Due to an increased focus on cleaning and disinfecting, electrostatic sprayers have become a popular way to effectively disinfectant large surface areas. Traditional methods for cleaning surfaces and objects are time-consuming and often just spread dirt and germs around. Electrostatic disinfection can help manage cross-contamination better, especially in large indoor spaces such as schools, offices, businesses, etc.

How Do Electrostatic Sprayers Work?

Electrostatic disinfecting is a quick and easy way to evenly coat a surface with a disinfecting solution. Electrostatic sprayers apply a positive charge to liquid disinfectants as they pass through the applicator nozzle. The positively charged disinfectant droplets are then attracted to negatively charged surfaces, which allows for efficient and accurate coating of hard nonporous surfaces.

Germs and bacteria spread on hard to reach areas fast. Conventional spray disinfecting methods often overlook these areas and it’s virtually impossible to disinfect every inch of a room by hand. With an electrostatic sprayer, you can disinfect 10,000+ sq. feet of an area with a single solution tank. Another huge benefit is with the droplets being electrically charged, they actively seek out surfaces, allowing them to stick to and wrap around all sides of an object. This makes completely disinfecting a wheelchair in a hospital or a desk in a school a task that just takes seconds.

What Chemicals Are Used With an Electrostatic Sprayer?

BruTab 6S disinfectant sanitizer tablets are easy to use and more conducive for widespread applications with shorter dwell time. EvaClean PurTabs are another tablet-based solution option. Depending on the size of the tablet you use, the mixture ration and dwell times will be different.

For a concentrated disinfectant option, we recommend Pioneer Eclipse Nova disinfectant. It can be diluted out but requires 10 minutes of dwell time to be effective against viruses similar to the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).

When using any product, always follow the directions and safety information on the labels. Also, follow the directions and safety information that accompanies the electrostatic sprayer for proper solution use.

Is an Electrostatic Spraying System Right for You?

Electrostatic spray disinfection could be the right solution for you if you have rooms and surfaces that need to be completely disinfected, hard to reach cleaning areas or facilities that are sensitive to germs and bacteria. It’s the best method to eliminate germs and viruses that can easily spread.

The main benefits are:

• Reduces the time it takes to disinfect all surfaces by at least 50%

• Prevents cross-contamination and helps to control the spread of viruses such as influenza, MSRA, COVID-19, and others

• Prevents overuse of disinfectants by applying solutions more efficiently and evenly

Types of facilities that can benefit from electrostatic disinfection:

• Commercial buildings

• Residential homes and apartments

• Casinos, theaters, and event centers

• Offices

• Retail stores and malls

• Restaurants and bars

• Hospitals, assisted living facilities, and clinics

• Schools and daycares

• Hotels

• Buses, trains, and transit systems

If you’re interested in learning more about electrostatic equipment technology, contact our cleaning specialists for more information. You can also browse the selection of electrostatic disinfecting sprayers we carry.

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Things have changed at the office. We are all a little more careful, a bit more cautious, and definitely more aware of surfaces that we never were before.

It used to be that most of us considered a clean desk to be one without food crumbs or coffee splashes.  Now, it’s what you can’t see that you are worrying about.

This article will discuss the 10 most common spots you need to know your cleaner has disinfected, and how to assure yourself it’s being done.

1. Door Handles

We all know that it’s the first thing you touch most morning. All professional cleaners will wipe door handles as a matter of course.

You should notice that chrome surfaces are shiny, and less shiny surfaces have no marks or scuffs on them.

2. Door jams

Think about it, while you’re opening the door, what are you doing with your other hand? Not everyone touches the frame around a door, but enough people do that it’s worth checking now and then that your cleaners have a disinfectant spray that gets used there.

3. Telephones

This is probably the most touched surface in any office. Cleaners very rarely miss this one, but if you notice there are still crumbs between the number keys, or the display is hazy, leave a note for next time.

4. Keyboards/Mouse

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Generally speaking, you might be the only person touching these items. Yet, a weekly wiping will keep you from re-infecting yourself during cold\flu season, and you will definitely notice if it’s not done weekly – sticky keys are a dead giveaway.

5. Chair armrests

Most modern offices have ergonomic chairs with armrests. They are touched by every single person who sits down.

You should see the surface looking new and unmarked if it has been properly cleaned.

6. Coffee Pot Handles

If anything is touched by everyone in the office, this is it. Hopefully your office has a dishwasher which will disinfect, and hopefully this is done frequently.

7. Copier and Fax Control Panels

Again, most offices have communal machines, and most office cleaners cover this in a thorough clean. However, it is easy enough to check as a damp cloth will almost certainly leave marks on display screens.

Maybe it’s not beautiful, but it is reassurance this HTP has been covered!

8. Desk Edges

Imagine the scenario: you sit down at your desk, the chair begins to roll backward, where do you grab on? Reception areas and desks where clients sit definitely need a good disinfecting daily, and it’s easy enough to spot if you clean it yourself just once.

9. Interac/Point of Sale machines

No explanation needed, but this is one of those items that you may want to clean several times throughout the day.

10. Anything with a volume knob or dial

Radios, speakers, and other audio items might be used throughout the week, and should be disinfected often. Check with your cleaner about their schedule of cleaning these items if you can’t tell when it was done last.

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CLEANING

Removes dirt, grease, debris and many germs by scrubbing with soap (detergent) and water.

SANITIZING

Reduces the number of disease causing germs to a “safe level” (99.9% killed).

DISINFECTING

Kills disease causing germs on surfaces. This process is accomplished with germicides or physical agents such as high heat. We have Green solutions and state of the art Machines to disinfect your Business.

Most surfaces need to be cleaned, while high touch points need to be sanitized and disinfected.

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