INFECTION CONTROL
CHOOSING THE RIGHT MATERIAL
Facilities cleaning has always been essential to protect employees and avoid disruption to businesses, but there’s no doubt that awareness is at an all-time high. From the new habits forged during the Covid-19 pandemic, to high-profile news stories about bacterial outbreaks, the importance of maintaining clean and bacteria-free surfaces is better understood than ever.
Nonetheless, amidst this renewed focus on cleaning, there are several criteria to consider when choosing the appropriate solution for each cleaning task.
COMPATIBILITY, ABSORBENCY, DURABILITY Ultimately, it starts with the end-user. Whoever is responsible for the actual cleaning of facilities can’t do their job unless they have a wipe that performs reliably and effectively.
What makes a good wipe? Firstly, it needs to maintain optimal moisture levels, striking the delicate balance between not being excessively wet or dry, to ensure effective disinfection. Thus, compatibility between the disinfectant and the cleaning solution is vital to achieve the required ‘contact time’ between the solution and the surface for effective disinfection and sanitisation.
Put simply, different materials have varying surface properties, such as fibres, porosity, or texture, which can impact the ability of a disinfectant absorbing into the converter. If such material and disinfectant is not compatible, the solution may not effectively penetrate the surface and ultimately, may fail to kill the harmful microorganisms.
Nonwoven disinfection and sanitising solutions are commonly used in facilities across the UK, ranging from healthcare environments, to kitchens, to offices.
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Eileen Calder, Product Manager of Wipes at Berry EMEIA Healthcare, Hygiene & Specialties, explains how facilities managers can get the right solution for every need by understanding the range of non-woven technologies available for professional wiping applications.
They are typically pre-moistened with a disinfectant solution, ensuring consistent and controlled application of the disinfectant.
This means the wipe is fit for purpose when the cleaner removes it from the pack. That’s because, with non- woven technologies, the converter is able to ‘wet’ quickly, absorbing fast on the production line whilst avoiding the liquid settling at the bottom of the packaging. The result is seamless dispensing of the wipes, meaning that the wipes don’t stick, tear or dispense in bulk when removing from the pack.
And, with a range of non-woven technologies available on the market to cater to degrees of disinfection needs, it is important to consider the intended use and specific material compatibility requirements. Berry Global offers solutions ranging from non-woven materials suitable for low-grade detergent-based cleaning, through to more layered or abrasive materials where alcohol-based disinfectants or additional cleaning power are used.
Better still, in today’s sustainably inclined world, Berry is working hard to make such ranges of HSD technologies environmentally friendly – we are now making material with over 90% post-industrial recycled (PIR) content.
Ultimately, choosing the right type of hard surface disinfection ensures that facilities managers can access the appropriate tools to ensure the effective cleaning and disinfecting of various surfaces, while maintaining hygiene and reducing the risk of cross- contamination. From disinfecting high-touch areas to tackling tough stains and spills, the versatility of surface cleaning solutions allows us to address a wide range of cleaning challenges.
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