Super Brush LLC

08/28/2026

Choosing an industrial foam swab by “small” or “large” leaves out the details that determine whether it will actually work. Tip shape, working width, usable reach, handle stiffness, and the fluid itself all matter.

Our new Industrial Foam Swab Selection Guide offers a practical way to narrow the options, assess chemical compatibility, and validate a swab before adding it to a production or maintenance process.

Read the guide: https://superbrush.com/blogs/news/industrial-foam-swab-selection-guide

Select an industrial foam swab by contact geometry, tip dimensions, usable reach, and real-world fluid compatibility. This guide provides a practical process for short-listing and validating the right configuration.

08/20/2026

Faint labels, skipped gaps, or inconsistent feeding do not always mean a thermal printer needs to be replaced. Sometimes the printhead, platen roller, or media sensors simply need attention.

Our new guide explains how to approach thermal-printer cleaning safely, what to inspect, and why the instructions for your specific printer should always come first.

Read the full guide: https://superbrush.com/blogs/super-brush-resources/how-to-clean-thermal-printer

Clean thermal-printer printheads, platen rollers, and sensors with a model-aware process that protects delicate parts and supports reliable label output.

08/14/2026

A vehicle interior can look clean and still have dust hiding between vent slats, around buttons, along console seams and inside cup-holder edges.

Our latest article looks at how professional detailers can use foam swabs as part of a complete interior-cleaning process. It covers tool selection, controlled cleaner application, surface precautions and practical techniques for reaching the areas that towels and larger brushes often miss.

Read the article: https://superbrush.com/blogs/press-releases/professional-car-interior-detailing-foam-swabs

Foam swabs help professional detailers clean vents, button gaps, seams and recessed areas with better control. Learn how to select a tip, manage chemistry and build the tool into a repeatable shop process.

08/06/2026

Foam swabs or cotton swabs? The better choice depends on what you are cleaning.

Cotton is absorbent and economical, but loose fibers can create problems in precision work. Foam offers more consistent tip shapes, controlled fluid handling and a lower risk of leaving fibers behind.

Our latest article explains the strengths, limitations and best uses of both materials so you can choose the right swab for your process.

Read the full comparison: https://superbrush.com/blogs/news/foam-swabs-vs-cotton-swabs

Foam swabs reduce loose-fiber risk and offer repeatable geometry, while cotton remains useful for economical, highly absorbent cleaning. Learn how to choose based on your surface, solvent and process requirements.

08/04/2026

Thank You for Visiting Super Brush LLC at ADLM 2026!

A sincere thank you to everyone who stopped by Booth #817 during the ADLM 2026 Clinical Lab Expo in Anaheim, California. It was a pleasure meeting so many laboratory professionals, diagnostic manufacturers, OEM partners, and medical device innovators from around the world.

We enjoyed discussing your applications, sharing our precision foam swab solutions, and introducing our new CE-marked Sterile Collection Swab line. The conversations and new connections made throughout the show continue to reinforce the growing demand for high-quality, precision-engineered foam swabs for diagnostics, specimen collection, laboratory cleaning, and medical device manufacturing.

For more than 65 years, Super Brush LLC has proudly manufactured precision foam swabs in the USA, offering over 3,000 standard configurations along with complete custom engineering and manufacturing capabilities.

If we didn't have a chance to connect—or if you'd like to continue the conversation—we'd love to hear from you.

🌐 Learn more: https://www.superbrush.com
🧪 View our Sterile Collection Swabs: https://superbrush.com/pages/super-brush-sterile-sample-collection-swabs-instructions-for-use
📧 Sales: [email protected]
📧 Custom Development: [email protected]

Thank you again for making ADLM 2026 a fantastic event. We look forward to working with you on your next laboratory or medical device project!

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07/23/2026

A clean fiber connection starts with the right process.

Dust, oil and residue on a connector end face can affect optical performance and may even cause permanent damage when contaminated connectors are mated.

Our latest article covers the essentials of fiber optic connector cleaning, including:

• How to inspect before cleaning\
• When to use dry or wet methods\
• How to select a properly sized cleaning tool\
• Mistakes that can damage connectors\
• Where the Super Brush Nano-tip foam swab fits into the process

Read the full guide: https://superbrush.com/blogs/press-releases/fiber-optic-connector-cleaning-a-safe-repeatable-process

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Contamination on a fiber connector can increase optical loss, spread to the mating surface or cause permanent end-face damage. Learn how to inspect and clean fiber optic connectors safely, when to use dry or wet methods and how to select a properly sized cleaning swab.

07/20/2026

We're heading to ADLM 2026 Clinical Lab Expo!

If you're attending the ADLM Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo in Anaheim, stop by Booth #817 and discover how Super Brush LLC is helping diagnostic laboratories and medical device manufacturers solve precision sampling and cleaning challenges.

This year, we're excited to introduce our new CE-marked Sterile Collection Swab line, providing high-quality specimen collection solutions designed to support customers throughout Europe and around the world.

Visit us to explore:
• CE-marked sterile collection swabs
• Swabs for diagnostic testing kits
• Medical device manufacturing swabs
• Precision cleaning swabs for laboratory equipment and electronics
• Custom-engineered foam swab solutions
• Over 3,000 standard foam swab configurations—all proudly Made in the USA

Whether you're developing a new diagnostic device, looking for a reliable manufacturing partner, or need a custom foam applicator, we'd love to meet with you.

📍 ADLM 2026 Clinical Lab Expo
📅 July 26–30, 2026
📍 Anaheim Convention Center
🎯 Visit Super Brush LLC at Booth #817

Learn more at www.superbrush.com

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07/17/2026

One small tool. Ten surprisingly useful jobs.

Foam swabs can help manufacturing and maintenance teams clean circuit boards, service industrial printers, apply lubricants and sealants, touch up coatings, reach recessed machine components and much more.

Our latest article explores 10 practical uses for foam swabs in manufacturing, maintenance and repair, along with tips for selecting the right swab shape and handle length for the job.

Read the article: https://superbrush.com/blogs/news/uses-for-foam-swabs-manufacturing-maintenance-repair

Foam swabs are versatile tools for precision cleaning, material application and equipment maintenance. Explore 10 practical manufacturing and repair uses, with tips for choosing the right Super Brush swab for each job.

07/15/2026

We were honored to have our General Manager, Misty McGinnes, represent Super Brush LLC at Walmart's Fifth Annual U.S. Manufacturing Fly-In in Washington, D.C.

The invitation-only event brought together American manufacturers, Walmart leadership, and policymakers to discuss the future of U.S. manufacturing, domestic supply chains, and creating opportunities for products proudly made in the USA.

For more than 65 years, Super Brush has been committed to designing and manufacturing innovative foam swab solutions right here in Springfield, Massachusetts. We appreciate Walmart's continued commitment to supporting American manufacturing and are proud to be part of the conversation about strengthening U.S. industry.

You'll find our Swab-its® Car Care Detailing Foam Cleaning Swabs in Walmart stores nationwide, along with an expanding selection of Swab-its® precision cleaning products available through Walmart Marketplace.

A sincere thank you to Walmart for the invitation and for championing American-made products and the manufacturers behind them.

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07/08/2026

Flux residue may be small, but PCB cleaning requires careful process control.

Our latest Super Brush article takes a closer look at how flux chemistry, solvent compatibility, contamination risks, cleaning methods, and inspection requirements all factor into the proper cleaning of printed circuit boards and sensitive electronics.

The key takeaway? There is no one-size-fits-all cleaning method. The right approach depends on the flux, assembly materials, product requirements, and validated cleaning process.

Read the full article on SuperBrush.com to learn more about PCB cleaning, localized residue removal, and the role precision cleaning tools can play in electronics manufacturing, rework, and maintenance.

Flux residue and other contaminants can affect printed circuit board cleaning and reliability requirements, but the correct cleaning method depends on the flux chemistry, assembly materials, and validated process. Learn how to approach PCB cleaning, solvent selection, localized residue removal, insp...