FEATURE


The change in attitude recognises the importance of the relationship between cleanliness and infection control, and demands that specific cleaning standards are developed. We now see the emergence of new technologies, or the adaption of existing technology developed for use in other areas, i.e. food hygiene, pharmaceutical manufacturing. In particular, we have seen the introduction of chemicals, the means of applying them, and the development of cleaning as a “science”.


Consult an Expert Whilst many organisations will opt to develop these services themselves, the need for specialist companies that have the expertise and understanding of the complexities has emerged.


One company that takes this science very seriously is CK Group Services. The company works on the principle of preventative cleaning, by ensuring an effective daily cleaning programme removes harmful bacteria. The way in which CK Group achieves this differs depending on the setting within the


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facility and the risks associated with that area.


One of the most successful methods is cleaning with microfibre in combination with steam technology. This highly effective teaming has so much cleaning potential that in most instances, it can be used without the need for chemicals.


Of course, there are times when outbreaks cannot be prevented, only contained and eliminated. In these instances, CK Group Services understand that the faster a room can be decontaminated, the more likely an outbreak is eliminated. They have repeatedly found the use of Vapourised Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) to be the most effective means to achieve this. Once the VHP unit has been deployed, any surface where the vapour has made contact will be decontaminated within a few hours.


CK Group cleaning operatives work closely with infection control teams to ensure that processes address the issues, and to develop services which embrace new technologies and systems to ensure effective, targeted


The relationship between high standards of


cleaning - known as environmental


hygiene - and infection prevention and


control, has become well established.


environmental hygiene. In particular, their expertise may be sought by smaller organisations that may only face the challenges described intermittently, and either do not have the resources, or cannot afford the financial challenge of specialist equipment and specially trained staff, or to meet ad hoc requirements in larger facilities.


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