Keyboard and keypad cleaning sounds simple until it becomes a contamination pathway. Key gaps trap particulate and film, solvents pool in recesses, and aggressive wiping can push soils deeper or leave residue lines that show up later as sticky keys, intermittent contact, or cosmetic defects. In controlled environments, those “small” failures consume time because they trigger repeat cleaning, reinspection, and sometimes component swaps.

Texwipe’s TX706A CleanFoam® Keyboard Swab is built for that geometry: a flexible, elongated closed-cell foam head on a compact polypropylene handle. It is a practical tool when the requirement is controlled scrubbing and controlled solvent delivery around key edges, in slots, and along intersecting surfaces without relying on adhesive-bonded constructions. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Nothing is truly lint free in every condition; low-linting outcomes depend on technique and surface condition, including edge sharpness, solvent load, contact pressure, and stroke discipline.

TX706A is used for precision cleaning tasks where a closed-cell foam head can scrub and lift soils while maintaining a controlled solvent footprint. Common uses include cleaning keyboards and keypads, scrubbing recessed areas, cleaning intersecting surfaces and joints, removing excess materials and debris, and working with compatible solutions and solvents during assembly and maintenance. It is also used for picking up fine powders when technique is controlled and the swab is not overloaded. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Industries commonly aligned to this swab family include microelectronics, semiconductor, optics, medical device, pharmaceuticals, and biologics work where surface cleanliness and residue control support yield and reliability. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

• Closed-cell foam for controlled scrubbing: 100 ppi polyurethane CleanFoam® provides durability and controlled contact when working around edges and recesses. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Bond-line risk control: Complete thermal bond construction eliminates adhesive at the head-to-handle interface, removing a common hidden residue variable in solvent-wet cleaning. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Packaging controls for critical environments: Packaged in silicone-free and amide-free bags to support contamination control discipline in sensitive processes. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Handle control and chemical resistance: 100% virgin polypropylene handle is designed to avoid introducing additional contaminants while supporting chemical resistance in common cleaning workflows. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Traceability and program stability: Lot coded for traceability and quality control; consistent sourcing through SOSCleanroom supports method stability after you qualify a process. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Food-area acceptance where applicable: The non-sterile CleanFoam® cleanroom swab line is listed as NSF certified for use as a cleaning swab (P1) in and around food processing areas, with the manufacturer’s stated use limitations. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Head: 100 ppi polyurethane CleanFoam® (closed-cell) on a flexible head paddle. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Bond: thermal head bond (no adhesive at the bond). :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Handle: 100% virgin polypropylene; light-green handle color. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Operational traceability cue: the manufacturer describes trademarked light-green handles with “TEXWIPE” embossed on the handle as a practical identification feature that supports segregation and line-side verification when multiple swab types are staged at one bench. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

TX706A’s 10.9 mm head width and 27.0 mm head length are sized to clean between keys and along edges without turning the swab into a broad wipe. The compact 54.0 mm handle length improves fingertip control and helps prevent glove knuckles from contacting the surface you are trying to protect. The flexible paddle matters operationally: it helps maintain contact across uneven key profiles and around lips, but it also requires controlled pressure to avoid smearing residues into corners.

Attribute	TX706A
Head material	100 ppi CleanFoam® polyurethane foam
Head width	10.9 mm (0.429")
Head thickness	8.5 mm (0.335")
Head length	27.0 mm (1.063")
Handle material	Polypropylene
Handle width	6.3 mm (0.248")
Handle thickness	6.3 mm (0.248")
Handle length	54.0 mm (2.126")
Total swab length	81.0 mm (3.189")
Head bond	Thermal
Handle color	Light green
Design notes	Flexible head paddle; rounded, compact handle

Temperature note: this series is described as appropriate for use with temperatures less than 350°F. Autoclave compatibility is described for dry heat and steam (validate to your process and packaging constraints). :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

The data below are reported as values from laboratory testing and are not specification limits. In practical terms, treat them as background-setting information: they help you understand what the swab can contribute to your surface when you are cleaning with solvents or solutions, and they support investigation logic when a residue or corrosion concern arises. The manufacturer references TM2 as the test method for swabs and notes the method is available upon request. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

Ion	TX706A
Calcium	0.16
Chloride	0.62
Fluoride	0.18
Magnesium	0.04
Nitrate	0.04
Phosphate	0.38
Potassium	0.12
Sodium	0.12
Sulfate	0.18

Extractant	TX706A
DIW extractant	0.15
IPA extractant	0.48

• Packaging: 100 swabs per bag; 2 inner bags of 50 swabs; 10 bags per case (1,000 swabs per case). :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
• Packaging controls: described as packaged in silicone-free and amide-free bags. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
• Sterility status: TX706A is presented as a non-sterile swab; sterile swabs are noted as available upon request in the series documentation. If you need labeled sterility at point of use, select a sterile configuration and keep it segregated in receiving, staging, and line-side storage. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
• Traceability: lot coded for traceability and quality control. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
• Handle identification: trademarked light-green handles with “TEXWIPE” name embossed on the handle are described as a product feature; operationally, this supports quick verification and segregation when multiple swab families are in the same kit. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

TX706A is a controlled-scrub foam tool. The goal is to lift and capture contamination and carry it out of the gap without flooding the geometry or smearing dissolved soils into corners. If the process is inspection-driven, treat “clean” as an endpoint you can repeat, not a feeling you get after extra rubbing.

• “Damp” solvent technique: dispense a controlled amount of solvent (IPA is common where validated) onto the foam head. Damp means the foam darkens and wicks but does not drip when held tip-down. Avoid flooding between keys; pooled solvent tends to dry into tide marks and can carry dissolved soils deeper into the gap.
• Stroke count logic: use single-direction strokes with overlap. Work one key edge or gap at a time. A practical rhythm is 3–5 short strokes, then rotate to a fresh face. Stop and discard when you see drag lines, visible loading, or when the head starts leaving a film.
• Geometry control: keep gloves and sleeves out of the work zone. Use the compact handle to maintain angle and to prevent knuckle contact on adjacent clean surfaces. In channels or slots, pull contamination out toward the opening rather than pushing it deeper.
• Pressure guidance: apply enough pressure to maintain contact without collapsing the foam into a hard scrub. Too much pressure increases smear risk and can drive particles into corners. If soils do not release, reassess chemistry, dwell time, and whether a staged wipe plus swab sequence is more appropriate.
• Solvent compatibility: validate solvent compatibility with the keypad material, coatings, labels, and adhesives. Even common solvents can stress plastics and printed legends. The swab is the mechanical tool; compatibility is a system property.
• Handling discipline: open the bag only as long as needed. Stage swabs so the foam head never contacts the outer bag edge. Do not re-dip into a shared solvent container. If re-wetting is required, use controlled dispense or single-use aliquots to avoid cross-contamination.
• Disposal and documentation cues: discard after the defined step; do not “save” a damp swab. If the cleaning step is investigation- or QA-relevant, capture swab lot, solvent lot, and operator/shift in the log to support defensible root-cause work.

• Over-wetting: flooding gaps and seams moves dissolved soils instead of removing them and can dry into residue lines. Control solvent volume and use damp contact.
• Working past the stop condition: once the foam face loads, you start redepositing. Replace early rather than increasing pressure.
• Smearing across “clean” areas: a wet, loaded head dragged across adjacent surfaces leaves a film. Work from the most sensitive surfaces outward, and keep a defined “dirty zone” sequence.
• Uncontrolled substitution: similar-looking foam swabs may have different bonding methods, packaging controls, and residue background. Keep the qualified part number stable.

The closest alternatives are closed-cell foam cleanroom swabs with paddle-style heads intended for detail cleaning and solvent work. When comparing, focus on bond method (thermal vs adhesive), published cleanliness data availability (ions and NVR), packaging controls (silicone/amide statements), and traceability posture (lot coding and documentation support).

• Contec CONSTIX closed-cell foam swabs (selected paddle/flexible-tip models): foam mechanisms can be strong for controlled wiping and particulate pickup. Verify whether a specific model is adhesive-bonded or thermally bonded and compare available residue data and packaging controls against your requirement.
• Puritan foam-tipped cleanroom swabs (closed-cell polyurethane foam models): commonly used for precision cleaning tasks; compare head geometry, bond method, and whether documentation supports your investigation and qualification needs.
• Berkshire foam cleanroom swabs (foam-tip families): evaluate head shape access to your key geometry, published cleanliness metrics, and packaging controls when the process is residue-sensitive.

TX706A is a practical fit when you need controlled, repeatable cleaning around small features and recessed edges. In ISO-classified environments, cleaning and handling discipline should align with the area’s contamination risk model and classification context (ISO 14644-1). In FDA-regulated manufacturing environments, method consistency and traceable consumable control reduce deviations and support investigations when a residue or particulate issue escalates beyond “clean it again.” :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

SOSCleanroom supports long-run program stability through its relationship with ITW Texwipe, with continuity of supply, fast shipping, and documentation-forward support so qualified methods stay stable across replenishment cycles. Keep it credible: qualify the swab in context (surface, solvent, strokes, and inspection endpoint), then lock the technique into the SOP and train to the stop conditions.