Seams/hardware: include welds, handles, and attachment points in inspection and cleaning steps.
Dry storage: store dry to reduce residue set and microbial risk.

Bucket Cleaning & Storage Workflow (Non-Caster)

Drain promptly: do not allow used solution to sit or dry.
Rinse and wipe: interior walls, base, and rim.
Inspect contact points: handles, welds, and any hardware that traps residues.
Dry completely: before storage or refilling.
Protected storage: store inverted or covered in a designated clean area (per SOP).

Things That Cause Deviations (Even When Chemistry Is Correct)

“Old bucket” effect: dried films in stainless can cause haze even with fresh disinfectant.
First-load variability: the first mop loading after mixing is often wetter—normalize before starting lanes.
False escalation: swap to a cleaned bucket and fresh solution before changing disinfectants.

SOP & Audit Readiness Checklist (Bucket-Only, No Casters)

Define objective solution change-out rules (room/area/time/phase).
Define bucket cleaning steps (interior, rim, hardware) and dry storage requirements.
Define staging location to reduce bumps/splashes and control rim-touch behavior.
Define transport/carry method if bucket is moved between areas.
Include bucket/solution condition in investigations of streaking, haze, or redeposition.

Disclaimer: This Technical Vault content is provided for educational purposes only. Manufacturer instructions, facility SOPs, disinfectant label directions, and site-specific risk assessments must always take precedence. Cleaning programs in controlled environments should be validated or qualified per your quality system.