Industrial Cleaning Operator how-to

How to Do a Water Break Test

Water shows oil.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Water shows oil. In short: rinse; hold; watch, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Rinse the part.

  2. Hold vertical.

  3. Watch the water film.

  4. Look for beading.

  5. Reclean if needed.

  6. Record.

Safety reminders for industrial cleaning operators

  • Wear chemical PPE
  • Know eyewash stations
  • Ventilate
  • Never mix chemicals

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