Validated Decontamination.
Never Outsourced.
When research facilities face contamination events, QuipDecon delivers validated decontamination backed by 40 years of exclusive research facility expertise. Our structured 3-step process, proprietary chemistries, and multi-stage validation are designed to work within your budget and regulatory requirements — with realistic timelines and transparent documentation every step of the way.
A validated, multi-stage decontamination process built for research facilities.
Effective decontamination is not a single step — it is a systematic process where each stage builds on the last. QuipDecon's approach ensures that surface preparation maximizes biocidal effectiveness, that every treatment is validated with objective measurement, and that your facility receives the documentation your regulatory and compliance programs require. Most facilities return to operation within 72–96 hours of treatment for straightforward events. Extensive contamination or challenging pathogens take longer — after 40 years serving research vivariums exclusively, we give you realistic expectations up front, not optimistic promises that unravel midway through.
Laboratory Preparation
Before decontamination begins, your facility follows our prep protocol: animal evacuation, removal of cardboard, styrofoam, and obstructions from floors, proper chemical storage, disposal of biohazardous waste and carcasses, and submission of any needed facility maintenance requests. This preparation ensures every surface is accessible and the space is ready for effective treatment.
3-Step Surface Decontamination
Our structured surface preparation removes the organic soils that compromise disinfectant effectiveness. Step 1 — Wash: Contaminated surfaces are washed with Sani-Plex 128M solution using microfiber cloths, targeting crevices and areas where pathogens hide. Step 2 — Rinse: Surfaces are thoroughly rinsed with potable water to remove cleaning residues. Step 3 — Disinfect: A 200 ppm chlorine dioxide solution, generated from our proprietary MB-10 Tablets dissolved in cold water, is applied to all originally contaminated areas with verified 10-minute activation and proper contact times.
ATP Validation of Surface Preparation
Before any aerosolized treatment begins, we use AccuPoint Advanced Next Generation ATP monitoring to verify that our 3-step cleaning process actually removed organic residues. This step is critical — no biocidal treatment achieves maximum efficacy on inadequately prepared surfaces. Validating between stages catches problems early rather than discovering them after you've invested in a full treatment cycle.
Aerosolized Dry Mist Hydrogen Peroxide Treatment
Whole-room decontamination using our Halo Disinfection System delivers aerosolized silver-stabilized dry mist hydrogen peroxide to every surface in the space, including areas difficult to access by manual methods. Chemical indicators verify the disinfectant reached all target surfaces. Biological indicators are deployed when your situation demands confirmation of sterilization-level results. The specific treatment approach is selected based on pathogen type, BSL classification, equipment sensitivity, and animal welfare considerations.
Aeration & Environmental Monitoring
After treatment, the space aerates until residual hydrogen peroxide levels drop below 1 ppm — the OSHA permissible exposure limit for safe human reentry. Our team monitors concentrations and clears the space only when thresholds are met. Chemical clearance allows your staff back in, but animal return requires validated biocidal performance — environmental monitoring results typically arrive 24–48 hours after sample collection. The pressure to restore operations is real, but returning animals before validation results arrive creates risk that costs far more than a few empty days in your vivarium.
Documentation & Regulatory Support
Every QuipDecon engagement ends with comprehensive documentation: baseline ATP readings, treatment protocols with verified concentrations and contact times, validation results at each stage, and clearance criteria showing residual levels met safety thresholds. This level of detail matters during AAALAC reviews, IACUC reporting, and institutional oversight. For facilities requiring ongoing biosecurity management, we also develop facility-specific SOPs and provide staff training on decontamination protocols.
Research facilities choose QuipDecon because we bring a combination of specialization, proprietary technology, and regulatory understanding that general-purpose decontamination services cannot replicate.
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Since 1985, Quip Laboratories has focused on life sciences facility hygiene. Unlike general-purpose decontamination providers who treat vivarium accounts as one segment of a large industrial portfolio, our team understands IACUC documentation demands, BSL classification requirements, species-specific sanitation needs, the relationship between decontamination and animal health outcomes, and the operational realities of facilities that cannot tolerate extended downtime. That specialized experience is embedded into every QuipDecon engagement.
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QuipDecon does not rely on off-the-shelf products. Our 3-step process uses Sani-Plex 128M for surface washing and proprietary MB-10 Tablets to generate chlorine dioxide on-site for surface disinfection. Whole-room treatment uses the Halo Disinfection System for aerosolized silver-stabilized dry mist hydrogen peroxide. These technologies are selected and applied based on the specific pathogen, facility design, and risk profile of each engagement — not a one-size-fits-all approach.
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Many decontamination providers fog a room and hand you a certificate. QuipDecon validates between stages — ATP monitoring confirms surface preparation removed organic residues before biocidal treatment begins, chemical indicators verify aerosolized hydrogen peroxide reached all target surfaces, and biological indicators confirm sterilization when your situation demands it. Staged validation catches problems early rather than discovering incomplete decontamination after you've restocked animals.
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We do not outsource our decontamination teams. The people performing your work answer directly to QuipDecon quality standards. You'll receive detailed reports documenting baseline conditions, treatment protocols with verified concentrations and contact times, validation results at each stage, and clearance criteria. No black box, no subcontractor ambiguity about who performed the work in your facility or who is accountable for the results.
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Not every contamination event requires the same level of intervention. QuipDecon offers service tiers ranging from fog-only treatment to comprehensive turnkey decontamination with full multi-stage validation and regulatory documentation. What's included in each engagement depends on your facility's specific needs, risk profile, and budget. We structure each project around what your situation actually calls for — no upselling, no unnecessary services.
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When your AAALAC review comes around or you need to document your response to a biosafety incident, you'll have detailed records showing what decontamination was performed, how effectiveness was verified at each stage, and that clearance criteria met regulatory expectations. If your current service provider can't produce this documentation — or can't tell you who actually performed the work — you're not getting professional service.
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Beyond performing decontamination services, QuipDecon builds your team's long-term biosecurity capability. We develop facility-specific SOPs — including our documented 3-step decontamination procedure with Sani-Plex 128M and MB-10 — and provide hands-on staff training on proper decontamination principles, validation approaches, and decision-making frameworks. This investment in your staff pays dividends in improved day-to-day biosecurity practices.
Objective Verification at Every Stage of the Process
QuipDecon doesn't just treat surfaces — we prove treatment worked. Our multi-stage validation approach uses different methods matched to your facility's risk profile and regulatory documentation requirements.
- Baseline contamination levels documented before treatment begins
- Post-cleaning verification confirms surface preparation effectiveness
- Post-treatment confirmation provides defensible evidence of pathogen elimination
- Complete documentation suitable for AAALAC, IACUC, and institutional review
Frequently asked questions about QuipDecon services
Answers for vivarium managers, biosafety officers, facility directors, and laboratory animal care professionals evaluating professional decontamination services.
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QuipDecon serves vivarium facilities, BSL-3 and ABSL-3 laboratories, laboratory animal care environments, pharmaceutical research facilities, academic medical centers, and biotech operations. With 40 years of exclusive research facility experience, we approach every project with knowledge of the protocols, validation requirements, and operational constraints specific to the life sciences industry.
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We select optimal disinfection methods based on each facility's specific requirements, pathogen type, BSL classification, equipment sensitivity, and animal welfare considerations. Methods include aerosolized silver-stabilized dry mist hydrogen peroxide using the whole-room Halo Disinfection System, chlorine dioxide generated with our proprietary MB-10 Tablets, and other validated approaches — all with proper application protocols and verified contact times.
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We use AccuPoint Advanced Next Generation ATP monitoring to establish baseline contamination levels, verify effective soil removal after surface preparation, and confirm successful pathogen elimination after biocidal treatment. Depending on the facility's needs and risk profile, additional validation may include chemical indicators to verify fog coverage, microbial contact plates to assess contamination levels, or biological indicators to confirm sterilization in high-risk scenarios.
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Yes. QuipDecon generates comprehensive documentation suitable for AAALAC inspections, IACUC review, institutional oversight, and business development due diligence. Reports document baseline contamination conditions, treatment protocols used, validation methods and results, and overall decontamination outcomes — providing the defensible records your compliance programs require.
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Yes. QuipDecon provides rapid emergency deployment for outbreak situations and active contamination events. When timeline matters, we mobilize quickly to contain the situation and help your facility return to normal operations as efficiently as possible. Emergency service options include fog-only rapid response through comprehensive turnkey decontamination with full validation.
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Yes. QuipDecon offers multiple service tiers because not every contamination event requires the same level of intervention. Options range from emergency fog-only services to full-service turnkey decontamination with comprehensive validation. Every engagement is structured to address your facility's specific needs and risk profile while respecting budgetary realities — no unnecessary services, no one-size-fits-all pricing.
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