SWAT bugs in hospital WCs
April 1st 2008

With the business of reincorporating the UK operation into Swisher International now complete, the washroom specialist is targeting more specific sectors – and with a range of specially devised programmes available, hospitals are high on the agenda

Over the past seven months, Swisher says it has undergone a complete transformation: Swisher International, the US parent company, bought back the UK branch of Swisher and has subsequently introduced an entire new range of products and services.

Alongside its weekly sanitation programme with the introduction of new products and services, the firm is now targeting more vertical sectors.Hospitals are now high on the Swisher agenda, and the company claims to offer programmes and products calibrated to address very specific hygiene needs. For example: Swisher Total Image system – A complete service package to ensure that a facility has the most hygienic environment possible.A high-pressure detailing unit delivers powerful cleaning chemicals to the entire facility – floor to ceiling and everywhere in-between.

The unit itself recovers the water and chemicals its sprays, so there is no liquid residue and because the treatments are thorough, Swisher eliminate years of unhygienic accumulation that conventional cleaning cannot reach, giving you a new base on keeping your facility as hygienic as possible for the future.

SWAT (Swisher Anti-microbial Treatment) – A micro-misting device ensures a thorough, even distribution of a super potent germicide that coats all exposed surfaces to kill harmful and odourcausing contamination wherever it may be.The germicide is 99.9 per cent bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal on an amazing range of disease-causing pathogens, including MRSA, salmonella and E-coli.

The germicide is non-toxic and is safe to use with furniture, clothing and electrical equipment and it also satisfies CHIP3 and COSHH requirements.

Hand Sanitiser – Along with hand washing, the proper use of a sanitising agent is perhaps the single, most effective way to minimise cross contamination. Swisher works in partnership with Gojo Industries, which provides not only hand sanitisation products such as Purell, but also a range of skin care products and hand hygiene products to suit all facilities. Purell is already NHS approved and kills harmful bacteria and germs that make everyday objects – such as door handles, light switches and reception desks – potential cross contamination hotspots.

Products and services can be tailored to specific requirements and environments.To find out more, call the number below (Freephone) quoting Cleaning Matters.

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