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What are the Different Types of Hand Sanitiser Dispensers?
In this article, we investigate the different types of hand sanitiser dispensers that are available on the market and also from Coler Medical PPE. These suit a range of requirements, and which one works best will depend on numerous factors. Types of hand sanitiser consistencies There is more than one type of hand sanitiser consistency.…
Read MoreWhat is a Biocidal Product?
Coler Medical PPE often refers to hypochlorous acid as being a biocidal product in literature and on our website. As an aid and to explain the jargon of the word “Biocidal,” we have authored this article. So, read below to learn about “What is a Biocidal product?” Definitions for the word “Biocidal” We all use…
Read MoreHow Auto and Touchless Hand Sanitiser Dispensers Reduce the Risk of Cross-Infection
Hand sanitisers are part of the “new normal,” but not all are sanitiser dispensing devices are equal. Particularly where communal sanitising is needed (bathrooms, receptions, entrances, lifts, etc.), organisations have realised that constant touching of the sanitiser is a risk itself (particularly in COVID-19 times). There has been a trend towards buying auto and touchless…
Read MoreWhat are the Qualities to Look for in Commercial Hand Sanitiser Dispensers?
There are many different commercial hand sanitiser dispensers available. Here are some of the main qualities to look for when choosing the best dispenser for your needs (N.B. these are qualities of the dispenser rather than the sanitiser itself). Hand sanitiser dispenser qualities to look for Here is a list of the many qualities to…
Read MoreWhy Choose an Automatic Hand Sanitiser Dispenser Rather than a Manual Version?
It has been recognised for decades that hand hygiene is important for protection from viruses, bacteria, moulds, and other pathogens. Parents of all ages have told their children to “wash their hands before tea” and after using the toilet, etc., In more recent years, hand sanitisers have become available as a useful back up and…
Read MoreWhy Use a Hypochlorous Acid Hand Sanitiser?
Hypochlorous Acid (also called HOCl) is a powerful naturally-occurring disinfectant that is also increasingly used as a hand sanitiser. There are a number of reasons why hypochlorous acid is effective to use as a hand sanitiser, we explore these in our latest article. Kills effectively A major benefit of hypochlorous acid is that it kills…
Read MoreAre HOCl Sanitisers Safe for Humans?
HOCl (also called hypochlorous acid) has been in use for well over a century but irrespective here at Coler Medical PPE, we are still sometimes asked “Are HOCl sanitisers safe for humans?” We explore this topic and question in our latest article. What is HOCl? HOCl is a naturally occurring fusion of Hydrogen (H), Oxygen…
Read MoreWhat Types of Hypochlorous Acid Dispensers Are There?
Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) has become a popular disinfectant and cleaner in recent years and especially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Available in forms including foam, gel, liquid, and mist a range of hypochlorous acid machines (dispensers) have emerged to safely dispense this vital healthcare product. In this article, we investigate the various types…
Read MoreFive Applications and Uses of Hypochlorous Acid
Hypochlorous acid (also called HOCl) is an increasingly used and very powerful biocidal disinfectant and sanitiser with a number of applications and uses. Coler Medical PPE investigates five applications and uses of hypochlorous acid in our latest article. 1) Hand and body sanitiser A very popular use of hypochlorous acid is as a natural hand…
Read MoreCan I Use Hypochlorous Acid as a Cleaner?
Hypochlorous acid (also called HOCl) is well-known as a biocidal disinfectant and in health applications such as infection prevention/treatment, burns management and wound treatment. There are a number of other applications of hypochlorous acid too, one of which is as a cleaner. Coler Medical PPE explores a range of cleaning applications in this article. Useful…
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