Published in Parole de Marque
Reinforcing health and safety without sacrificing environmental protection: there is nothing paradoxical about it for these bio-cleaners. Combining sustainable surface cleaning and disinfection science, this method, which has been widely tested in sensitive environments, offers an optimal response in terms of efficiency and eco-responsibility, two notions that are resolutely strategic in the world of professional hygiene.
Bio-cleaning methods have become commonplace in health and medical facilities and are no longer marginal to the needs of a wider range of industries. Long seen as a contradiction to the notion of performance, the combination of ecological hygiene and disinfection has not only earned its stripes in sensitive environments by banishing the risk of infection and contamination, but is also now part of cleanliness policies aiming at greener alternatives, being respectful of users, occupants and the planet. Bio-cleaning has been growing steadily for the last ten years or so, and did not wait for the health crisis to gain ground in the field of professional hygiene. However, the protocols have accelerated the decision-making process at a time when there is a more intensive demand for services and a quest for the best compromise between efficiency and sustainable development. Oxy’Pharm’s flagship product, which has its roots in the fight against hospital-acquired infections, technological innovation combined with an eco-responsible approach is fully in line with this idea: “Nowadays it is possible to achieve very high results in terms of disinfection with completely biodegradable products, in relatively complex areas,” affirme Romain Rouleau, Managing Director of the Ile-de-France-based group, which designs, manufactures and distributes airborne surface disinfection solutions (ASD). “With this in mind, in 2019, we have also integrated Sanivap, a company specialising in steam cleaning and disinfection equipment; a technology that match with both our customers’ expectations and our DNA. “
The dual operational effect
Two are stronger than one. In this race for performance, the complementary nature of the offer is the trump card up its sleeve: “For any environment, and even more so at this time of year, controlling the risk of surface transmission justifies the application of a comprehensive treatment, involving both daily cleaning and disinfection of contact points, but also disinfection on a larger scale to reinforce efficacy in 100% of spaces,” the manager explains. This combination both reinforces the benefits in terms of prevention and hygiene protocols, and also argues in favour of greater safety in the implementation of processes: “Unlike manual disinfection practices, our airborne technology requires no handling, no human contact with the surfaces and works completely autonomously,” says Romain Rouleau. This automation not only limits the risk of contamination of the operators, but also allows the coverage of inaccessible areas thanks to the homogenous dispersion of hydrogen peroxide, in the form of a completely biodegradable dry mist and without any wet residue. In response to the expected performance, the time saved is invaluable. “ Additionally
ONE DUO, SEVERAL SOLUTIONS
– 100% automated disinfection range
NOCOTECH is an automated concept for surface disinfection by dry diffusion. The Nocotech range is based on the coupled action of an automated surface treatment device (Nocospray) and a liquid disinfection (Nocolyse+) or insect extermination product (Oxypy and Oxypy+). Airborne diffusion means that even surfaces in the most difficult to access areas can be treated.
– Steam bio-cleaning range
Leader in steam bio-cleaning, the SANIVAP range has steam generators (SP400, SP540H, SP500/600 and SP800) and a variety of treatment accessories suited to each situation for thorough and effective cleaning. SANIVAP’s devices ensure
bio-cleaning of surfaces.
the scientific guarantee issued by the NFT72-110 standard for all steam devices, which is a reputed process for eliminating micro-organisms on surfaces and the airborne disinfection formula also ticks all the boxes, Romain Rouleau says: “Hydrogen peroxide is effective on all pathogens, including Covid 19, and is non-corrosive, non-allergenic and non-toxic. In contrast to certain practices aimed at achieving the European reference standards (NF T72-281 and EN 17272), there are no tricks used to boost this formulation. “
Eco-responsibility, the mother of innovation
Going further than the ecological and sanitary benefits, the combination of steam and bio-disinfection is much more than a marriage of convenience. Although this results in a more rational use of hygiene actions, this combination can also be a clear economic advantage over the traditional cleaning and disinfection processes, which are sometimes chemical-intensive. “A steam device can replace all manual disinfectant sprays,” states the director of Oxy’Pharm. On an environmental level, this capacity will have a strong impact on reducing plastic waste, supply fluxes, but also the use of water, the only resource, with a small amount being enough to cover a wide spectrum of surfaces, several times a day. As a lever for innovation, the non-energy consuming function of the equipment offers a significant distinction compared to other ranges on the market, added to its production, which is guaranteed made in France. “Although steam devices place many solutions on the back burner, there is no question of avoiding support on the ground, towards the application of the most efficient processes: “Far from being a stranger to our environments, disinfection practices deserve the best selection process. With steam, it is not a matter of pushing a button, but of training in good working postures to prevent any form of risk to the health and safety of workers. This is also an eco-responsible approach,” concludes Romain Rouleau.
WHO ARE WE?
Created in 2003 with the aim of investing in the fight against nosocomial infections in an eco-responsible manner, OXY’PHARM manufactures and distributes machines and biodegradable products for airborne surface disinfection, a concept that operates in a 100% automated manner, as well as for insect extermination. The NocoTech concept was born from this idea. It is based in Champigny-sur-Marne, in the Parisian suburbs, and all of the activity currently occurs on the production site, which makes OXY’PHARM a 100% French producer. The company generates 85% of its turnover from exports to more than 120 countries (Europe, Asia, Middle East, North America, Latin America, etc.).
Website:
www.oxypharm.net / www.sanivap.fr
