DISINFECTION & CLEANING

Cleaning and disinfection products – for hands, instruments, and surfaces

The sterim.eu store offers a wide range of products essential for cleaning and disinfection of hands, surfaces, and medical instruments. Maintaining high standards of cleaning and disinfection in medical facilities (and beyond) requires meticulous execution of recommended procedures, the use of proven disinfectants and equipment, and regular cleaning and disinfection control testing. Such procedures are mandatory in hospitals, outpatient clinics, medical offices, beauty salons, and similar facilities. Depending on the type of facility and, in particular, its scale of operation, size, and workflow organization, different cleaning and disinfection methods are applied. Automatic washer-disinfectors significantly facilitate and speed up work in hospitals, while system accessories such as standardized baskets and trays streamline the process. In the case of instruments with complex designs or particularly sensitive equipment (e.g. flexible endoscopes), specialized devices and dedicated disinfectants may be required. Beauty salons and various beauty practices most often use ultrasonic cleaners or disinfection trays. Their standard-sized tools do not require complex equipment or accessories.

What is the optimal disinfectant substance?

Modern chemical technology fortunately provides a clear answer to the question “what should be used for disinfection?”. Disinfectants used in healthcare facilities, public spaces, workplaces, and the food service industry are mainly based on ethyl alcohol or chlorine compounds. Alcohol-based disinfectants are also recommended by the WHO as a primary and proven method of disinfection. There are also alcohol-free disinfectants, which are significantly gentler on human skin and various surfaces. Their formulations are typically based on different types of chlorides.

Professional cleaning and disinfection products offer very high biocidal effectiveness while maintaining full safety of use. Among the available disinfectants are products from companies such as Adranox and Alpinus Chemia, known for their high efficacy against bacteria, fungi, and viruses, while remaining non-destructive to surfaces. They are compatible with wood, natural and synthetic fabrics, plastics, and metals.

Disinfectants for medical facilities

Products used for cleaning and disinfection in healthcare facilities must demonstrate high biocidal effectiveness while ensuring an appropriate level of safety for people. This is particularly important in hospitals operating 24/7, which provide patients not only with medical services but also accommodation and meals. Disinfectants intended for use in areas of permanent human presence must be non-irritating, food-safe, free from strong odors, and leave no residues. Hospital-grade disinfectants serve multiple purposes – they are used to disinfect large flat surfaces (floors, walls), furniture and equipment, sanitary facilities, kitchen areas, as well as critical zones such as treatment rooms, operating theaters, intensive care units, and laboratories. Such areas require specialized disinfection procedures, including air disinfection. Therefore, disinfectants used in hospitals must meet the highest standards and offer exceptional effectiveness.

Disinfectants in beauty salons

Maintaining the highest hygiene standards in beauty salons is essential for the safety of both clients and staff. Proper disinfection of tools, surfaces, and hands minimizes the risk of infections and ensures compliance with sanitary regulations. In this category, you will find professional disinfectants tailored to various applications – from bactericidal solutions to products used for preparing instruments for sterilization, such as those intended for maintenance. By choosing proven products, you ensure not only effective protection but also comfort and safety for your clients.

Automation of cleaning and disinfection processes

Automation of cleaning and disinfection processes and the use of proven detergents and disinfectants do not eliminate the obligation to regularly verify process effectiveness. It is necessary to assess both the performance of devices and the results achieved – that is, to evaluate the cleanliness of surfaces subjected to cleaning and disinfection. The response to these needs includes dedicated cleaning control tests as well as ATP tests for detecting residual adenosine triphosphate particles indicating the presence of biological material. At sterim.eu, in addition to cleaning and disinfection equipment and products, control tests and accessories are also available. Particular attention should be paid to Sterim private-label products, developed specifically to meet the needs and realities of the Polish market. They are characterized by high quality, full compliance with standards, and attractive pricing.