In controlled cleaning, “hard-to-reach” is often not about distance. It is about contact geometry: seams, intersecting planes, recessed features, and channels where a rigid swab face either lifts off the surface or drives the operator into higher pressure and back-and-forth scrubbing. That is when residues smear instead of lifting, and particulate moves from a corner into a line that shows up under final inspection.

TX710A is designed to keep the working end on the surface without forcing pressure. It pairs a large closed-cell polyurethane foam head with a flexible nylon head paddle so the contact patch can “follow” corners and intersecting surfaces while you maintain stroke discipline. The CleanFoam® series is described by the manufacturer as thermal bond constructed to reduce adhesive-related contamination risk; the series data table lists the TX710A head bond as thermal/epoxy, which is why residue-sensitive programs should qualify the swab in the actual solvent-and-surface system instead of relying on assumptions.

Low-linting outcomes are technique-dependent. No swab is truly lint-free; sharp edges, burrs, high pressure, and over-wetting can turn any tool into a shedding or streaking event.

Texwipe TX710A is used for precision cleaning where a foam tip is preferred for solvent handling and particulate pickup, and where the surface geometry benefits from a flexible support paddle. Typical tasks include cleaning recessed areas, seams, joints, and intersecting surfaces; removing excess materials or debris; and handling fine powders in contamination-sensitive work.

TX710A is also positioned by the manufacturer as NSF certified for use as a cleaning swab (P1) in and around food processing areas, with the standard restriction that it must not have direct contact with food or potable water and must be used per the manufacturer’s directions.

• Flexible nylon head paddle supports a stable contact patch in corners, seams, and intersecting planes without “pressure creep.”
• Closed-cell 100 PPI polyurethane foam provides controlled solvent pickup and particulate capture when used with defined wetness and stroke controls.
• Published typical ionic and NVR values help set realistic background expectations for residue-sensitive cleaning and investigations.
• Silicone-free and amide-free bag packaging (series statement) supports processes sensitive to slip additives and silicone transfer.
• Lot coding supports traceability and quality control in investigation-ready programs.
• Trademarked light-green handle with “TEXWIPE” embossed on the handle is a practical line-side identity and segregation cue.

Head: 100 PPI CleanFoam® polyurethane foam (closed cell)

Head support: flexible nylon head paddle

Handle: 100% virgin polypropylene; handle color: light green

Bond line: manufacturer describes complete thermal bond construction; series physical characteristics table lists TX710A head bond as thermal/epoxy

Practical implication: foam is effective, but it can also move a lot of solvent quickly. Treat wetness as a control parameter. Keep the head damp (not dripping), use single-direction strokes where possible, and rotate/discard early to prevent a loaded face from becoming a smearing tool.

The TX710A geometry is built around “controlled flex” rather than maximum reach. The head dimensions and flexible paddle matter most when you are trying to keep contact in a seam or corner without twisting the wrist (which creates edge digging) or increasing pressure (which increases residue streak risk). Use the head width to standardize overlap. Use a defined stroke-count and face-rotation rule so the process does not drift into scrubbing.

Attribute	TX710A
Head material	100 PPI CleanFoam® polyurethane foam (closed cell)
Head width	7.0 mm (0.276")
Head thickness	5.9 mm (0.232")
Head length	20.4 mm (0.803")
Handle material	100% virgin polypropylene
Handle width	4.3 mm (0.169")
Handle thickness	4.3 mm (0.169")
Handle length	92.5 mm (3.642")
Total swab length	113.0 mm (4.45")
Head support	flexible nylon head paddle
Head bond	thermal/epoxy (series table listing)
Handle color	light green
Design notes	flexible nylon head paddle; medium handle

The values below represent published typical analyses and are not per-unit specifications. Use them as a baseline for method development, risk assessment, and troubleshooting. If you validate cleaning (ion chromatography, TOC, HPLC/UV-Vis) or you run film-sensitive work (optics, polished metals, coated parts), qualify the swab with your solvent, surfaces, stroke count, and inspection method so the swab does not become the dominant background signal.

Ion	TX710A (typical)
Calcium	0.14
Chloride	0.43
Fluoride	0.13
Magnesium	0.01
Nitrate	0.17
Phosphate	0.61
Potassium	0.03
Sodium	0.16
Sulfate	0.47

Extractant	TX710A (typical)
DIW extractant	0.17
IPA extractant	0.49

Operator takeaway: foam can make a wetness problem look like a cleaning problem. If you see pooling, streaks, or a drying ring, reduce solvent load, shorten the final stroke length, and rotate/discard earlier. Do not “polish” with a loaded face.

• Packaging (TX710A): 100 swabs/bag (2 inner bags of 50 swabs); 10 bags/case; 1,000 swabs/case
• Bag packaging controls (series statement): silicone-free and amide-free bag packaging
• Sterility: TX710A is non-sterile. If your program requires sterile introduction controls, select a sterile-designated swab and validate the geometry and method impact rather than assuming a direct one-for-one substitute.
• Shelf life (series statement): non-sterile 5 years from date of manufacture; sterile 3 years from date of manufacture
• Traceability cues: lot coded packaging; “TEXWIPE” embossed handle and trademarked light-green handle color support line segregation
• Country of origin (series statement): Non-sterile – Made in The Philippines; Sterile – Made in The Philippines, irradiated in the USA

Treat TX710A as a controlled cleaning tool, not a “mini scrub pad.” Define stroke count, overlap, and discard triggers so operators do not chase residue by reworking a surface with a loaded foam face.

• Control wetness (“damp” technique): Wet the foam, then reduce to damp—not dripping. A practical check is one controlled touch to a blot surface. You want an even wet track, not a bead at the leading edge.
• Single-direction stroke logic: Use straight strokes with overlap where geometry allows. Rotate to a fresh face early (for example, every 2–4 controlled strokes), sooner if visible loading appears.
• Use the flex correctly: Let the nylon paddle maintain face contact on intersecting planes. Avoid rolling the handle; rolling changes pressure distribution and can create residue stripes.
• Pressure guidance: Apply enough pressure to keep contact, then back off slightly. Excess pressure drives residue into corners and increases streak risk at the end of a stroke.
• Solvent compatibility framing: IPA is common. Validate compatibility with surfaces, coatings, inks, and adhesives. If residue does not dissolve, change chemistry/dwell strategy rather than increasing force.
• Handling discipline: Use the inner bags as point-of-use packs. Do not re-dip a used swab into a shared solvent reservoir; decant to a small working vessel and refresh frequently.

• Over-wetting and flooding seams/corners, leading to pooling, streaks, or drying rings.
• Reworking with a loaded foam face, redistributing soil into a film rather than lifting it.
• Wrist roll (twist) during corner work, creating edge digging and pressure stripes.
• Excess pressure that tears foam on sharp edges or pushes residue into corners.
• Cross-contaminating solvent by re-dipping or by using a shared reservoir without decant-and-refresh discipline.

The closest alternatives are cleanroom foam swabs designed for corner-and-channel contact, where selection hinges on foam type and pore structure, head support geometry, bond-line behavior in your solvent, and whether the supplier provides investigation-grade cleanliness and traceability data.

• Contec foam swab classes (cleanroom-grade): Evaluate foam construction, head support rigidity vs. flex, and whether published ionic/NVR baselines and lot coding align with your validation approach.
• Berkshire foam swab classes (critical cleaning): Compare solvent handling (pooling risk), snag resistance near edges, and documentation depth for residue-sensitive work.
• Puritan industrial/cleanroom foam swab classes: Confirm bond mechanism, cleanliness data availability, and packaging controls that support repeatable qualification.

TX710A fits work where geometry-driven contact control is the limiting factor: seams, joints, intersecting planes, recessed areas, and channels where rigid swabs push operators into higher force and uncontrolled scrubbing. It is a practical choice when you want a defined, repeatable technique that is easier to standardize across operators and shifts.

SOSCleanroom’s relationship with ITW Texwipe supports continuity of supply and documentation discipline, which reduces the risk of unplanned substitutions that change wetting behavior and background extractables. That matters in ISO-aligned programs and in regulated environments where documentation expectations often track FDA quality systems and standards-driven methods associated with ASTM and IEST.

Operational support matters, too. Fast shipping and responsive customer service help keep validated work instructions intact by preventing “make-do” material swaps when production schedules tighten.