Radiological Decontamination – Indoor Residential Query Results
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The information provided in the indoor residential low tech decontamination report includes information on simple methods citizens can use as guidance to assist in decontaminating the interior of their homes after a radiological contamination incident. Eight common household surfaces were chosen that were contaminated using (Cs)-137 and rubidium (Rb)-86.
The surfaces included sealed hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, carpet, painted wood trim, sealed granite countertop, laminate countertop, porcelain toilet tank cover, and wood furniture.
Decontamination methods were selected based on availability and ease of use by homeowners and by contractors hired by the homeowners or commercial property owners. These methods would also be applicable for the remediation of commercial properties that need decontamination.
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- Decontamination Technologies and Indoor Surfaces Tested (PDF) (1 pg, 801 KB)
| Decontamination Technology: |
Broom with Dust Pan |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Broom with Dust Pan |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Carpet: TrafficMASTER; Thoroughbred II-Color Chestnut Texture Carpet, PureColor solution-dyed BCF Polyester texture Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Broom with Dust Pan |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Countertop: Wilsonart; Jeweled Coral Quarry Laminate Countertop Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Broom with Dust Pan |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Flooring: TrafficMASTER; Eagle Peak Hickory Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| Description: |
Standard Broom: Went over surfaces multiples times with minimal visible improvement after first 2 passes |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 40% ± 16% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 100% ± 2% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: >99% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 98% ± 0% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Repeated sweeping of the same surface did not improve the visible cleanliness |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
ASFM: Significant activity on the broom and dust pan broom SFM: Minimal activity; activity goes with particles into waste as there was little activity on brooms or pans |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 1 broom Light Loading: 1 broom ASFM: 1 broom |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Broom with Dust Pan |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Painted Wood Trim: Finished Elegance; MDF Molding Board Area tested: 0.5 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Broom with Dust Pan |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Granite Countertop: Discount Granite; Luna Pearl Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Broom with Dust Pan |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| Description: |
Standard Broom: Went over surfaces multiples times with minimal visible improvement after first 2 passes |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: >27% ± 6% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: >99% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: >99% SFM Light Load Cs-137: >99% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Repeated sweeping of the same surface did not improve the visible cleanliness |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
ASFM: Significant activity on the broom and dust pan broom SFM: Minimal activity; activity goes with particles into waste as there was little activity on brooms or pans |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 1 broom Light Loading: 1 broom ASFM: 1 broom |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Broom with Dust Pan |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Toilet Tank Cover: White, porcelain (vitreous china) Area tested: 0.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Broom with Dust Pan |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Wood Furniture: Shipyard Sofa Table; wood finish, sealed with nutmeg color Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Cloth |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Cloth |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Carpet: TrafficMASTER; Thoroughbred II-Color Chestnut Texture Carpet, PureColor solution-dyed BCF Polyester texture Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Cloth |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Countertop: Wilsonart; Jeweled Coral Quarry Laminate Countertop Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Cloth |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Flooring: TrafficMASTER; Eagle Peak Hickory Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Cloth |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Painted Wood Trim: Finished Elegance; MDF Molding Board Area tested: 0.5 m2 |
| Description: |
HDX, Model 7-660, Home Depot, Atlanta, GA |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 44% ± 17% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 98% ± 4% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: >97% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 97% ± 2% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Did not draw particles into towel, tended to push the particles, making containment more difficult; notably more effective than dry paper towel on ASFM removal. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on cloths |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 2 cloths Light Loading: 2 cloths ASFM: 2 cloths |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Cloth |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Granite Countertop: Discount Granite; Luna Pearl Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Cloth |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Cloth |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Toilet Tank Cover: White, porcelain (vitreous china) Area tested: 0.4 m2 |
| Description: |
HDX, Model 7-660, Home Depot, Atlanta, GA |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 83% ± 4% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 88% ± 2% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 89% ± 2% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 98% ± 1% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Did not draw particles into towel, tended to push the particles, making containment more difficult; notably more effective than dry paper towel on ASFM removal. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on cloths |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 5 cloths Light Loading: 2 cloths ASFM: 4 cloths |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Cloth |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Wood Furniture: Shipyard Sofa Table; wood finish, sealed with nutmeg color Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| Description: |
HDX, Model 7-660, Home Depot, Atlanta, GA |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 42% ± 6% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: >98% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: >98% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 100% ± 0% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Did not draw particles into towel, tended to push the particles, making containment more difficult; notably more effective than dry paper towel on ASFM removal. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on cloths |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 3 cloths Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: 3 cloths |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Carpet: TrafficMASTER; Thoroughbred II-Color Chestnut Texture Carpet, PureColor solution-dyed BCF Polyester texture Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Countertop: Wilsonart; Jeweled Coral Quarry Laminate Countertop Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Flooring: TrafficMASTER; Eagle Peak Hickory Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Painted Wood Trim: Finished Elegance; MDF Molding Board Area tested: 0.5 m2 |
| Description: |
Brawny® |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 3% ± 13% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 98% ± 4% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 96% ± 4% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 98% ± 4% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Paper towels seemed to work better than the dry cloth in collecting particles. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on paper towels |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 6 paper towels Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: 3 paper towels |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Granite Countertop: Discount Granite; Luna Pearl Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Toilet Tank Cover: White, porcelain (vitreous china) Area tested: 0.4 m2 |
| Description: |
Brawny® |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 71% ± 6% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 99% ± 1% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 98% ± 1% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 100% ± 0% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Paper towels seemed to work better than the dry cloth in collecting particles. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on paper towels |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 5 paper towels Light Loading: 5 paper towels ASFM: 8 paper towels |
| Waste Summary: |
Estimated area in house: 4 covers with approximate surface area of 0.4 m2 per cover Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Wood Furniture: Shipyard Sofa Table; wood finish, sealed with nutmeg color Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| Description: |
Brawny® |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 8% ± 3% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: >99% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: >99% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 100% ± 0% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Paper towels seemed to work better than the dry cloth in collecting particles. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on paper towels |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 6 papers towels Light Loading: 2 papers towels ASFM: 2 papers towels |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Swiffer® |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| Description: |
Swiffer® Sweeper®, Disposable Refill Cloths |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 64% ± 8% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: >99% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: >96% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 99% ± 1% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Sometimes the particles went over top of the Swiffer® pad because there were so many particles. Also, the pad would get loaded quickly, requiring frequent pad changes. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on pads. Background activity on handle. |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 3 pads Light Loading: NA ASFM: 1 pad |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Swiffer® |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Carpet: TrafficMASTER; Thoroughbred II-Color Chestnut Texture Carpet, PureColor solution-dyed BCF Polyester texture Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Swiffer® |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Countertop: Wilsonart; Jeweled Coral Quarry Laminate Countertop Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Swiffer® |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Flooring: TrafficMASTER; Eagle Peak Hickory Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| Description: |
Swiffer® Sweeper®, Disposable Refill Cloths |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 59% ± 7% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 93% ± 4% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 93% ± 9% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 99% ± 2% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Sometimes the particles went over top of the Swiffer® pad because there were so many particles. Also, the pad would get loaded quickly, requiring frequent pad changes. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on pads. Background activity on handle. |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 3 pads Light Loading: NA ASFM: 2 pads |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Swiffer® |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Painted Wood Trim: Finished Elegance; MDF Molding Board Area tested: 0.5 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Swiffer® |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Granite Countertop: Discount Granite; Luna Pearl Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Swiffer® |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Swiffer® |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Toilet Tank Cover: White, porcelain (vitreous china) Area tested: 0.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Swiffer® |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Wood Furniture: Shipyard Sofa Table; wood finish, sealed with nutmeg color Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Carpet: TrafficMASTER; Thoroughbred II-Color Chestnut Texture Carpet, PureColor solution-dyed BCF Polyester texture Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| Description: |
Shark®, NV352 Navigator Lift-Away Pro Bagless Upright Vacuum |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 22% ± 4% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 82% ± 6% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 85% ± 3% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 87% ± 3% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Nose of the vacuum was not that close to the surface and sat off the surface of the laminate floor, but on the carpet it seemed to work better. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% in canister. Background activity on handle. |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 1 vacuum Light Loading: 1 vacuum ASFM: 1 vacuum |
| Waste Summary: |
Estimated area in house: 139 m2 Heavy Loading: 1 vacuum (6 kg), 37 kg SFM (82% potential removal) Light Loading: 1 vacuum (6 kg), 3.7 kg SFM (87% potential removal) ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Countertop: Wilsonart; Jeweled Coral Quarry Laminate Countertop Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Flooring: TrafficMASTER; Eagle Peak Hickory Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| Description: |
Shark®, NV352 Navigator Lift-Away Pro Bagless Upright Vacuum |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 14% ± 6% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 99% ± 0% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 98% ± 1% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 98% ± 0% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Nose of the vacuum was not that close to the surface and sat off the surface of the laminate floor, but on the carpet it seemed to work better. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% in canister. Background activity on handle. |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 1 vacuum Light Loading: 1 vacuum ASFM: 1 vacuum |
| Waste Summary: |
Estimated area in house: 46 m2 (heavy & light SFM); 47 m2 ASFM Heavy Loading: 1 vacuum (6 kg), 37 kg SFM (97% potential removal) Light Loading: 1 vacuum (6 kg), 3.7 kg SFM (98% potential removal) ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Painted Wood Trim: Finished Elegance; MDF Molding Board Area tested: 0.5 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Granite Countertop: Discount Granite; Luna Pearl Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Toilet Tank Cover: White, porcelain (vitreous china) Area tested: 0.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Dry Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Wood Furniture: Shipyard Sofa Table; wood finish, sealed with nutmeg color Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Electrostatic Pad |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Electrostatic Pad |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Carpet: TrafficMASTER; Thoroughbred II-Color Chestnut Texture Carpet, PureColor solution-dyed BCF Polyester texture Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Electrostatic Pad |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Countertop: Wilsonart; Jeweled Coral Quarry Laminate Countertop Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Electrostatic Pad |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Flooring: TrafficMASTER; Eagle Peak Hickory Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Electrostatic Pad |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Painted Wood Trim: Finished Elegance; MDF Molding Board Area tested: 0.5 m2 |
| Description: |
Swiffer® Dusters Kit |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 0% ± 18% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 99% ± 2% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 99% ± 2% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 98% ± 3% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Clung to some of the particles, easier to contain the particles, easier to direct the particles into a pile than what was possible with the dry cloth; plastic handle did not allow much leverage; poor particle removal from furniture and ASFM from wood trim, furniture and toilet tank cover. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on pads |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 3 pads Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: 3 pads |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Electrostatic Pad |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Granite Countertop: Discount Granite; Luna Pearl Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Electrostatic Pad |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Electrostatic Pad |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Toilet Tank Cover: White, porcelain (vitreous china) Area tested: 0.4 m2 |
| Description: |
Swiffer® Dusters Kit |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 39% ± 2% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: >99% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 98% ± 1% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 99% ± 1% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Clung to some of the particles, easier to contain the particles, easier to direct the particles into a pile than what was possible with the dry cloth; plastic handle did not allow much leverage; poor particle removal from furniture and ASFM from wood trim, furniture and toilet tank cover. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on pads |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 5 pads Light Loading: 3 pads ASFM: 4 pads |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Electrostatic Pad |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Wood Furniture: Shipyard Sofa Table; wood finish, sealed with nutmeg color Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| Description: |
Swiffer® Dusters Kit |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 61% ± 7% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 72% ± 1% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 80% ± 4% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 100% ± 0% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Clung to some of the particles, easier to contain the particles, easier to direct the particles into a pile than what was possible with the dry cloth; plastic handle did not allow much leverage; poor particle removal from furniture and ASFM from wood trim, furniture, and toilet tank cover |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on pads |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 4 pads Light Loading: 2 pads ASFM: 2 pads |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Formula 409® with Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Formula 409® with Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Carpet: TrafficMASTER; Thoroughbred II-Color Chestnut Texture Carpet, PureColor solution-dyed BCF Polyester texture Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Formula 409® with Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Countertop: Wilsonart; Jeweled Coral Quarry Laminate Countertop Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| Description: |
Wet paper towel by spraying before wiping |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 84% ± 6% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 85% ± 1% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 87% ± 3% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 100% ± 0% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Dampened paper towel with 3 - 4 sprays of Formula 409® before wiping surfaces. Seemed to function well and was convenient to use. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >94% on paper towels; trace activity on technician's gloves |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 7 paper towels Light Loading: 3 paper towels ASFM: 3 paper towels |
| Waste Summary: |
Estimated area in house: 2 m2 Heavy Loading: 36 g in damp paper towels; 400 g SFM (12 paper towels at 85% potential removal) Light Loading: 18 g in damp paper towels; 40 g SFM (6 paper towels at 87% potential removal) ASFM: 18 g in damp paper towels (6 paper towels at 84% potential removal) |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Formula 409® with Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Flooring: TrafficMASTER; Eagle Peak Hickory Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Formula 409® with Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Painted Wood Trim: Finished Elegance; MDF Molding Board Area tested: 0.5 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Formula 409® with Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Granite Countertop: Discount Granite; Luna Pearl Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| Description: |
Wet paper towel by spraying before wiping |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 14% ± 2% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 100% ± 0% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 100% ± 0% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 100% ± 0% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Dampened paper towel with 3 - 4 sprays of Formula 409® before wiping surfaces. Seemed to function well and was convenient to use. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >94% on paper towels; trace activity on technician's gloves |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 8 paper towels Light Loading: 3 paper towels ASFM: 4 paper towels |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Formula 409® with Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Formula 409® with Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Toilet Tank Cover: White, porcelain (vitreous china) Area tested: 0.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Formula 409® with Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Wood Furniture: Shipyard Sofa Table; wood finish, sealed with nutmeg color Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Polish Oil |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Polish Oil |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Carpet: TrafficMASTER; Thoroughbred II-Color Chestnut Texture Carpet, PureColor solution-dyed BCF Polyester texture Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Polish Oil |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Countertop: Wilsonart; Jeweled Coral Quarry Laminate Countertop Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Polish Oil |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Flooring: TrafficMASTER; Eagle Peak Hickory Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Polish Oil |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Painted Wood Trim: Finished Elegance; MDF Molding Board Area tested: 0.5 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Polish Oil |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Granite Countertop: Discount Granite; Luna Pearl Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Polish Oil |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Polish Oil |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Toilet Tank Cover: White, porcelain (vitreous china) Area tested: 0.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Polish Oil |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Wood Furniture: Shipyard Sofa Table; wood finish, sealed with nutmeg color Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| Description: |
SAS Dutch Glow®, 12 oz. Amish Wood Milk Furniture: Sprayed lightly on top of ASFM and SFM |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 59% ± 6% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 100% ± 0% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: >99% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 99% ± 1% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Polish was sprayed gently on top of SFM and then wiped clean; seemed to do a good job of allowing particles to be collected in rag |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on polish rag |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 3 cloths Light Loading: 1 cloth ASFM: 3 cloths |
| Waste Summary: |
Estimated area in house: 10 m2 Heavy Loading: 3 kg dry cloths, 2 kg SFM (50 dry cloths at 100% potential removal) Light Loading: 2 kg dry cloths, 200 g SFM (17 dry cloths at 99% potential removal) ASFM: 3 kg dry cloths (50 dry cloths at 59% potential removal) |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Pre-wet Disposable Pads on Swiffer® Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Pre-wet Disposable Pads on Swiffer® Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Carpet: TrafficMASTER; Thoroughbred II-Color Chestnut Texture Carpet, PureColor solution-dyed BCF Polyester texture Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Pre-wet Disposable Pads on Swiffer® Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Countertop: Wilsonart; Jeweled Coral Quarry Laminate Countertop Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Pre-wet Disposable Pads on Swiffer® Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Flooring: TrafficMASTER; Eagle Peak Hickory Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| Description: |
Swiffer® Sweeper® Wet Mopping Cloths |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 94 ± 1% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 96% ± 6% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: No information provided in report SFM Light Load Cs-137: 99% ± 1% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Pad is good quality as it is quilted and the 15-cm mop face was a good size for the surfaces that were decontaminated. Light and easy to use, no electrical needs; all surfaces decontaminated to greater than 92%. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on pads. Background activity on handle. |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 1 Swiffer® + 3 pads Light Loading: NA ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Waste Summary: |
Estimated area in house: 47 m2 Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: 162 g pre-wet pads (54 pre-wet pads at 94% potential removal) |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Pre-wet Disposable Pads on Swiffer® Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Painted Wood Trim: Finished Elegance; MDF Molding Board Area tested: 0.5 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Pre-wet Disposable Pads on Swiffer® Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Granite Countertop: Discount Granite; Luna Pearl Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Pre-wet Disposable Pads on Swiffer® Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| Description: |
Swiffer® Sweeper® Wet Mopping Cloths |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 92% ± 1% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 92% ± 6% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 93% ± 6% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 100% ± 0% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Pad is good quality as it is quilted and the 15-cm mop face was a good size for the surfaces that were decontaminated. Light and easy to use, no electrical needs; all surfaces decontaminated to greater than 92%. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on pads. Background activity on handle. |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 1 Swiffer® + 4 pads Light Loading: NA ASFM: 1 Swiffer® + 2 pads |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Pre-wet Disposable Pads on Swiffer® Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Toilet Tank Cover: White, porcelain (vitreous china) Area tested: 0.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Pre-wet Disposable Pads on Swiffer® Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Wood Furniture: Shipyard Sofa Table; wood finish, sealed with nutmeg color Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Pre-wet Disposable Wipe |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Pre-wet Disposable Wipe |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Carpet: TrafficMASTER; Thoroughbred II-Color Chestnut Texture Carpet, PureColor solution-dyed BCF Polyester texture Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Pre-wet Disposable Wipe |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Countertop: Wilsonart; Jeweled Coral Quarry Laminate Countertop Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| Description: |
Disinfecting Wipes, Clorox® |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 89% ± 3% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 93% ± 3% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 92% ± 6% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 95% ± 1% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Wipe size made decontamination difficult; the wipes were always doubled up to decontaminate. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on wipes |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Pre-wet Disposable Wipe |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Flooring: TrafficMASTER; Eagle Peak Hickory Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Pre-wet Disposable Wipe |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Painted Wood Trim: Finished Elegance; MDF Molding Board Area tested: 0.5 m2 |
| Description: |
Disinfecting Wipes, Clorox® |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: No information provided in report SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 98% ± 3% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: >98% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 99% ± 0% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Wipe size made decontamination difficult; the wipes were always doubled up to decontaminate. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on wipes |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 5 wipes Light Loading: 2 wipes ASFM: 2 wipes |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Pre-wet Disposable Wipe |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Granite Countertop: Discount Granite; Luna Pearl Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| Description: |
Disinfecting Wipes, Clorox® |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 0% ± 16% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 94% ± 3% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 91% ± 3% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 99% ± 0% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Wipe size made decontamination difficult; the wipes were always doubled up to decontaminate. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on wipes |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 12 wipes Light Loading: 2 wipes ASFM: 3 wipes |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Pre-wet Disposable Wipe |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Pre-wet Disposable Wipe |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Toilet Tank Cover: White, porcelain (vitreous china) Area tested: 0.4 m2 |
| Description: |
Disinfecting Wipes, Clorox® |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 95% ± 3% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 99% ± 1% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 100% ± 0% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 100% ± 0% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Wipe size made decontamination difficult, the wipes were always doubled up to decontaminate. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on wipes |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 4 wipes Light Loading: 3 wipes ASFM: 4 wipes |
| Waste Summary: |
Estimated area in house: 4 covers with approximate surface area of 0.4 m2 per cover Heavy Loading: 36 g in damp wipes, 180 g SFM (12 wipes at 99% potential removal) Light Loading: 24 g in damp wipes, 18 g SFM (8 wipes at 100% potential removal) ASFM: 36 g in damp wipes (12 wipes at 95% potential removal) |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Pre-wet Disposable Wipe |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Wood Furniture: Shipyard Sofa Table; wood finish, sealed with nutmeg color Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| Description: |
Disinfecting Wipes, Clorox® |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 69% ± 11% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 99% ± 3% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 96% ± 7% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 99% ± 0% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Wipe size made decontamination difficult; the wipes were always doubled up to decontaminate. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on wipes |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 5 wipes Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: 3 wipes |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Spray Agent with Swiffer® Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Spray Agent with Swiffer® Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Carpet: TrafficMASTER; Thoroughbred II-Color Chestnut Texture Carpet, PureColor solution-dyed BCF Polyester texture Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Spray Agent with Swiffer® Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Countertop: Wilsonart; Jeweled Coral Quarry Laminate Countertop Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Spray Agent with Swiffer® Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Flooring: TrafficMASTER; Eagle Peak Hickory Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| Description: |
Swiffer® Wet Jet: Sprayed on top of the deposited SFM or ASFM |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 92% ± 1% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 97% ± 2% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 97% ± 2% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 99% ± 1% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Sometimes left the flooring too wet for experimental setup as there was not enough room to continue to push/dry up the water. Easy to use and sprays evenly and easy. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on pads. Background activity on handle. |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 3 pads Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Waste Summary: |
Estimated area in house: 46 m2 (heavy & light SFM); 47 m2 ASFM Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Spray Agent with Swiffer® Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Painted Wood Trim: Finished Elegance; MDF Molding Board Area tested: 0.5 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Spray Agent with Swiffer® Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Granite Countertop: Discount Granite; Luna Pearl Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Spray Agent with Swiffer® Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| Description: |
Swiffer® Wet Jet: Sprayed on top of the deposited SFM or ASFM |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 93% ± 1% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: >99% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 100% ± 2% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 100% ± 0% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Sometimes left the flooring too wet for experimental setup as there was not enough room to continue to push/dry up the water. Easy to use and sprays evenly and easy. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on pads. Background activity on handle. |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 4 pads Light Loading: 2 pads ASFM: 2 pads |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Spray Agent with Swiffer® Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Toilet Tank Cover: White, porcelain (vitreous china) Area tested: 0.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Spray Agent with Swiffer® Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Wood Furniture: Shipyard Sofa Table; wood finish, sealed with nutmeg color Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Water with Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Water with Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Carpet: TrafficMASTER; Thoroughbred II-Color Chestnut Texture Carpet, PureColor solution-dyed BCF Polyester texture Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Water with Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Countertop: Wilsonart; Jeweled Coral Quarry Laminate Countertop Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| Description: |
Brawny®: Wet paper towel by spraying before wiping |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 76% ± 7% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: >99% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: >99% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 99% ± 0% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Dampened paper towel with 3 - 4 sprays of water before wiping surfaces. If the paper towel was too saturated, the paper towel did not move as freely across the surfaces. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on paper towels |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 5 paper towels Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: 3 paper towels |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Water with Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Flooring: TrafficMASTER; Eagle Peak Hickory Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Water with Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Painted Wood Trim: Finished Elegance; MDF Molding Board Area tested: 0.5 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Water with Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Granite Countertop: Discount Granite; Luna Pearl Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| Description: |
Brawny®: Wet paper towel by spraying before wiping |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 8% ± 2% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 95% ± 5% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 91% ± 3% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 99% ± 1% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Dampened paper towel with 3 - 4 sprays of water before wiping surfaces. If the paper towel was too saturated, the paper towel did not move as freely across the surfaces. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on paper towels |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 8 paper towels Light Loading: 2 paper towels ASFM: 3 paper towels |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Water with Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Water with Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Toilet Tank Cover: White, porcelain (vitreous china) Area tested: 0.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Water with Paper Towel |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Wood Furniture: Shipyard Sofa Table; wood finish, sealed with nutmeg color Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Water with Sponge Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Water with Sponge Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Carpet: TrafficMASTER; Thoroughbred II-Color Chestnut Texture Carpet, PureColor solution-dyed BCF Polyester texture Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Water with Sponge Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Countertop: Wilsonart; Jeweled Coral Quarry Laminate Countertop Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Water with Sponge Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Flooring: TrafficMASTER; Eagle Peak Hickory Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| Description: |
PVA Blue Sponge Mop: Wet sponge prior to decontamination |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 73% ± 3% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 99% ± 0% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 99% ± 1% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 97% ± 1% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Flat sponges worked acceptably, but did not pick up the particles very well, just pushed the particles. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on sponges. Background activity on handle. |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 1 sponge mop Light Loading: 1 sponge mop ASFM: 1 sponge mop |
| Waste Summary: |
Estimated area in house: 46 m2 (heavy & light SFM); 47 m2 ASFM Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Water with Sponge Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Painted Wood Trim: Finished Elegance; MDF Molding Board Area tested: 0.5 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Water with Sponge Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Granite Countertop: Discount Granite; Luna Pearl Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Water with Sponge Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| Description: |
PVA Blue Sponge Mop: Wet sponge prior to decontamination |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 86% ± 1% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 98% ± 3% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 96% ± 3% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 98% ± 0% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Flat sponges worked acceptably, but did not pick up the particles very well, just pushed the particles. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% on sponges. Background activity on handle. |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 1 sponge mop Light Loading: 1 sponge mop ASFM: 1 sponge mop |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Water with Sponge Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Toilet Tank Cover: White, porcelain (vitreous china) Area tested: 0.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Water with Sponge Mop |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Wood Furniture: Shipyard Sofa Table; wood finish, sealed with nutmeg color Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Wet Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Wet Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Carpet: TrafficMASTER; Thoroughbred II-Color Chestnut Texture Carpet, PureColor solution-dyed BCF Polyester texture Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| Description: |
Hoover® Commercial SteamVac Spotter/Carpet Cleaner Hoover® SteamVac SpinScrub Carpet Cleaner with Clean Surge |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: 53% ± 11% SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 92% ± 1% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 88% ± 4% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 93% ± 1% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Had to apply the correct amount of water. If too much water was added, a muddy puddle was created on the laminate flooring and would have to apply the vacuum to the floor more often to remove the water. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% in reservoir. Background activity on handle. |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 1 vacuum Light Loading: 1 vacuum ASFM: 1 vacuum |
| Waste Summary: |
Estimated area in house: 139 m2 Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: 1 vacuum (10 kg), 32 kg wastewater |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Wet Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Countertop: Wilsonart; Jeweled Coral Quarry Laminate Countertop Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Wet Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Laminate Flooring: TrafficMASTER; Eagle Peak Hickory Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| Description: |
Hoover® Commercial SteamVac Spotter/Carpet Cleaner Hoover® SteamVac SpinScrub Carpet Cleaner with Clean Surge |
| EPA Technology Evaluation Report (Research details): |
U.S. EPA. Evaluation of Low-Tech Indoor Remediation Methods Following Wide Area Radiological/Nuclear Incidents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-17/021, 2017. https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_file_download.cfm?p_download_id=530686&Lab=NHSRC |
| Testing Method: |
Once contaminated with a heavy SFM loading, an initial pass for a decontamination method in a single direction or standard "sweeping action" where particles were collected at one end of the surface was performed. Method was applied to the surface in a way that resulted in two complete passes over the entire surface. The first pass took place in one direction, implementing an "S" pattern (or back and forth) across the surface, covering the entire surface, then a second pass (using the same pattern) occurred in the perpendicular direction, so the entire surface had been treated a second time. |
| % Removal: Aqueous simulated fallout material (ASFM) Simulated fallout material (SFM) |
ASFM: No information provided in report SFM Heavy Load Cs-137: 46% ± 12% SFM Heavy Load Rb-86: 34% ± 8% SFM Light Load Cs-137: 100% ± 0% |
| Area Decontaminated (m2/person day): |
No information provided in report |
| Efficacy Observations: |
No information provided in report |
| Operational Summary: |
Had to apply the correct amount of water. If too much water was added, a muddy puddle was created on the laminate flooring and would have to apply the vacuum to the floor more often to remove the water. |
| Method Cost (non-labor): |
No information provided in report |
| Fate of Activity: |
Activity >99% in reservoir. Background activity on handle. |
| Waste Stream: |
Heavy Loading: 1 vacuum Light Loading: 1 vacuum ASFM: 1 vacuum |
| Waste Summary: |
Heavy Loading: No information provided in report Light Loading: No information provided in report ASFM: No information provided in report |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Wet Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Painted Wood Trim: Finished Elegance; MDF Molding Board Area tested: 0.5 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Wet Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Granite Countertop: Discount Granite; Luna Pearl Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Wet Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Sealed Hardwood Flooring: High Gloss Santos Mahogany, 12-cm wide planks, click locked Area tested: 1.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Wet Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Toilet Tank Cover: White, porcelain (vitreous china) Area tested: 0.4 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |
| Decontamination Technology: |
Wet Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Indoor Surface: |
Wood Furniture: Shipyard Sofa Table; wood finish, sealed with nutmeg color Area tested: 0.6 m2 |
| No information is available for the selected technology and indoor surface combination at this time. | |