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Disinfectant Considerations
Danske Bank – Vilnius / Lithunia Boston Scientific – Paris / France
Carpet Collection: Clerkenwell / Triangular Path LVT Collection: Original Collection / Eero
Regardless of which active Frequency: Residual chemicals: Chemical concentrations Pre-test every cleaning
ingredient is chosen, it’s and dilution: and disinfecting agent:
important to consider a One-time application of ECHA Most virucidal disinfectants When required, special care As with any cleaning product,
few primary concerns as approved broad use virucidal require removal after being should be taken to properly test the cleaning or disinfecting
facilities consider the need disinfectants is generally well applied in order to remove dilute the virucidal disinfectant. agent to be used on a scrap
for regular application of tolerated. The main concern residual active and other added Refer to the virucidal disinfectant piece of the same flooring first.
ingredients that may build up
manufacturer’s user manual and
If no scrap is available, test in
is the impact to flooring
virucidal disinfectants: where repeated and frequent over time. For soft surfaces this equipment manufacturer’s user an inconspicuous area. Allow
application takes place. will typically involve an extraction manual for specific application test area to completely dry; then
To minimise the impact of process (powder based or hot instructions. check for any physical change
higher frequency application, water extraction) at regular before proceeding. If there is a
regular extraction is needed intervals. This interval will vary physical change, do not continue.
to remove residual chemicals depending on the frequency of Pretest additional products until
from the floor. application and the disinfecting a safe product is found or call a
agent used. professional cleaning technician.