Surface recontamination

Disinfecting high-contact surfaces inarguably is an important step to prevent the spread of pathogens. However, the practice falls well short of a total solution. Microorganisms are killed by surface disinfectants, but the defense is fleeting. Surfaces are quickly vulnerable to recontamination as soon as unwashed and unsanitised hands and contaminated air leave behind new issues. …

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Is your Cleaning Process Still Leaving Behind a Biofilm?

Businesses have become much more aware of the requirement to clean surfaces this year due to Covid-19.  They have implemented processes and trained staff.  But can they be assured staff are consistently cleaning surfaces to remove stubborn biofilm that can hide harmful bugs residing within the biofilm? Bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa and blue-green algae often …

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Disinfecting High-touch Surfaces

Disinfecting high-contact surfaces is an important step to prevent the spread of pathogens. However, the practice falls well short of a total solution. Microorganisms are killed by surface disinfectants, but the defense is fleeting. Surfaces are quickly vulnerable to recontamination as soon as unwashed and unsanitised hands and contaminated air leave behind new issues. Recognising …

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Mould in an internal wall

Why is Mould so Bad?

What is mould? Mould is not a plant and not an animal.  Mould is a fungus with its own unique “lifestyle”.  Mould in our home or workplace is harmful and it is important to know what to do to get rid of it. Green plants make their own food using carbon-dioxide from air and water …

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Germs

What is a germ? The term germ is a generic term used to describe microorganisms that can cause disease. These microorganisms can be bacteria, viruses, fungi, mould, mildew and spores.  All single-celled organisms that can only be seen with the use of a microscope are classified as a germ. Now you may ask, what types …

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