- What is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?
- How to clean and disinfect?
- Can any product be used for disinfection?
- Is there a product that cleans and disinfects at the same time?
- Which areas should be cleaned and disinfected? How often ?
- What is meant by a surface that is touched frequently?
- Should we use protective equipment while cleaning and disinfecting?
- Are there methods for cleaning and disinfection that we should not use?
- Can we use cleaning and disinfecting chemicals without worry?
What is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?
Cleaning: This operation means the physical removal of microbes. In fact, using detergents and water(soap and water), clean the desired surface and this action is the most necessary step in any process of disinfection. (routine cleaning)
Disinfection:
The disinfection process means using disinfectants to destroy viruses,
bacteria, fungi, etc. Before disinfecting, cleaning is very important
because dirt can reduce the ability of disinfectants to kill germs . Two
important points to keep in mind regarding disinfectants are the
concentration of the disinfectant and contact time for disinfection.
How to clean and disinfect?
Before you start cleaning, you must first provide the necessary equipment, cleaning cloths, all kinds of cleaners, personal protective equipment such as wearing clothes, masks and gloves if necessary.
To
clean the surface, you should start cleaning with detergent and warm
water. You can use different detergents available in markets.
After cleaning the surfaces, it is time to disinfect. Disinfectants are effective if the surface in question is clean
Always remember two points for cleaning:
1- To
clean, start from top to bottom and then go to the floor. With this
method, any dust particles or garbage falls on the floor and is cleaned
at the end.
2- To start cleaning, start from the dirtiest
place and gradually move towards the dirtiest place. For example, start
from the toilet first
Can any product be used for disinfection?
You
can use all the products that are called disinfectants in the markets,
but be sure that they have a long shelf life to kill germs , they are
harmless to the environment and animals, and they are so-called
bio-based, they do not harm the surfaces, they do not cause dryness and
flaking if they come into contact with the skin of the hands, they
eliminate 99.99% of germs and...
Some people use bleach because they don't have disinfectants at home. Do you know the harms of bleaching substances for health?
What is the role of bleach?
The
materials that are sold under the name of bleaches are only responsible
for changing the color, they cannot eliminate microbes, molds and fungi
because they only create the impression that by changing the color of
the desired surface. has been cleaned But it is not like this.
Bleaching
agents release a poisonous gas that is carcinogenic and very dangerous
to inhale. Especially in people who have respiratory diseases.
Is there a product that cleans and disinfects at the same time?
Yes,
some products can be used for both cleaning and disinfection. Just read
the instructions on the products to find out which one works
effectively
Which areas should be cleaned and disinfected? How often ?
Cleaning
and disinfecting surfaces should be prioritized, for example, door
handles, light switches, tables, telephones, toilets, and any surface
that is frequently touched during the day should be cleaned and
disinfected.Some places like toilets should be cleaned and disinfected
as soon as germs are seen. (infection prevention)
In the case of public space
such as cinemas, stores, buses, subways, offices, etc., due tothe high
traffic of different people in order prevent the spread diseases such as
covid-19 pandemic.
What is meant by a surface that is touched frequently?
A surface that is repeatedly touched by different people. touch surfaces such as doors, electrical switches, fences, etc.
(centers for disease control)
Should we use protective equipment while cleaning and disinfecting?
When cleaning and disinfecting, you should wear anything recommended by the product manufacturer.
Are there methods for cleaning and disinfection that we should not use?
There are some cleaning methods that cause viruses to spread, these types of methods should not be used.
Is disinfection with a fogger effective?
It
is very effective to use a disinfecting device by fogging method.
Because with this method, viruses and bacteria that are suspended in the
air are also destroyed
Can we use cleaning and disinfecting chemicals without worry?
This
is the concern of many people who use disinfectants. There are various
products available in the markets that you can use safely by reading
their instructions.
We produce innovative and
bio-based products such as hand sanitizers, surface disinfectants,
animal disinfectants, plant disinfectants, disinfectant devices, and
using pico technology (particles smaller than nano) and 99.99%
protection against germs (viruses, bacteria and fungi), we have made it
easy for you to use disinfectants without worry.
These products do
not harm the good bacteria on the hands due to the low alcohol
percentage or zero alcohol percentage and the presence of the active
ingredient benzalkonium chloride.
And thanks to the presence of
aloe vera in its ingredients, they soften the skin of the hands. These
products can be used by all people from the age of three to the elderly.
Also, because it is bio-organic and bio-based, it does not harm the
environment and animals.
These products do not cause any damage to
the surfaces and destroy viruses, bacteria and fungi by penetrating
deeply. You also don't need to reapply because of the long-lasting
protection