Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 23rd June 2022 Issue no. 1022
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Hospital-grade microfibre said to eliminate risk of recontamination
Leading manufacturers are using these high-performance microfibre yarns to develop a new standard for materials targeting infection prevention in hospitals, hotels, cruise lines, long term care, and many other industries.
Room Shield has signed a joint venture agreement with a North Staffordshire manufacturer to bring its HOCL (hypochlorous acid) products to the commercial marketplace. ISS strengthens leadership position in the healthcare segment in Turkey
As a result, ISS will provide facilities management services, including cleaning, security, food, pest control, landscaping, reception, patient transport, laundry services and waste management, in a Public-Private-Partnership at four newly built hospitals (Adana, Elazı, Bursa and Yozgat) in Turkey until 2045. Vapourtec's easy-HC10 delivers significant cost savings
A significantly important year for the NHS and the world, the packed conference programme discusses Covid-19 epidemiology, Hospital Acquired SARS-CoV-2 infection, the dangers of measles re-emergence, other infections during a pandemic, what we can learn from other countries and other viruses, and much, much more.
This is the 45th peer-reviewed and published study validating Xenex Disinfection Services' patented pulsed xenon UV room disinfection technology, and the third published study verifying LightStrike's efficacy against VRE, a deadly pathogen that can live on hospital surfaces for days to weeks. Confidence in NHS grade UV-C light robots boosts care home infection prevention & control
Infection prevention control (IPC) is the cornerstone and needs to be thorough, fast and safe. A traditional deep clean is time consuming, uses chemicals, and rooms and facilities are not always returned immediately, as often the space will need more time to clear. What if there were to be an outbreak and there was an easier and more efficient way to deal with it? ISS launches ‘science of cleaning’ research project
ISS worked closely with NHS England and NHS Improvement in the development of the recently published National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021. Global Hygiene Summit to take place in Singapore in 2022
However, despite hygiene being the preventive component of the global fight against infectious diseases, it has languished as a minority scientific and political interest for decades.
The XLERATORsync dryer is the latest innovative deployment of Excel Dryer's cutting-edge technology. Beneath its modern exterior, the dryer houses technology developed with NASA rocket scientists to ensure optimal hand drying performance.
The short efficiency period of traditional sanitisers (such as chlorine) used on food production surfaces is a major weakness in the food sanitisation process, as the sanitisers regularly need to be reapplied to the contaminated surfaces. Powerful cleaning disinfectant approved as a medical device
But now hypochlorous acid has gone a step further with a product, manufactured by Aqualution Systems, now being approved as a Class 2a medical device further proving HOCl's efficacy as one of the most powerful and safe biocides available. Decitex - Smart textiles' new microbre mop comprises 100% recycled materials
The perfect marriage between textile innovation and respect for the environment, it is the ideal solution to the needs of hygiene & health professionals. New disinfection blue light system brings hope to hospitals' antibiotic resistance fight
Halton, a technology leader in ultra-clean ventilation systems, integrates disinfection blue light to eliminate microbes from surfaces while being 100% safe for the staff and patients. Mitie strengthens partnership with NHS Trusts
The new contracts will be for five years, with the option to extend for an additional two, and will see Mitie provide services for 75 buildings, including mental health facilities and inpatient units, in Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk. BBI Solutions facilitating fast action to tackle Legionella risk
The rapid Hydrosense test comes at a critical time as many buildings such as offices, schools and commercial properties reopen in accordance with the easing of restrictions. Using its patented Novarum technology, the company has developed a mobile app-based test reader and customisable data storage system solution for Hydrosense, a pioneer in the rapid testing industry committed to making widely available, fast, easy to use, accurate testing for Legionella SG1, the most dangerous strain of Legionella bacteria. Bulk HOCL disinfectant readily available from Centrego
European PPE demand to increase pressure on post-Covid supply chains
This is according to ASAP Innovations, a leading manufacturer of medical PPE, which states that over the next year buyers should ensure they have a reliable supplier in place. Auto Pod: The new automatic reserve paper roll dispenser
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Colop’s continued partnership with Microban International helps stamp out bacteria
Growing consumer demand for smarter products that are protected against bacterial growth spurred Colop into creating an entirely new kind of stamp more than 10 years ago. The proven antimicrobial formulation from Microban is integrated into products at the stage of manufacture, and lasts for the stamp's expected lifetime. Gothenburg gets world's first hospital linen optical waste sorting system
It is the first time that optical sorting technology has been used to manage soiled linen in a hospital environment. Its inclusion, which follows Envac's successful procurement bid, will significantly reduce time spent manually sorting soiled linen at the hospital's off-site laundry. Time and cost savings made by reducing manual sorting is expected to be reinvested in other front-line services.
One of the most successful developments in recent years has been the Bio-Guard Coating range which creates more hygienic surfaces with the use of Polygiene Biomaster. Additionally, the range incorporates Polygiene Verimaster security technology to verify the presence of the antimicrobial technology. Proven during pandemic, pioneering technology now expanding
Now the Danish company is in the process of implementing and testing the robot at one of the biggest hospitals in the United Arab Emirates.
The highly absorbent cleaning cloth especially suits demanding mechanical cleaning tasks in hygienically-sensitive areas due to its proven ability in removing bacteria and viruses by 99.99% on all surfaces. Hospital floors may pose a larger health risk than previously thought
Because items in the patient's room may touch the floor, pathogens on hospital floors can rapidly move to the hands and high-touch surfaces throughout a hospital room. Needlesmart clinical waste boxes to save NHS more than £120 million in government plastic tax
NeedleSmart is collaborating with the NHS, facilitated through the NHS Supply Chain innovation route, to drive a campaign forward to minimise single-use plastics and associated packaging. As of 1st April, and as part of the Government's recycling policies, all plastic packaging must contain 30% recycled material or be subject to a levy of £200 per tonne. Healthcare Cleaning Forum: Healthcare environmental hygiene turning towards the future
Visitors to this year's conference can look forward to interesting keynote speeches and breakout sessions relating to themes such as the impact of Covid, cleaning and disinfection, (international) guidelines, sustainability, the importance of evidence-based interventions and new, innovative technology. Rawlins secures exclusive rights for FogPod
The devices use micro-fogging technology to disperse micro water particles, in the form of fog. These tiny particles are capable of penetrating surfaces deeper and more effectively than traditional sprays. With the correct chemistry, this process destroys 99.999% of all known germs, bacteria, pathogens and viruses. ISSA & PPE Fraud Coalition pen letter to Congress calling for PPE fraud action
A joint letter from the two bodies describes how demand for PPE during the pandemic created opportunities for deceptive contracts between US businesses and foreign PPE suppliers that were either abandoned without fulfilment or which delivered counterfeit, substandard, or even soiled products. Bupa and NHS choose virus-killing air purifiers that can be used in occupied spaces
The units are offered in five different versions, with the size of the machine dictated by the volume of air purification required. The concept remains the same across all models, whereby polluted air is drawn into the rear of the unit, where it is filtered and cleaned using a combination of negative Ion particles. Vitalacy adds SmartBadge to hand hygiene monitoring portfolio
The latest addition to the Vitalacy Patient Safety Platform, this entry-level device enables healthcare systems to meet the Leapfrog Group's hand hygiene standards at a competitive price point. The SmartBadge provides a cost-efficient, yet accurate and effective way of improving hand hygiene compliance, which research studies have linked to lower healthcare-acquired infections. Healthcare, hospitality and other cleaning staff facing 'burnout' due to severe staff shortages
The extra procedures and protocols put in place during the pandemic to protect people's health along with the current severe staff shortages in the sector, compounded by staff absences due to winter illnesses and the disease itself and increasing numbers of personnel leaving the industry, have created a dangerous cocktail which has raised concerns for the health of staff. SoftBank publishes a study on the effects of air quality through the deployment of cobotics
Partnering with Infogrid - the smart building expert - utilising its air monitoring sensors, over 400,000 data points were taken in several sites, monitoring airborne particulates under normal activity and subsequently following the deployment of automated cobots. ACI and Trades unveil new factsheet on role of enzymes in detergent products
"The aim of this factsheet is to explain the role of these important ingredients, their environmental benefits and specific applications in a straightforward way, suitable for all audiences, both technical and non-technical," explains Dr Francis Kruszewski, ACI senior director, human health & safety. Chloe the robot joins Sodexo cleaning team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Chloe the robot will be helping the team who keep Stoke Mandeville hospital a clean and safe space for all by ensuring the floors of communal areas, corridors, entrances and the children's wards are kept spotless, whilst her human colleagues concentrate on sanitising touch points around the hospital which is crucial to preventing the spread of infections such as Covid-19.
222Protect is a safe Far-UVC light fixture which can be installed in overhead lighting and air handling units to destroy Covid-19 found in exhaled microdroplets in indoor environments. Mitie secures new £92.5m contract to support the John Radcliffe Hospital
The appointment follows a value testing exercise carried out between The Hospital Company Limited (THC) and Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust, as part of the existing John Radcliffe PFI arrangement. Microban International announces a new range of antiviral technologies
Microban has long been a trusted partner in a wide range of sectors - from consumer and healthcare to industrial and construction - and this announcement adds to the versatility of the company's technology portfolio.
CounterAct fixtures are designed for use in occupied indoor spaces, from cinemas, theme parks, museums and sports complexes, to retail facilities and restaurants, as well as transit hubs at airports, train and subway stations. 21st Birthday celebrations for Zybax
The company is continuing to develop new products providing sustainable and environmentally-friendly solutions and will shortly be launching a range of super concentrates with reduced packaging and clever dosing options. |
Infection risk in care homes drops 41% thanks to robots
The trial used advanced ATP testing equipment, commercial robotic vacuums and antiviral surface cleaner.
New antimicrobial laundry product kill germs on fabrics uses same technology as Covid-killing spray
Probiotic surface cleansers could significantly reduce hospital acquired infections
Mitie helps businesses breathe easy with new UV air disinfection service
Is Purelight the future of infection control?
ViroGuard: Cleantec Innovation's sanitiser and disinfectant range gets a new look for 2021
Why isn't UV disinfection being used more in the fight against Covid-19?
Latest testing success for Greyland against SARS-CoV-2
BICSc adds healthcare skills to the Cleaning Professional's Skills Suite
New handheld electrostatic device helps professional cleaners fight Covid-19
British breakthrough GermErase kills SARS-Cov-2 in 30 secs; provides protection for a month
Deactivate handheld disinfection device; proven to destroy SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces in 30 seconds
Jangro launches new antiviral range to tackle Coronavirus
Co-19 Virucidal Disinfectant boasts 60 second contact time
Covid-19: Samsic cleaning vaccination and plasma centres
Beware of hot air in new ventilation guidelines
New disinfectant wipes are 100% new biodegradable
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