Understanding ATP:
The Technology Behind Inspected Clean

Why inspected Clean
Explore ATP Technology
Inspection Standards
FAQ

What is Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)?

a·den·o·sine tri·phos·phate

An energy carrying molecule found in living and once living cells.

HOW IT WORKS:

The presence or absence of ATP is a direct correlation to cleanliness. A low level of ATP indicates that a surface is clean and can be evidence that cleaning protocols are effective.

How reliable is
ATP surface testing?

For more than 30 years, industries have used ATP surface monitoring to measure cleanliness beyond visual assessment. The novaLUMIIX uses a photomultiplier to detect light produced as ATP reacts with luciferin/luciferase. The photomultiplier detector is effective for use in many environmental conditions that require effective sanitation monitoring.

CAN THE ATP TESTS MEASURE FOR VIRUSES?

While it doesn’t measure for viruses, ATP surface testing scientifically identifies the presence or absence of biological matter, which is a gauge of general sanitation and levels of hygiene.  

NIH and CDC Recognized Technology

ATP monitoring is recognized by the National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for Level II environmental monitoring. The same technology is used in healthcare, food service, education and other environments where cleanliness is crucial.

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‍ATP surface testing

Inspected Clean Webinar Overview 

Demonstration of ATP Surface Testing

TOGETHER WE CAN REBUILD
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE

This new step gives you scientific validation that your cleaning protocols are effective with an independent, third-party process consumers trust.

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AAA HOTEL Inspections

If you are new to the AAA Diamond inspection program, please review our requirements to determine if a property qualifies to be AAA Diamond Designated.

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TOURBOOK MEDIA


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Surface Testing FAQ

AAA standards for cleanliness and condition have long been a foundation for the Diamond Program, and now the program is even stronger with the addition of ATP surface testing.

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Official appointment

The Official Appointment (OA) is the exclusive annual logo licensing program that allows you to display your AAA Diamond and Inspected Clean designation that your property is awarded after the inspection process.

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