SAMPIBIO® Sponge Sampling Solutions

SAMPIBIO® Sponge Sampling Solutions are designed for the effective collection of microorganisms from surfaces where swabs or contact plates are impractical or insufficient. Sponge sampling allows a larger surface area to be sampled in a single action, improving recovery rates and providing more representative microbiological results.

Used extensively across food production, pharmaceutical manufacturing, environmental monitoring, and industrial hygiene programs, SAMPIBIO® sponge-based sampling systems support routine hygiene verification, investigative sampling, and regulatory compliance. All products are manufactured using high-quality materials and supplied sterile to ensure reliable, contamination-free sample collection.

Sponge sampling is particularly valuable when monitoring equipment surfaces, worktops, drains, walls, and hard-to-reach areas where residues or microorganisms may persist despite cleaning.

When to Use Sponge Sampling vs ATP Testing

While ATP testing provides rapid feedback on surface cleanliness, it does not directly measure microbial presence. Sponge sampling, by contrast, enables the collection of microorganisms for laboratory-based microbiological analysis, making it essential for validation, verification, and compliance testing.

Sponge sampling is recommended when:

• Performing microbiological testing rather than hygiene screening
• Sampling larger surface areas
• Collecting samples for pathogen detection or indicator organisms
• Supporting HACCP, GMP, or environmental monitoring programs
• Investigating contamination events or verifying cleaning effectiveness

ATP and sponge sampling are often used together, with ATP guiding immediate cleaning decisions and sponge sampling confirming microbiological control.

Sponge Sampling Options

SAMPIBIO® offers a range of sponge sampling products to suit different surfaces, sampling techniques, and operator preferences:

Cellulose Sponge Sampling

Cellulose sponges provide excellent absorbency and recovery, making them ideal for routine surface sampling across food, beverage, and pharmaceutical environments. Available as both hand-held sponges and stick-and-sponge formats for extended reach and improved operator safety.

Polyurethane Sponge Sampling

Polyurethane sponges offer increased durability and strength, making them suitable for rougher surfaces, larger sampling areas, or applications requiring more robust handling. Supplied in both sponge-only and stick-and-sponge configurations.

Blue Wipe Sampling

Blue wipe sampling products are designed for surface wiping where visual cleanliness, residue detection, or broad surface coverage is required. Commonly used in food processing and hygiene monitoring programs, blue wipes provide a practical alternative for specific sampling and cleaning verification tasks.

Designed for Compliance and Reliability

All SAMPIBIO® sponge sampling products are:

• Supplied sterile and ready for use
• Batch traceable for quality assurance
• Suitable for microbiological and environmental testing
• Compatible with standard laboratory processing methods

This ensures dependable performance in both routine monitoring and investigative sampling applications.