Qualities of a Good Disinfectant

By cleaning your home or office regularly, are you really getting rid of germs and bacteria or are you just removing all the dirt and stains? By spraying and wiping surfaces, you may manage to restore the place to a clean and tidy state, but there could still be a wide range of viruses, bacteria, germs, etc. lingering on surfaces.

It is not ideal to use a single cleaner to clean every type of surface as each surface may demand a different formula for cleaning. To make the right choice it is important to know the qualities of a good disinfectant. Read on to find out what those features are.

Wide usage

Instead of storing several bottles in your cabinet, opt for a disinfectant that claims to effectively kill a major variety of germs and bacteria. A solution with good cleaning properties helps to avoid the need for a separate cleaner. But don’t forget to bear in mind the type of surface while selecting a cleaner.

Stable and Effective

Ensure the disinfectant is stable in concentrated as well as in diluted states. Check for compatibility and select a cleaner that can be used in combination with other solutions. The effectiveness of the disinfectant should not be compromised even after being combined with other formulas during use.

No health risks

Pay extra importance when it comes to safety. Make sure neither the disinfectant nor its residue has an adverse effect on you, your family and your pets. This is a crucial step especially if someone in your home suffers from allergies and other health problems.

Environmental friendly

Many times, disinfectants end up going down the drains of sinks bathrooms, toilets, etc. and are quite hazardous to the environment. It is best to choose disinfectants that are bio-friendly. Beware of products that make false claims of being environmentally safe. Read product labels carefully to find out if they are truly safe or not.

Damage and odour free

You don't want your surfaces to look discoloured or start to erode after using a disinfectant. Keep in mind all cleaners are not always suitable for all surfaces, so choose wisely. Also if you notice any strong or unusual odours before buying, look for other options.

Affordable

Since eliminating germs and bacteria is of utmost importance when it comes to regular cleaning, you need to look out for a disinfectant that is not highly priced rather cost-effective. 

Clear instructions

For a disinfectant to work effectively, you need to follow the cleaning procedure mentioned on the product label. Proper instructions related to how to use the solution, how long it must be left on a surface to kill germs/bacteria. Instructions related to storage and disposal should also be covered.

If your property has become severely contaminated after a biohazardous event, leave the cleaning and disinfecting process entirely to Bio Cleanse Services. Reach us on 0427 411 789.

Hoarding and its types

When a person refuses to give up on things and keeps on accumulating them, he is said to be a hoarder. The things might not be of any use to him but he still buys and stores them or refuses to throw stuff away that she or he should have. In the initial days, accumulating things might seem to be done occasionally. But over time, it becomes a compulsion and the hoarder cannot go on without piling things up.

There are many kinds of hoarders around the world. We present to you a few of them here, in this blog post.

Rubbish Hoarders

Right from chocolate wrappers to cartons, Rubbish Hoarders are known to hoard almost anything and everything. The houses of these kind of hoarders are nothing less than a rubbish bin. It is not only unclean and disgusting but also serves as a home to many insects and a breeding ground for diseases. Studies have found that these people go through other’s rubbish in hope of finding something that they would love to hoard. 

Shopping Hoarders 

A certain kind of shopaholics belong to this category of hoarders. Shopping Hoarders are those people who buy things from all the shops they visit. They do not think before buying stuff. They are not bothered whether they would be using the things they bought in the first place. The only thing they know is that they want to buy it. These people often end up with a lot of unused items (mostly with their price tags still on). 

Food Hoarders

People hoarding food - Is it true? Yes! There are people who hoard food. These are people who feel that they will run out on food if they do not save it. This results in buying and more buying of food stuff and stuffing it in shelves and refrigerators. The food will, no doubt, be spoiled over time and could be a medium to attract germs and diseases.

Animal Hoarders

Animal Hoarders are those pet lovers who outgrow their love for animals in such a way that they want all for themselves. You will find quite a number of pets at their homes. These pets won’t be properly taken care of. Trips to the vet, proper grooming, feeding, taking them out for walks etc. will suffer for there are many who need the attention. To conclude, there will be diseases and a very unhygienic environment.

Paper Hoarders

When a person is not able to give up any piece of paper, he is termed as a paper hoarder. When a person keeps the magazine for himself for want of just one page, he is termed a paper hoarder. Magazines, newspapers, comics, invoices, books, novels, reports – anything made out of paper is treasured by these people. Paper Hoarders live in a very risky ambience. They might end up burning the whole place down, in case of fire.

Are you one of these? Do you know anyone who shows such symptoms? Do you want professional hoarding clean-up services? Consult us – Bio Cleanse Pty Ltd. We provide all kinds of Hoarding clean-up Services.

Why an Accident Clean-up Shouldn't be Attempted by a Layman - Contact Bio Cleanse Pty Ltd

Accidents occurring at workplaces or homes are traumatic events, where in the inmates most-often have to deal with the repercussions.

The onus of this type of trauma clean-up need not or rather, should not need to be handled by the inmates. This is because, mistakes are likely to occur when one has to take this added pressure on to one’s shoulders. 

These mistakes are irrevocable and can affect one’s health.

If you are not trained in bio-hazard or trauma cleanup, you shouldn’t attempt cleaning due to the following reasons: 

• A typical accident scene will have blood, tissue, bodily fluids etc; strewn in and around the area. 
• If you come in contact with blood, you are prone to infections from harmful blood borne pathogens, which may include but are not limited to, Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and Herpes B Virus. 
• Accident cleanup requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which are gloves, goggles and footwear, in order to shield one from blood borne pathogens. 
• A professional cleanup company (Bio-Cleanse Pty Ltd) will have the necessary equipment and procedures to decontaminate the area thoroughly. 

In such cases, contact Bio-Cleanse. We offer round-the-clock emergency services and are fully licensed and trained in handling accident clean-up in a professional way. 

Visit www.bio-cleanse.com.au for more information.

How is sewage spill hazardous

Sewage can include raw sewage, black water, sludge or septic tank waste. It consists of biological waste, excrement, industrial effluents, debris and biohazardous trash. Sewage spills occur when the conduit of this wastewater undergoes a breakdown in the form of a broken pipe, manhole or overflowing. 

Sewage spills cause health hazards, damage homes and businesses and threaten the ecology. Humans are at a greater risk for getting affected due to the presence of various pathogens that can have a serious impact on human health. 

Sewage water can cause a wide range of fungal, bacterial and viral hazards in buildings. They are transmitted to other surrounding areas by movement of people from contaminated areas, tracking contaminated soil, movement of particles and infected particles through the medium of air. 

The following diseases are likely to be caused through a sewage spill:

• Tetanus – The bacteria enters the body through wounds and affects the nervous system, hindering the interaction between the nervous system and the respective muscle, especially at the neuromuscular junction.

• Hepatitis A – It is a viral disease affecting the liver system, which can cause mild to severe illness. Treatment can take weeks.

• Leptospirosis – A bacterial disease that can affect the kidney, liver and is responsible for respiratory diseases. Gastrointestinal infections like vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. 

• Infections by Cryptosporidium & Giardia – Cryptosporidium stick to the walls of the small intestine and cause watery diarrhoea, whereas Giardia causes abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea and bouts of watery diarrhoea.

Exposure to these diseases caused by harmful pathogens occur when people come in contact with the sewage spill during eating, drinking, skin contact, handling sharps and contaminated gloves. It is essential to get the sewage spill cleared, before it is too late and takes toll on our health. 

Bio-Cleanse offers comprehensive Sewage Cleaning services. 

Visit www.bio-cleanse.com.au or http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/sewage-clean-up/ for more information!

Reporting During a Bio-Hazard Cleanup

A bio-hazard occurrence like murder, blood spill, accidents and water damage can uncover a host of infections, many of which remain undetectable by the naked eye. Even if the area appears virtually clean after evacuation of the bio-hazard materials, infections can seep deep into crevices and pores of surrounding materials. For example, in the event of a murder, the blood might be splattered in various areas and spills can get into absorbent wooden floor or walls or matting. Hence, it is necessary that a cent per cent clean up be carried out to eliminate all risks of potential diseases and infections. 

It is necessary to hire a professional cleaning service, as bio-hazardous waste can have a serious impact on other untrained professionals such as insurance agents or police personnel. When the lights of the ambulance and police cars depart, it is the cleaning professionals who take up the charge. And the cleaning is more than a matter of just mop up and trash. It involves thorough assessment of the area, application of proper and safe scientific procedures, following of fixed protocols and protection of the contaminated area from further infecting the surrounding inmates or neighbours. 

One important step in the bio-remediation process is thorough documentation or reporting. This documentation starts right from the planning stage to completion. Every step, every protocol used, every methodology and every assessment procedure should be properly reported by the professionals along with the respective on-site photographs. The documentation should also give a risk analysis of the exposure to disease and infections before and after the cleanup. In the end, the company should give a catalog of the particular in-situ bioremediation process.

The documentation process has manifold uses. Not only does it adhere to a systematic approach of a critical situation like a bio-hazard event, it also facilitates smooth settlements between the policy holder and the insurance company in the process of making any claims of loss. It will also make both the parties understand why some structural materials were removed or disposed or displaced or altered.

At Bio-Cleanse Pty Ltd, we are adept at handling all types of bio-remediation and cleaning services with thorough documentation and reporting procedures. Visit www.bio-cleanse.com.au to avail of our services.