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The systems can disinfect large areas


quickly and are ideal for settings where traditional chemical cleaning is cumbersome and complex, such as where lots of equipment is present. For example, Moonbeam3 from


Diversey delivers a powerful UV-C light to provide fast broad-area disinfection of high-touch surfaces in as little as three minutes; much faster than fogging, and almost twice as effective as traditional cleaning and disinfection alone in destroying the pathogens that cause healthcare associated infections (HCAIs).


Taking to the floor Flooring is a particularly high-risk surface and as such requires special attention. Sam McNaughton, technical services


advisor at Sika Flooring, explains that, not only are the cleaning products used important, but the choice of material itself should also be carefully considered. He told hdm: “The main


consideration for hospitals and care homes is to choose a floor that is easy to clean and this is best achieved with the specification of seamless flooring. “Seams in flooring are areas where


dirt can easily be picked up and stored, ultimately harvesting bacteria and mould. “This, in a hospital environment, is a


big issue because as little as 10 bacteria cells can cause illness. Therefore, a seamless, easy-to-clean floor eliminates and helps to prevent such build-ups.” On cleaning, he adds: “The surface


profile of a floor will impact on the type of cleaning regime. “For example, a smooth floor will be


far easier to clean compared to a broadcast aggregated finish as the dirt pick-up will be minimal in comparison. “Therefore, it depends on the


hospital or care home’s requirements. “If, for instance, they need a floor


that conforms to the HSE slip-resistance guidelines (SRV/PTV >36 in both wet and dry) then they will have to balance that with the ease of cleaning. “Broadcast aggregated flooring


systems use a range of different quartz grain sizes – the greater the quartz size, the more chance the floor will pick up and retain dirt. This will make the surface harder to clean.”


gbr.sika.com/flooring www.tristel.com www.diversey.com


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