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International Infection Prevention Week: Beat the Norovirus with AZO™ Products
October 16, 2017
Each year the third week of October is dedicated to infection prevention, aiming to raise the profile of infection prevention. This week highlights the crucial role infection prevention plays in improving the quality and patient safety in healthcare.
Worldwide, around one out of every five cases of acute gastroenteritis is caused by Norovirus. Norovirus is estimated to be the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis. It is responsible for 685 million cases every year, 200 million of these cases are among children younger than 5 years old. This leads to an estimated 50,000 child deaths every year. Keeping your surroundings clean is therefore often more important than you think. It is easy for germs to rapidly spread to other surfaces on dirty cleaning cloths and sponges. Surfaces such as kitchen and bathroom counters, door knobs, toilet seats and children's toys may be contaminated with bacteria even when they're not visibly soiled.
The AZO™ range of Infection Prevention and Control products work to rapidly disinfect your surroundings so you can be sure that your home or working environment is safe. The products are traditionally used in a range of healthcare environments, ranging from hospitals to dental practices. The brand has over 40 years of infection prevention and control expertise. With over 35 years of infection prevention and control expertise, AZO™ is committed to developing and expanding their infection control portfolio of products and services internationally.
Why choose the AZO™ range?
The AZO™ product range is NHS approved, so you are ensured the products will comply with maximum health and safety standards. The range is widely used in professional settings, including casualty departments, operating theatres, GP, dental surgeries, laboratories, clean rooms and care homes. AzoMax™ is used widely in non-health areas including food manufacturing, hospitality and catering, schools and educational community where infection prevention and control is fundamental.
The AZO™ range includes Disinfectant wipes, 2-in-1 wipes and sprays and detergent wipes. Here are some essential details of the products available:
AzoWipe™ Range
Function of wipes: Disinfectant wipes for hard surfaces. The range also includes sterilised wipes, which are ideal for when aseptic technique is essential. The popular AZO™ Spray delivers the solution in a liquid trigger spray for cleaning of larger surfaces.
What is contained in the wipes?
The Azowipe™ products contain 70% alcohol, which has been proven to provide efficient and rapid disinfection of hard surfaces. The range features disinfectant wipes, sterilised wipes and advanced AZO™ spray.
The range also includes sterilised wipes, which are ideal for when aseptic technique is essential. A gamma irradiated canister is also featured in the range, with sealed and sterilised in triple polythene bags for use in cleanrooms and other areas where aseptic technique is essential.
Key Benefits:
> Outstanding contact times from 15 seconds
> Non -smearing
> Broad spectrum activity against a range of the most pathogenic micro-organisms
> Sprays come with lock mechanism to prevent leaking
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AzoMax Range
Function of wipes: 2-in-1 alcohol-free cleaning and disinfectant wipes. Canisters and sprays are also available in this range.
What is contained in the wipes?
AzoMax™ combines a powerful detergent and disinfectant to produce a 2-in-1 cleaning and disinfectant range. The range contains an alcohol-free formulation which can be used for one-step cleaning and disinfection of surfaces. Azomax™ is available in a range of product formats including canisters and sprays. The advanced Active TechnologyTM contains a mix of surfactants and 5 biocides including quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), bronopol and polymeric biguanide (PHMB) to create a powerful 2-in-1 cleaning and disinfectant. Whereas the Azowipe™ range contains alcohol, the Azomax™ range is alcohol free, making the products ideal for those with sensitive or damaged skin, which could be further damaged or inflamed by the high concentration of alcohol in some products.
Key Benefits
> 24-hour residual activity – providing continuous antimicrobial activity
> Powerful 2-in-1 cleaning disinfectant
> Alcohol Free
> Time-saving
> Cost-effective
> Ideal for those with sensitive skin
AzoDet™ Wipes
Function of wipes: Detergent Wipes, designed for general cleaning and damp-dusting. The wipes are a strong and time-saving alternative to cleaning with water and soap. AzoDet™ can be used as part of a two-step cleaning and disinfection process using AzoDet™.
What is contained in the wipes?
AzoDet™ wipes contain a detergent formulation designed to remove everyday dirt from surfaces prior to disinfection as part of a two-step cleaning and disinfection process. The potent detergent formulation maximises bio-burden and grease removal. AzoDet™ wipes are a great alternative to cleaning with reusable cloths, soap and water. The detergent formula is alcohol and disinfectant free.
Key Benefits:
> Potent detergent formulation to maximise bio-burden and grease removal
> Contains a pleasant smelling AzoDet™ fragrance
> Time-saving alternative to cleaning with water and soap – single to reduce risks of cross contamination
> Compatible with a wide range of surfaces
> Cost-effective
> Non-linting, strong and durable wipes
> Wipes are non-smearing. Does not streak hard surfaces
> Certified Halal approved by European Halal Development agency
At Incontinence Supermarket, we currently have an exclusive deal of 20% off all AZO™ products until the 31st October. You can shop the entire AZO™ range on our website.