Trusting in microfibre
December 1st 2008 Healthguard, Ecolab's Microfibre
System, has recently been
chosen by the East Lancashire
Hospital Trust, which covers a
population of 520,000 across
East Lancashire.
The Trust was looking for a
solution to improve cleaning
performance and make it easier
to eliminate and prevent
hospital associated infections.
Trials of a range of microfibre
systems were undertaken and
hospital staff evaluated them.
The Ecolab Healthguard
Microfibre system was chosen
for ease of use, cost
effectiveness, aesthetics,
reduction in chemical use,
infection control and laundering.
"We are certain that the use of
the system will support further
reduction of Hospital Associated
Infections including MRSA and cdifficile,"
says a spokesman from
the Trust.
"With the Microfibre cleaning
system, evidence shows bacterial
removal of over 99%," says Nick
Burchell, marketing manager,
Ecolab."One stop mopping
allows wards to be damp dusted,
washed and dried in one
process, giving productivity
savings of up to 45%. Ecolab
Healthguard specialists ensure
ward staff are fully trained."
Ecolab Rasantec Star
Microfibre Mops provide onestep,
no-rinse mopping.The
company says they are 50%
lighter than traditional mops
and pre-impregnated with
neutral detergent.The cleaning
trolley is modular so accessories
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