The Germinator
June 1st 2006 After 50 years fighting germs in the USA, cleaning panacea Spray 9 is bringing the fight to the UK and Europe. Where cleaning and disinfecting is of prime importance, the company says only one product is needed
After half a century of success in the North American medical market, Spray 9 hospital grade cleaner/disinfectant is launching across the UK and Europe.
Designed and developed to assist in the effective cleaning of hard surfaces and the control of cross infection in critical cleaning areas, Spray 9 is a water-based, readily biodegradable, non-flammable and non-hazardous high performance product that conforms to EU648/COM legislation, is an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered disinfectant and is tested to BS EN 1276:1997.
According to distributors, Spray Nine Europe, it kills MRSA, Noro virus, HIV-1, E-Coli, Salmonella Choleraesuis, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and more in 45 seconds!
Spray 9 combines six key product attributes in one ready for use package as it is a highly effective: Cleaner; Disinfectant; Degreaser; Deodoriser; Fungicide; Sanitiser – kills 99.9% of germs in 10 seconds!!
As a powerful cleaner/degreaser Spray 9's cleaning power tackles really tough cleaning jobs other products don't. It cuts through stubborn dirt, grime, grease and other hard to remove soils, and lifts off stains with ease, claims the company. It will also clean/disinfect/degrease/deodorise and sanitise with ease – performing the tasks of multiple products, consolidating chemical usage and reducing inventory.
As an EPA registered disinfectant (EPA reg.no. 6659-3), Spray 9 kills a broad spectrum of germs and viruses in only 45 seconds. When used regularly, Spray 9 reduces the risk of cross infection, and has been tested to BS EN 1276:1997. All of the testing on Spray 9 is carried out by independent test laboratories in the UK and USA. As an EPA registered product any claim made by Spray 9 has to be independently tested and approved by the EPA prior to inclusion on labelling and literature.
Spray 9 hospital grade cleaner/disinfectant is readily biodegardable according to OECD301-C Modified Miti Test (1).
According to Spray Nine Europe, Spray 9 digs out tough grease, grime and other stubborn soils with "spray on – wipe off" ease from stainless steel, plastic, glazed tile, rubber, vinyl,fibreglass, baths, sinks, showers, toilets, formica, worktops, refrigerators, trolleys, wheelchairs and other hard surfaces.
The company claims it is the answer where cleaning and disinfecting is of prime importance, and whilst it is not to be used as a terminal sterilant/ high level disinfectant, it may be used to pre-clean or decontaminate critical or semi-critical medical devices prior to sterilisation.
Spray 9 is aimed at hospitals, nursing homes, day care centres, nurseries, schools, emergency vehicles, doctors surgeries, police cells, prisoner transport vehicles, prisons and more. The unique versatility of spray 9 enables it to be used as a floor and wall cleaner, for toilets, kitchen and canteen areas. It even performs as a spot cleaner on carpets and as a laundry pre-spotter on uniforms and workwear.
Spray 9 is a synergistic blend of cleaning agents, synthetic detergents and builders with a quaternary disinfectant in a waterbased solution and is colourless with no odour.
Ready for use it requires no complicated dilution ratios – removing the risk of dilution errors – and contains no bleach, acids or solvents.
Available in the following sizes, Spray Nine Europe has complimented the products with a range of dispensing accessories to enable the ease of use of the product: 750ml trigger spray; 4 litre plastic bottle; 20 litre plastic jerri can; 208 litre drum; 1040 litre ibc tank.
An airflow tap can be supplied to fit onto the 20 litre size container that enables the re-fill of the 750ml and 4 litre bottles from a central storage area.
In addition, a remote sprayer is available that fits onto the 4 litre bottle and enables the operator to leave the bottle on a trolley and reach difficult or remote areas over a metre away from the bottle.
Additionally the 4 litre bottle can be easily carried to locations. This option makes large area clean down easy and effective. | 
