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TX7114M Mini AlphaMop Microdenier Cleanroom Replacement Mop Covers (Refills)

Texwipe TX7114M Mini AlphaMop Microdenier Cleanroom Replacement Mop Covers (Refills)

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SKU:
TX7114M
Availability:
7 - 10 Business Days
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Quantity Option (Case):
150 Mop Covers and 6 Foam Pads Per Case (6 Bags of 25 Mop Covers)
Type:
Dry Mop
Texwipe TX7114M Mini AlphaMop™ Microdenier Cleanroom Replacement Mop Covers (Refills) — Non-Sterile, Case Pack
TX7114M is a microdenier polyester replacement mop cover set designed for the Mini AlphaMop™ / Isolator Cleaning Tool system used in isolators, glove boxes, biosafety cabinets, laminar flow hoods, and other small, hard-to-reach controlled-environment surfaces. The microdenier construction is engineered to capture and hold fine contamination while supporting wet cleaning with disinfectants — including quat-based cleaners — when used with disciplined wipe technique and change-out control.

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 tools: it supports continuity of supply, stable product lineage, and fast access to the manufacturer documentation your QA/QC team expects.
Published configuration (TX7114M)
  • SKU: TX7114M
  • Product type: Dry mop cover (replacement covers for Mini AlphaMop™ / Isolator Cleaning Tool)
  • Material (cover): Microdenier 100% polyester (not a blend)
  • Sterile / non-sterile: Non-sterile
  • Compatibility (as published): Engineered for quat-based cleaners; also referenced for use with IPA and other solutions in manufacturer literature
  • System fit (as published): Replacement covers for TX7101 and TX7104 tool systems
  • Case quantity option: 150 mop covers and 6 foam pads per case (6 bags of 25 mop covers)
  • Packaging (manufacturer-published): Inner bags: 25 mop covers and 1 pad/bag; outer: 6 bags/case; total 150 mop covers and 6 polyester pads/case
  • Product dimensions: Not published on this SOS listing (qualify to your tool head and SOP)
  • SOS listing weight: 4.20 lbs (case)
  • Availability (SOS listing): 7 - 10 business days
Low particle and fiber generation — and the reality check
This mop cover is designed for critical cleaning with low contamination contribution and strong capture of fine residues. Even so, no textile is truly particle-free. Treat mop covers like contamination-controlled components: introduce them correctly (bag discipline), control wetting to prevent dripping, and change them before they become a mobile contamination source.
Practical cleanroom use guidance (technicians and engineers)
  • Bag-in discipline: Stage the case outside the room, wipe down the outer carton per your SOP, then introduce only the required inner packaging. Open inner bags only at the point of use.
  • Pre-wet control (avoid drip events): Wet the cover to the point of uniform dampness — not saturation. Excess solution at the leading edge is a common driver of streaking, residue film, and pooling at corners.
  • Wipe pattern: Use overlapping, unidirectional passes (e.g., top-to-bottom or back-to-front), then rotate the mop head to a clean face before returning over the same path. Avoid scrubbing in tight circles unless the surface tolerance and residue type require it.
  • Edge and corner technique: Slow down at corners and gasket lines. Use light pressure and short strokes to avoid “solution squeeze-out” that can drive residues into crevices.
  • Change-out logic: Replace covers early and often. The moment a cover starts to drag, leave streaks, or show visible loading, it is no longer doing controlled cleaning — it is redistributing contamination.
  • Glove control: Handle covers with clean, dry gloves. Wet gloves transfer disinfectant chemistry to packaging surfaces and can create uncontrolled residues on the next change-out.
Compatibility and wipe-down notes
  • Quat disinfectants: This microdenier cover is engineered for quat-based cleaners (helpful for routine disinfecting cycles where quat film control and coverage consistency matter).
  • IPA and solvent use: Manufacturer literature references use with IPA and other cleaning solutions; qualify the complete process (solution + contact time + surface + dry time) under your facility SOP before standardizing.
  • Residue management: Quats can leave films if over-applied or not removed per your SOP. Control solution volume, use appropriate overlap, and consider a final pass per your validated cleaning sequence if your program requires it.
  • Surface sensitivity: On optics, polished metals, and coated plastics, avoid dry dragging. Any textile can contribute micro-marring risk if used dry on sensitive surfaces; keep the cover properly wetted and pressure-controlled.
Packaging and system fit (planning table)
Item Published value Why it matters in critical environments
Inner pack 25 mop covers and 1 pad per bag Supports controlled introduction and predictable change-outs per shift/campaign.
Case pack 6 bags per case (total 150 covers and 6 pads per case) Simplifies replenishment math and reduces “partial case” handling in the gowning flow.
Compatible systems Replacement covers for TX7101 and TX7104 Prevents field improvisation (wrong head size, loose fit, bypass wiping at edges).
Typical use areas Isolators, glove boxes, biosafety cabinets, laminar flow hoods, workbenches Targets the “small surface” problem where hand wipes are inconsistent and re-contact risk is high.
Typical performance characteristics 
These are published as typical analyses (not specifications) to support qualification planning and contamination-risk reviews.
Property Typical value Test method (as published)
Sorptive capacity 350 mL/m2 TM20 (referenced with IEST-RP-CC004.3 context)
Sorptive rate 0.3 seconds TM20 (referenced with IEST-RP-CC004.3 context)
Typical contamination characteristics 
These are published as typical analyses (not specifications). Use them to compare risk levels and to plan validation/qualification sampling where required.
Property Typical value Test method (as published)
LPC (≥ 0.5 µm) 19 x 106 particles/m2 TM22
Particles (0.5–5.0 µm) 10.9 x 106 particles/m2 TM22 (referenced with ASTM E2090-00 context)
Particles (5.0–100 µm) 320,000 particles/m2 TM22 (referenced with ASTM E2090-00 context)
Fibers (> 100 µm) 1,200 fibers/m2 TM22 (referenced with ASTM E2090-00 context)
Nonvolatile residue (IPA extractant) 0.09 g/m2 TM1
Nonvolatile residue (DIW extractant) 0.02 g/m2 TM1
Sodium 0.4 ppm TM18
Potassium 0.06 ppm TM18
Chloride 0.05 ppm TM18
Common failure modes 
  • Streaking / film: Most often from over-wetting, uneven overlap, or allowing quat chemistry to dry as a visible residue. Control wetting level and maintain consistent pass overlap; follow your validated final-pass sequence if required.
  • Cross-contamination: Reusing a loaded cover across zones (e.g., from “dirty” perimeter surfaces to critical interior surfaces) transfers residues and particles. Use zone-based change-out rules and color/step segregation per SOP.
  • Particle mobilization from poor technique: Aggressive scrubbing or rapid direction changes can re-aerosolize loosened contamination. Use controlled, unidirectional strokes and rotate to a clean face.
  • Snagging on sharp features: Threaded fasteners, burrs, or sharp rack edges can snag any textile and generate debris. Deburr hardware where permitted and keep pressure light on edges.
  • Residue carryover from wet gloves: Handling covers with solvent-wet gloves can leave uncontrolled chemistry on the cover and packaging. Standardize “dry-glove” handling for consumable change-out.
Storage and handling best practices
  • Keep mop covers in original packaging until introduction into the controlled area; do not stage opened bags on common benches.
  • Store in a clean, dry cabinet to prevent humidity-driven packaging softening and unintended contamination deposition.
  • Segregate covers from tools, clips, and metal parts that can puncture bags and create uncontrolled introductions.
  • Use first-in/first-out (FIFO) and keep a case-level lot record consistent with your cleaning program traceability requirements.
Documentation 
SOS-hosted Texwipe technical datasheet (TX7114M / TX7118M Microdenier Mop Covers, Effective: December 2012): Click Here
Texwipe manufacturer page (TX7114M): Click Here
Texwipe Mini AlphaMop™ Technical Data Sheet (US-TDS-068 Rev.11/21): Click Here
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The Technical Vault Detail-Zone Microdenier Mopping Control (Applied Use Case: Texwipe™ TX7114M Mini AlphaMop® Microdenier Replacement Mop Covers — Refills)

Purpose & Scope

The TX7114M are microdenier replacement mop covers for the Mini AlphaMop® platform. Microdenier fabrics are often selected for high-contact detail work where controlled pickup of fine residues and films is critical. In practice, microdenier media is extremely effective—but also more sensitive to overloading, drag, and re-contact errors. This Technical Vault entry focuses on technique and SOP controls that keep microdenier performance consistent.

Visual Aids (Technique, Zoning, Lifecycle)

Use this graphic to reinforce unidirectional lane technique, zone discipline, and mop cover lifecycle control.

Cleanroom mopping technique (unidirectional vs figure-8), cleanroom zoning map concept, and mop head lifecycle diagram

Implementation note: Microdenier media works best when kept in the “damp-to-wet” control window—avoid dripping saturation.

Why Microdenier Covers Behave Differently

Microdenier fibers provide high surface area and strong fine-particle pickup, which can be beneficial for removing thin residues and films in detail zones. The same high surface interaction can also increase drag if over-wet or over-loaded. In confined spaces, drag translates into operator compensation (extra pressure, backtracking), which increases the risk of re-deposition.

  • High pickup efficiency: useful for fine residues and film removal.
  • Sensitive to over-wetting: excess solution increases streaking and drag.
  • Technique matters more: short strokes + frequent repositioning require strict “no re-contact” discipline.

Loading Control (The “Damp-to-Wet” Window)

Microdenier covers commonly perform best when they are evenly damp-to-wet—not dripping. Over-saturation increases streaking and can reduce pickup by floating residues rather than capturing them. Under-wetting can create high friction and lead to aggressive scrubbing.

  • Even wetting: avoid localized wet spots that “print” into the lane.
  • Control drip: if the cover drips, it is generally too wet for controlled detail-zone lane work.
  • Normalize the first pass: the first contact can be wetter—plan a controlled “start lane” before critical surfaces if SOP allows.

Technique: Microdenier Covers in Confined Spaces

  • Unidirectional strokes: short, controlled lanes; avoid figure-8 in critical zones unless SOP specifies.
  • No backtracking: do not drag a used cover back across cleaned surfaces to “touch up.”
  • Light, consistent pressure: microdenier pickup is driven by surface contact, not force.
  • Change early: microdenier covers can load quickly in high-residue areas—change before streaking begins.

Change-Out Discipline (When to Replace the Cover)

Because microdenier can capture fine residues efficiently, it can also become a redeposition risk once loaded. Strong programs set objective change-out triggers rather than relying on “it still looks okay.”

  • Replace by performance trigger: onset of streaking/haze or reduced pickup response.
  • Replace by zone boundary: do not carry a used cover into a cleaner zone.
  • Replace by task stage: perimeter/entry zones should not share media with critical interiors.

Residue Control: Avoid “Film-Over-Film” Errors

Microdenier media can make residue issues more visible because it changes surface appearance quickly. If a film is observed, troubleshoot in this order: fresh cover → fresh solution → clean tool surfaces before assuming the disinfectant is “wrong.” Many apparent “chemistry failures” are actually loaded media or inconsistent wetting.

SOP & Audit Readiness Checklist (Microdenier Mop Covers)

  • Define loading method (damp-to-wet target; avoid dripping saturation unless SOP requires).
  • Define unidirectional lane technique and overlap expectations for the work area.
  • Define objective change-out triggers (performance + zone boundaries + task stages).
  • Define storage/transport controls for clean covers and used cover disposal steps.
  • Include “loaded cover” as a root-cause category for streaking/haze investigations.

Disclaimer: This Technical Vault content is provided for educational purposes only. Manufacturer instructions, facility SOPs, and site-specific risk assessments must always take precedence. Cleaning and disinfection outcomes depend on the complete system (cover + head + handle + solution + technique + handling) and should be validated/qualified per your quality system.

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