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Effective surface disinfectants: protection against germs and viruses

Surface disinfectants play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy environment, whether in a doctor's surgery, nursing home or hospital. Especially in times of increased awareness of hygiene and infection control, the correct disinfection of surfaces is of great importance. Here you can find out why surface disinfectants are so important and how they can help you to keep your environment free from germs and viruses.

Why is it important to disinfect surfaces?

Surfaces are ideal transmission sites for pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. When we touch door handles, light switches, tables or other frequently touched surfaces, we can easily pick up and spread these germs. This is especially true in times of disease outbreaks, when the risk of infection is increased.

Surface disinfectants are specially developed products that enable pathogens on surfaces to be killed quickly and effectively. As a rule, medical disinfectants are bactericidal, virucidal and fungicidal. Depending on requirements, either ready-to-use disinfectants or concentrates for the individual preparation of the disinfectant solution are used. Disinfectant wipes have also become particularly popular. While surface disinfectants used to mostly contain aldehyde and were therefore harmful to health, nowadays aldehyde-free disinfectants are predominantly available.

What should you look for when choosing a surface disinfectant?

• Effectiveness or spectrum of efficacy: Make sure that the product you choose is effective against a wide range of germs and viruses, including coronaviruses. A broad spectrum of efficacy is particularly important in areas close to patients.
• Safety: Make sure that the disinfectant is safe to use and does not contain any harmful chemicals that could endanger your health.
• Applicability: Choose a product that is easy to use and suitable for the surfaces you want to disinfect. A look at the instructions for use will help you choose the right disinfectant. Because not all surfaces are the same. The compatibility of materials, e.g. examination tables, is different to that of floors, for example.
• Shelf life: Check the expiry date of the disinfectant to ensure that it is still effective.