Pharmaceutical Cleaning

Adhering to your industry’s strict standards & GMP requirements can be extremely difficult. Employees are often working in a fast-paced environment where germs & clutter can rapidly proliferate. What’s more, even the tiniest contaminant can jeopardize the quality of products & the safety of your team. That’s where Pritchard steps in to help.

Our specialized pharmaceutical cleaning teams have years of experience preserving pharmaceutical equipment & disinfecting essential workplace environments. We understand the unparalleled level of precision & care required in this industry & work with you to ensure adherence to good manufacturing practice standards, while eliminating time-consuming manual cleaning tasks.

Cleaning Fundamentals for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Though cleanliness is important in virtually any industry, companies in the pharmaceutical landscape are held to particularly stringent standards.

Everything, from the cleaning agents you choose to the pharmaceutical cleaning validation strategy you follow, needs to be carefully assessed to ensure the right results. Whether you’re implementing measures to avoid microbial contamination or you’re committed to keeping your cleanroom environments in exceptional condition, the right pharmaceutical cleaning company can help.

At Pritchard, we can aid with all of the key components of pharmaceutical cleaning, including:

Selecting cleaning agents

The choice of cleaning agents & detergents used in pharmaceutical cleaning is crucial to ensure microorganisms, residues & contaminants are removed from surfaces & equipment, preserving product safety & compliance.

Implementing the correct cleaning process

Pharmaceutical cleaning methods encompass various approaches, from “Clean-In-Place” (CIP) methods for on-site equipment cleaning to “Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) measures & manual cleaning strategies. We can help you select & implement proper standard operating procedures for safety & hygiene.

Validation & verification

Validation & verification processes are crucial to ensuring the efficacy of your cleaning procedure. We can help you follow strict cleaning validation standards to establish your cleaning methods are effective in removing contaminants from your facility, safeguarding products & patient safety.

Regulatory compliance

A careful approach to regulatory compliance is non-negotiable for pharmaceutical manufacturers. The FDA sets forth strict guidelines for all companies in this sector & you must follow Good Manufacturing Practices carefully. Our experience with GMP guidelines helps to minimize legal, safety & financial risks.

Documentation

To adhere to regulatory guidelines, pharmaceutical companies must document their standard operating procedures, track processing equipment & sanitizing agents & maintain comprehensive quality assurance measures. We can work with you to ensure continued traceability & accountability.

Environmental considerations

Green cleaning strategies are becoming increasingly important in all industries. At Pritchard, we can work with you to ensure you’re leveraging innovative, environmentally friendly cleaning practices, such as ultrasonic cleaning systems. We also help with the proper & safe disposal of cleaning agents & waste.

Challenges in Pharmaceutical Cleaning

The unique nuances of the Pharmaceutical landscape lead to unique challenges for innovative businesses to overcome. Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies don’t just need to adhere to strict compliance guidelines & requirements; they also need to mitigate a range of problems on a daily basis, from potential contamination issues to risks caused by exposure to dangerous substances.

For many in the pharmaceutical landscape, cross-contamination is a primary concern. Even the slightest amount of residue left over on a surface can impact product safety & efficacy, making attention to detail & the use of the right sanitizing agent essential.

Companies need to be able to effectively detect & remove residue left behind on products & equipment, often using specialized equipment that requires extensive expertise. What’s more, the use of the wrong cleaning solution can risk the longevity of essential equipment.

Sensitive & sophisticated equipment in the pharmaceutical industry can easily be damaged by a harsh detergent solution or chemical. This means cleaning professionals need to be educated on equipment cleaning procedures to know which materials & processes are safe to use when working with complex machinery.

On top of all this, strict regulatory guidelines, such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) & FDA guidelines, can be difficult to manage. Compliance with these guidelines requires more than the use of the correct cleaning station & services. Companies also need to design & follow standard operating procedures, maintain meticulous documentation & audit their processes regularly.

Pritchard’s Pharmaceutical Cleaning: The Solution

Even for professionals with a deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical landscape, maintaining exceptional levels of cleanliness while reducing risk can be challenging. Fortunately, Pritchard has developed a reputation as the go-to partner for assistance with sensitive, intricate & complex cleaning processes.

Our pharmaceutical cleaning services are designed to address all of the unique challenges pharmaceutical manufacturing brands face. We offer:

Comprehensive cleanroom cleaning

Cleanrooms must adhere to ISO classification standards to reduce the risk of airborne particulate contamination. Our highly trained professionals follow careful processes for maintaining cleanroom equipment. We can even assist with gowning & de-gowning procedures to maintain cleanroom integrity & protect your employees & products.

Equipment & machinery cleaning

We follow industry-approved Standard Operating Procedures, outlining precise & accurate steps for cleaning pharmaceutical machinery & equipment. These SOPs, combined with our stringent quality control standards & use of innovative technology, help to preserve optimal equipment performance.

Laboratory cleaning

Pritchard employs specific procedures for cleaning laboratory benches, hoods & workspaces, offering exceptional attention to detail. We also assist with the collection & removal of hazardous waste within laboratory settings, ensuring you comply with regulatory & safety guidelines.

Discover the benefits of working with an experienced pharmaceutical cleaning team today. Contact Pritchard to discuss your unique cleaning needs.

Client Testimonials

“Pritchard has provided us with outstanding service for more than a year. The company has been attentive & resourceful in fulfilling all of our needs. The customer service is backed by dependable & responsive account executives. The Pritchard team is always willing to work with me from the smallest routine service to larger uncommon clean ups.”

Plaza

Atlanta, GA

“Pritchard has been our commercial janitorial service partner for years. They are able to scale their services to suit our business needs, especially during COVID-19. If you’re looking for a full-service janitorial provider with quality products & services you can trust, then give them a call!”

Austin, TX

“Pritchard has been our janitorial partner for the past 7 years & we could not be more pleased. We are not just a cookie cutter venue & our needs constantly change. We see everyone at Pritchard as partners because they take pride in our venue. On several occasions we have asked for their advice when planning new events & sporting competitions. We put a top priority on cleanliness & it is obvious Pritchard has the same standards.”

City of Hoover

Government Office

“We’ve had the opportunity to utilize the disinfection spraying & anti-microbial coating services by Pritchard. It has put to ease the minds of those frontline workers that must come to the office every day. The Pritchard day & night crews have done an outstanding job of maintaining the standard of the facility while also paying special attention to the high touch points. Please pass along our gratitude & appreciation to each & every staffer that supports this facility.”

CTECC

911 Call Center

”I had a meeting with JPMorgan Chase’s corporate real estate executives earlier this week. They were very complimentary of the housekeeping services on their floors”

Senior Manager

Fortis

:We were looking for a way to increase productivity in serving our restrooms in accordance with usage & Pritchard delivered a fantastic solution.”

Property Manager

Gillette

“Cleaning standard increased by a 10% margin in a one-year period, response times & manpower requirement feel & training programs that were tailored helped reduce overall expenditures by clearly identifying tasks & routines.”

Representative

BWI Airport

“I had a meeting with JPMorgan Chase’s corporate real estate executives earlier this week. They were very complimentary of the housekeeping services on their floors.”