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Learn More About pH and Sanitizer Testing
Trusted since 1934, Micro Essential Laboratory makes pHydrion and Hydrion testing products used by labs, hospitals and food service teams around the world, including pH papers, pH strips, sanitizer test kits and pH buffer standards. The articles below dig deeper into how our products work and how to use them correctly. Have a question we haven't covered? Reach out to our customer service team at custserv@microessentiallab.com.
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An Introduction to pH
A quick breakdown of what pH measures and why it matters across labs, kitchens and everyday testing. |
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An Introduction to Sanitizers
A rundown of common sanitizer types and how to test them for the right concentration. |
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Living With Cystinuria and Urine pH Testing
A look at how our pH testing products support patients and research tied to this rare kidney condition. |
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What to Know When Choosing a Sanitizer for Your Food Facility
A practical guide to picking the right sanitizer for your kitchen or food facility. |
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Sanitization for Food Safety
An easy reference for to provide to food service workers with information and that can help them and their in-house employee training efforts.
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Quat vs Chlorine Sanitizer Test Strips, What's the Difference
Quaternary ammonium, usually called quat, and chlorine are the two most common sanitizers used in restaurants, cafeterias and food processing plants. Both kill bacteria on contact surfaces, but they're chemically nothing alike.
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How Often Should You Test Sanitizer Solution
Ask five kitchen managers how often they test sanitizer and you'll get five different answers. Some test once a shift. Get it wrong and a station that passed at 8am can be running on weak sanitizer by lunch.
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What Do Health Inspectors Check With Sanitizer Test Kits
A health inspector's visit doesn't have to feel like a surprise. Most of what they check around sanitizer is predictable once you know what's on the list. Here's what actually gets reviewed.
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Litmus Paper vs pH Paper, What's the Difference
Ask a room full of students what litmus paper does and you'll probably hear it turns red or blue. That's true, but it's only part of the story. Litmus and pH paper are related, not identical, and swapping one for the other can cost you real data in a lab setting.
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