{"id":38877,"date":"2025-07-16T17:54:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T15:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/?p=38877"},"modified":"2026-02-11T09:32:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T08:32:47","slug":"how-provilan-and-rigorous-benchmarking-elevate-probiotic-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/en\/how-provilan-and-rigorous-benchmarking-elevate-probiotic-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"How Provilan and Rigorous Benchmarking Elevate Probiotic Cleaning?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ember2273\">Scientific study highlighting the importance of data in applications such as cleaning using advanced and living biotechnologies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember2274\">In the rapidly evolving cleaning industry, sustainability and efficacy are now inseparable. At Probiotic Group, we&#8217;ve made it our mission to back every claim with robust, science-driven evidence\u2014showcasing not only the efficacy of our Provilan range, but also our unique capability in benchmarking and validating the true performance of probiotic cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ember2275\">Why Benchmarking Matters for Probiotic Cleaning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember2276\">Traditional cleaning products often focus on instant results. But when it comes to microbial-based cleaning products (MBCPs), there\u2019s much more beneath the surface: probiotic spores must attach, persist, germinate, and actively degrade organic matter over time. To meaningfully compare MBCPs with conventional cleaners, and to differentiate among probiotic brands, a thorough, multi-parameter benchmarking is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ember2277\">Our Approach: Comprehensive, Multi-Dimensional Assessment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember2278\">Probiotic Group leverages a blend of standardized laboratory assays and real-world applications to deeply evaluate both the <strong>immediate<\/strong> and <strong>long-term<\/strong> impacts of Provilan and competing products. Here\u2019s how we do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spore Attachment:<\/strong> Measuring the ability of probiotic spores to adhere to different surface types.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Persistence:<\/strong> Quantifying spore retention and surface colonization over a period of days.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Germination:<\/strong> Ensuring probiotics activate and metabolize, critical for long-lasting cleaning.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enzymatic Activity:<\/strong> Testing the degradation of real-world soils like starch, proteins, and fats.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ecological Impact:<\/strong> Running tests in high-traffic environments to observe real microbial shifts and surface hygiene.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ember2281\">Unrivaled Results: Benchmarking Provilan\u00ae Against the Rest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember2282\">Our rigorous studies consistently highlight the strengths of Provilan\u00ae Multi-Purpose Cleaner, not just over conventional formulas but even among leading probiotic competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ember2283\">Key Highlights from Recent Benchmarking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Superior Spore Performance:<\/strong> Provilan\u00ae probiotics consistently show high adhesion (90%-99%) and persistence (&gt;95% retention after 7 days), outperforming or matching the best probiotic market alternatives.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highest Germination Rates:<\/strong> In nutrient-rich and realistic soils, Provilan\u00ae spores achieve up to 35% germination, indicating rapid activation and deeper cleaning versus lower germination (as little as 0%) in some competitor formulations.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dual Enzymatic Power:<\/strong> Provilan\u00ae is unique in offering robust amylase and protease activity\u2014allowing the targeted degradation of both starches and proteins for a truly deep clean. This is not always found in other probiotic cleaners, some of which lack amylase activity entirely.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instant and Long-Term Cleaning: <\/strong>Provilan\u00ae matches or exceeds immediate cleaning performance of conventional products (e.g., Mr. Proper, Ecover). Critically, Provilan\u00ae surpasses both probiotic and conventional rivals in <em>long-term<\/em> soil breakdown\u2014removing up to 27% of milk residues and excelling on persistent soils like starch, fat, and minced meat.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-World Microbial Health:<\/strong> In public facility tests, Provilan-treated surfaces developed healthy probiotic communities and saw a marked decrease in harmful pathogens over time, something not observed with traditional chemical cleaning regimens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"611\" data-id=\"39474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/starch-1024x611.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/starch-1024x611.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/starch-300x179.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/starch-150x90.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/starch-768x458.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/starch.jpeg 1089w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"415\" data-id=\"39473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/biomass-1024x415.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/biomass-1024x415.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/biomass-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/biomass-150x61.png 150w, https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/biomass-768x311.png 768w, https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/biomass.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ember2286\">Transparent, Evidence-Backed Verification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember2287\">What genuinely sets Probiotic Group apart is our commitment to <em>verifiability<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Side-by-Side Comparative Testing:<\/strong> Every claim about Provilan\u00ae is validated alongside competitors in controlled and open settings.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced Biological Methods:<\/strong> We use optical density growth tracking, surface swabbing, and enzymatic assays (e.g., API\u00ae ZYM) to generate objective, reproducible metrics.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-World Validation:<\/strong> Beyond the lab, our products are tested in large public facilities, demonstrating efficacy and persistence where it matters most.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ember2289\">The Takeaway: A New Standard for Hygiene<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember2290\">Our evidence shows that Provilan\u00ae, underpinned by an unmatched scientific benchmarking approach, delivers a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable solution in any environment. We invite industry peers, partners, and stakeholders to demand this level of transparency and performance from all cleaning solutions\u2014because sustainable cleaning should never mean compromising on efficacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brands such as Provilan\u00ae Clean, CIF\u00ae Infinite Clean, ECOVER\u00ae, Pronto\u00ae, BIOBACT\u00ae, Dr. Schnell\u00ae and Greenspeed\u00ae have been benchmarked in our efficacy studies.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember2292\"><em>Want to learn more about how Probiotic Group sets the standard in probiotic cleaning and benchmarking? Ask us for the technical report by mailing us at <\/em><a href=\"mailto:sales@probiotic-group.com\"><em>sales@probiotic-group.com<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember2293\"><em>Let\u2019s connect and drive the future of hygiene together!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember2294\">Article author: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/martinsjr\/\">Martin Schoonbroodt<\/a>, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/probiotic-group\/\">Probiotic Group<\/a> Luxembourg S.A.<br>Report author: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sofija-andric-784a95114\/\">Sofija Andric<\/a>, Scientific Manager at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/probiotic-group\/\">Probiotic Group<\/a> Luxembourg S.A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Benchmark study compared Provilan\u00ae Clean Multi-Purpose Cleaner with other probiotic and conventional brands. The results?<br \/>\n&#8211; Superior probiotic germination<br \/>\n&#8211; Enzymatic activity (starch + protein breakdown)<br \/>\n&#8211; Long-lasting surface hygiene through probiotic colonization<br \/>\n&#8211; Verified real-world performance in high-traffic public settings such as public transportation and public exhibition halls in Germany<\/p>\n<p>Unlike conventional products, Provilan\u00ae Clean continues to work days after use, reinforcing healthier surfaces through biological action backed by science.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":30313,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[369],"tags":[683,686,682,684,647,645,687,646,685,644,643],"class_list":["post-38877","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-our-articles","tag-cif","tag-dr-schnell","tag-ecover","tag-greenspeed","tag-mbcp","tag-microbiology","tag-mr-proper","tag-probiotics","tag-pronto","tag-rd","tag-science"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38877","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38877"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38877\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39476,"href":"https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38877\/revisions\/39476"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30313"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38877"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38877"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.provilan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38877"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}