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Understand European Norms: What They Mean for Disinfection

Infection prevention is not just about choosing the right product, it’s about understanding the European Norms (EN standards) that define what “effective” really means. These internationally recognised benchmarks ensure that […]

The Importance of Cleaning prior to High-Level Disinfection

In healthcare settings, high-level disinfection (HLD) is essential for patient safety, but its success depends on a critical first step: cleaning. This manual process removes visible soil and organic material, […]

Why Wiping Works: Understanding the Role of Pressure in Manual Disinfection

Manual disinfection is a proven and effective method for disinfection. One important factor influencing its success is the pressure applied during the wiping process. EN 16615 is designed to evaluate […]

High-Level Disinfection: What, When and Why?

High-level disinfection (HLD) is a process that eliminates all vegetative bacteria, mycobacteria, enveloped and non-enveloped viruses, fungi and some bacterial spores. What’s the difference between disinfection and sterilisation? Required Level […]

The Hidden Risks in Infection Prevention

Infection prevention and control protocols are essential for safety, but it’s important to recognise that gaps and risks can exist. Addressing these helps ensure strong compliance, reliable protection, and confidence […]

Navigating the Shadows – Understanding Six Uncertainties with UV-C Technologies