Texwipe TX7065 BetaMop Stainless Steel 8 gallon Bucket with Casters (BUCKET ONLY)

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Texwipe TX7065 BetaMop® Seamless Stainless Steel Round Bucket with Casters — 8 Gallon (30 L), 304 Stainless Steel

TX7065 is an 8-gallon (30 liter) seamless stainless steel round bucket with casters attached for cleanroom floor cleaning, solution staging, and controlled two-bucket workflows. The bucket is manufactured from 100% 304 stainless steel to support durability and resistance to cleaning agents, with interior volume marks to improve solution dilution accuracy and repeatability across shifts.

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 cleaning hardware: it supports continuity of supply, stable product lineage, and fast access to manufacturer documentation and lot-level support your QA/QC team expects.

Published configuration (TX7065)

Capacity: 8 gallon (30 liter)
Construction: 100% 304 stainless steel
Design: Seamless stainless steel round bucket
Casters: Attached
Packaging: 1 bucket per case
Autoclave: Autoclave safe (including buckets with casters)

Why seamless stainless buckets show up in critical environments

Seamless construction is used to reduce areas where soils and residues can build up, making the bucket easier to clean between uses and more consistent for validated cleaning workflows. Interior fill marks support repeatable dilution practices, which matters when you are trying to keep contact time, concentration, and coverage consistent across operators.

Practical cleanroom use guidance (technicians and engineers)

Standardize your workflow: If your site uses a two-bucket method, label buckets (e.g., “Clean” and “Dirty”) and keep roles fixed to reduce cross-contamination risk.
Mixing discipline: Use the interior volume marks for consistent dilution. Document concentration, lot numbers, and made-on time per your CCS/cleaning log expectations.
Traffic control: Treat the bucket like a contamination-controlled tool: keep it out of product exposure zones, isolate it to defined cleaning routes, and avoid rolling through higher-grade areas unless your SOP explicitly allows it.
Operator handling: Do not grab the inside rim with gloves. Handle by exterior surfaces only, and re-glove if you touch floors, drains, or wheel assemblies.
Dry time matters: After wipe-down or disinfection, allow complete dry time before entering higher-control areas to minimize residue transfer and to preserve disinfectant contact time assumptions.

Compatibility and wipe-down notes

Cleaning agents / disinfectants: Intended for use with cleaning agents, disinfectants, and other solutions in cleanroom environments; stainless steel construction supports durability and resistance to cleaning agents.
Autoclave cycles: Autoclave safe, including buckets with casters. If your program autoclaves hardware, qualify your load configuration so wheels/casters are not shielded from exposure.
Wipe-down technique: Wipe exterior first (rim, sidewall, handle areas), then address wheels last to avoid dragging floor contamination onto cleaner surfaces. Keep wipe saturation controlled to prevent pooling at caster mounts.
Residue management: Rinse and dry per SOP after detergent use where applicable; residues on bucket rims and caster hardware are a common source of recontamination in repeated-use tools.

System compatibility (published)

Use this table for fast program mapping when you are standardizing hardware across mop heads, wringers, and bucket stations.

Component	Published compatibility	Operational note
Cleanroom string mops	Compatible with all cleanroom string mops	Standardize head style (polyester vs microdenier) by soil type and surface finish to control streaking and residue.
Wringers	Compatible with most wringers	Confirm fit and splash control with your wringer model during qualification (bucket height and wringer clearance).
Two-bucket workflow	Two bucket cleaning system listed as a published application	Set a defined change-out rule (solution age, turbidity, conductivity, or swab verification) aligned to your CCS.
Caster buckets method	Single bucket cleaning method (BetaMop® Caster Buckets) listed as a published application	Best used where controlled movement matters; manage wheel hygiene to avoid tracking fines and residues.

Annex 1 alignment considerations (EU GMP sterile programs)

Use this as a practical checklist when your site is building or updating a contamination control strategy (CCS) around cleaning and disinfection tools and their movement between areas.

CCS element	What to define for bucket hardware	Why it matters in audits
Risk-based contamination control	Where caster buckets are permitted, route controls, and whether tools are dedicated by grade/room or cleaned between areas.	Auditors expect a documented rationale for tool movement and controls, not informal practice.
Validated cleaning/disinfection	Approved chemistry, concentration, contact time, and a defined cleaning sequence (bucket body then casters).	Supports repeatability and reduces “unknown residue” risk from inconsistent practices.
Material transfer / packaging controls	How buckets are introduced (bag removal, wipe-down steps, staging area) and how wheels are protected during transfer.	Prevents bringing in noncontrolled contamination via packaging, wheels, or handling.
Documentation / traceability	Tool ID, cleaning log linkage, preventive maintenance checks (wheel integrity, fasteners, corrosion inspection).	Makes investigations faster when trends or excursions occur.

Common failure modes

Solution carryover between rooms: Rolling a wet bucket through transitions can spread residues. Prevent with defined routes, drip-control discipline, and dry-time requirements.
Residue buildup at caster hardware: Wheels and mounts are soil traps in real operations. Prevent with an explicit “wheels last” cleaning step and periodic deep-clean inspection.
Incorrect dilution: Over-strong mixes can leave residues; under-strong mixes reduce efficacy. Prevent by using interior fill marks and documenting concentration per SOP.
Cross-contamination from glove handling: Touching rims/inside surfaces with “floor gloves” transfers contamination to solution contact areas. Prevent with glove-change triggers and defined touch points.

Storage and handling best practices

Keep buckets in original packaging until introduction to the controlled area; follow site wipe-down and bag-removal practices.
Store dry and inverted (where permitted) after cleaning to reduce standing-water residue and to support visual inspection.
Inspect routinely for corrosion, dents, or roughened surfaces that can hold residues; remove from service if integrity is compromised.
If buckets are shared across shifts, use a clear tag/status method (cleaned, in use, needs cleaning) to prevent ambiguous state.

Documentation

SOS-hosted Texwipe technical data sheet (BetaMop® TDS — includes TX7065 buckets): Click Here

Texwipe manufacturer page (TX7065): Click Here

Texwipe technical data sheet (BetaMop™ Series, newer revision): Click Here

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Last updated: January 9, 2026

The Technical Vault Cleanroom Wet-Cleaning Process Control (Applied Use Case: Texwipe™ TX7065 BetaMop™ Stainless Steel 8-Gallon Bucket w/ Casters — Bucket Only)

Purpose & Scope

The TX7065 is an 8-gallon stainless steel bucket with casters designed for controlled cleanroom wet-cleaning operations. Compared to larger reservoirs, smaller-capacity buckets inherently support more frequent solution change-out, making them well suited for detail zones, smaller rooms, and staged cleaning workflows. This Technical Vault entry focuses on bucket-driven process controls that directly influence redeposition risk, zone integrity, and audit readiness.

Visual Aids (Technique, Zoning, Lifecycle)

Use this graphic to reinforce zone discipline, tool lifecycle control, and wet-cleaning consistency. Buckets are integral to the contamination-control system.

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

Implementation note: Smaller-volume buckets encourage solution turnover—an effective control when written into SOP.

Why an 8-Gallon Bucket Changes Cleaning Behavior

Bucket size directly influences operator behavior. Smaller volumes reduce the temptation to “stretch” solution usage and make it easier to enforce defined change-out points. In controlled environments, this often leads to more consistent results than relying on visual judgment alone.

Faster turnover: limits soil loading and redeposition.
Task segmentation: supports separate buckets for perimeter vs. critical-field cleaning.
Improved compliance: operators are more likely to follow defined dump/refill steps.

Solution Change-Out Discipline (Where Smaller Buckets Shine)

An 8-gallon bucket pairs well with SOPs that define solution change-out by room, area cleaned, or cleaning phase. This reduces variability and makes wet-cleaning steps easier to defend during audits.

Change by zone: dedicate solution to a specific room or classification.
Change by phase: do not use the same solution for entryways and critical interiors.
Time/area limits: define maximum use windows even if solution “looks clean.”

Casters & Zone Integrity

While smaller buckets are easier to control, caster wheels remain continuous floor-contact points. Zone discipline must include how buckets move—or do not move—between areas.

Dedicate by zone: label buckets clearly and restrict cross-zone travel.
Threshold rules: if crossing is allowed, define wheel wipe-down or staging steps.
Inspect housings: wheel forks and axles frequently trap residues.

Stainless Steel Behavior in Repeated Wet-Cleaning

Cleanable and durable: supports repeated sanitation when residues are removed promptly.
Film formation risk: some chemistries leave invisible residues unless rinsed or wiped.
Seams and welds: should be included in routine inspections.
Dry storage: prevents residue set and unpredictable next-use performance.

Bucket Cleaning & Storage Workflow

Drain promptly: do not allow used solution to sit or dry.
Rinse and wipe: address interior walls, rim, and pour points.
Address casters: clean wheel housings and contact surfaces.
Dry completely: before storage or refilling.
Protected storage: store in a designated clean area.

Subtle Issues That Drive Real-World Deviations

Rim-touch transfer: gloves contacting the bucket rim can contaminate clean tools.
First-load variability: normalize mop loading before starting critical lanes.
False chemistry blame: replace solution and clean the bucket before escalating disinfectant changes.

SOP & Audit Readiness Checklist (8-Gallon Buckets)

Define solution preparation and objective change-out rules.
Define bucket cleaning steps (interior, rim, hardware, casters).
Define zone dedication and movement restrictions.
Define dry, protected storage locations.
Include bucket/solution condition in investigations of streaking 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.