3M's Scotch-Brite Brand and Phylagen have launched the world's first consumer home cleaning efficacy test.
The Scotch-Brite Brand is well known for its trusted and effective cleaning tools and now is taking it a step further with a new solution for testing your clean. Until now, we haven't really known if our cleaning efforts are working. Clean Scan provides a view of what is on the surfaces in our home and confirms we're cleaning effectively to remove harmful bacteria and viruses like the flu from our homes. It is clear cleaning is more important to Americans than ever before. On
Across 100 American homes, Scotch-Brite Brand and Phylagen data found that1:
Approximately a third of the homes we tested had indicators of human fecal matter in the kitchen or bathroom.
Of the homes with human fecal matter, 9% found it only in their kitchens, not their bathrooms, before cleaning.
Approximately 50% of households still had human fecal matter present after cleaning.
Americans who are regularly cleaning their homes more than 2x a week are keeping their indoor spaces (kitchens and bathrooms) measurably cleaner2 than those who only clean once a week or less. In other words, the extra efforts are paying off!
Homes with children under five years old are no dirtier than those without children.
How it works
By sampling bathroom and kitchen surfaces with Scotch-Brite Clean Scan swabs before and after cleaning, users will receive indicators about the cleanliness of their home and the effectiveness of their cleaning routine. The Clean Scan lab will analyze the swab samples to measure the presence and levels of several microbes. Customers will receive their results within three days after the lab receives the kit.
Scotch-Brite Clean Scan tests for select microbial levels in the common areas of homes (kitchen and bathroom), including:
Total Bacterial Quantity (used to assess overall bacterial removal before and after cleaning)
Aspergillus Quantity (common mold)
Listeria (foodborne pathogen)
Dermatophytic Fungi (class of microbes known to cause skin and nail infections in humans and animals)
CrAssphage (a virus that infects bacteria in the human gut and can indicate fecal contamination)
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
Influenza A/B (flu)
'The Scotch-Brite brand has a long history of innovative cleaning tools that help consumers power through messes to get the job done, and we are excited to offer this new solution to test cleaning effectiveness,' said
'At Phylagen, we're on a mission to help people better understand the microbial life around us, including in our homes,' said Dr.
For this pilot launch, a limited quantity is available now on Amazon for
About 3M
At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to global challenges at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.
About Scotch-Brite
For over 60 years, the Scotch-Brite Brand has been bringing cleaning expertise and innovative solutions to help you power through tough messes and enjoy the feeling of clean. With our ever-expanding line of products, we are a trusted leader in cleaning and a staple in households worldwide. Learn more at scotch-brite.com.
About Phylagen
Phylagen is a biotechnology company analyzing and optimizing the indoor microbiome - the ecosystem of viruses, bacteria and fungi that inhabit the places we live, work and play. Led by Dr.
1 Based on in-home testing conducted
2 Using Aspergillus as an indicator
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