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360° UV-C decontamination: Helping to maintain healthy spaces
Ecolab has launched the latest innovation in UV-C decontamination to help enhance environmental hygiene protocols and maintain healthy spaces.
Earlier this year it was reported that an increasing rate of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) had been found in NHS Trusts and independent sector organisations.1
While
work is being done to understand the various factors behind this increase, the data highlights again the importance of blending prevention and control measures to protect both patients and staff from infection. Good environmental hygiene is one of the
key strategies to preventing the transmission of infections. It is, however, no mean feat for the NHS who clean an area the size of Gibraltar every single day. As described by NHS England in their National standards of healthcare cleanliness “Delivering a high-quality healthcare cleaning service is complex, demanding and not to be underestimated”. The emergence of new technologies that can enhance cleaning and disinfection measures is an important step to achieving comprehensive decontamination within healthcare settings. One of these technologies is UV-C light. Throughout the 20th century, scientists
began to further develop their understanding of UV radiation and in particular its impact on microorganisms. UV-C light was found to have the greatest germicidal effectiveness and has since been demonstrated to significantly reduce the
risk of HCAIs when used in addition to terminal cleaning.2-6
UV-C works to effectively inactivate
pathogens that may be missed during manual cleaning by targeting residual contamination on high-touch surfaces such as bed rails. It’s a growing technology that can help infection prevention teams to maintain healthy spaces. A new multi-tower system has been launched this summer by Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions that protect people and the resources vital to life. Designed and manufactured by Mackwell Health, the new Illuvi® UV-C system has been designed to enhance existing hygiene protocols in healthcare settings, providing an additional layer of protection after manual cleaning. It provides an exciting opportunity for healthcare organisations across the UK and Ireland to enhance their
Illuvi®
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cleaning and disinfection measures with state- of-the-art technology. United by their commitment to sustainability,
safety, and infection prevention, Ecolab and Mackwell Health have worked together to develop the new Illuvi® UV-C device as a leading solution that meets the highest standards for efficacy and safety. The system has been tested against the BS 8628:2022 standard to meet strict requirements for UV disinfection. This standard ensures the device effectively targets a range of pathogens including bacteria, yeast, viruses, and Clostridium difficile, which last year alone affected almost 17,000 patients in England.7 Safety and sustainability are core to the design
of the Illuvi® UV-C system. A cable management system enables quick setup and takedown of the device, reducing the likelihood of trip hazards, while motion sensors prevent accidental exposure to UV radiation. Decontamination is optimised through pre-programmed cycles based on room size to help ensure consistent and reproducible results, with traceability and reporting features included to help monitor cycle completeness. The Ecolab team provide in-depth training to support teams to learn how to use the system, and how to incorporate it into their current routines. Most importantly, training includes how to ensure the most efficacious results by utilising the four
represents a step-change in UV-C disinfection
performance. Our team has delivered a solution that combines world-class efficacy, advanced usability, and robust safety. We’re proud to partner with Ecolab to make this technology available
across the NHS and beyond. Nick Brangwin, CEO of Mackwell Group
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www.clinicalservicesjournal.com I September 2025
Photographs taken at Thorlux Lighting – with thanks for their support.
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