Caring chemicals for the vulnerable

Hygiene is important in any foodservice application but it is especially so in hospitals and care homes.However, very strong cleaning chemicals tend to have a negative impact on the environment, says Winterhalter.

The company has added some environmentally friendly products to its range of cleaning chemicals.All the new products are based on detergents, biocides or solvents derived from plants.

To help care homes and hospitals develop the necessary hygiene programme to ensure regulations are met, the company also provides support and training as necessary.

Products include its new powdered detergent rejuvenator to remove rinse aid film from glasses and extend their working life. It can also be used to pretreat new glassware removing all traces of chemicals used in manufacture, especially the mould release agents, so they are safe.

Next is the Diamond 2000 detergent for hard water use.Meanwhile the Sapphire 2000 rinse aids for dishwashers contain a blend of low-foaming surficants , to give fast drying. There is also a Floor Maintainer which contains specially blended waxes to give a highly polished slip resistant finish when burnished at high speed.