When your cleanroom, laboratory or healthcare facility requires bio decontamination services, the primary concern is to restore it to a state which is safe and compliant, while cost is seen as a secondary consideration. Whether you require this type of specialist service for a facility in a pharmaceutical environment, a research laboratory or a hospital critical care area, it is essential that the very highest standard of treatment is supplied.
Nevertheless, cost is important, with the ideal being to find a service which uses state-of-the art technology, removing any potentially dangerous pathogens and contaminants, while at the same time proving cost-effective. Tecomak’s iHP cleanroom and laboratory decontamination service fits the bill on all counts.
Comparing costs of cleanroom services will generally focus on the call-out costs – but there are a variety of additional factors which affect the total price and also need to be considered when choosing a contractor.
Hidden Costs of Bio Decontamination Services
One factor to consider when choosing bio decontamination services is the time involved to restore your healthcare or research facility to compliance. This involves not only the time it will take to carry out decontamination of the room itself, but also the preparation time to pre-condition the room, which can vary depending on the type of product being used.
There is also the question of how long you will have to wait after the cleanroom sterilisation process is carried out before the facility is ready for access once again, with no danger to people using it. This again will vary depending on the type of substances being used in the course of the bio decontamination cycle.
Yet another time factor to consider is how long you will have to wait for the contractor to arrive when decontamination is needed, whether for routine maintenance or as a result of an emergency arising. All these different considerations add to the length of time it will take to have your facility back up and running, with important cost implications for both industrial and healthcare applications.
Chemical Toxicity
When considering cost, another point to bear in mind is the type of chemicals which are being used to treat your cleanroom or laboratory facility, and their level of toxicity or corrosiveness. Corrosive chemicals can lead to damage of sensitive electronic equipment, plastics and HVAC ductwork, which can cause post contamination problems later on. In addition, toxic chemicals require extra care in use, transport and disposal, which will again add to the overall cost of a project.
Tecomak iHP Decontamination
All of these points are addressed by Tecomak’s iHP Decontamination system, which uses state-of-the-art technology to provide a service which is efficient, safe and cost-effective. We are aware that it is essential for cleanrooms and laboratories to be brought back into operation as quickly as possible after any downtime, and so we provide a streamlined decontamination service, with a four – hour fast track response time available.
Another advantage of Ionized Hydrogen Peroxide decontamination is that it does not require any significant preparation time. This is an advantage over Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) decontamination, where it may be necessary to spend hours preparing the room conditions in advance. With iHP, the sterilisation can be undertaken immediately, saving both time and money.
Also, once this powerful oxidant is used, decontamination occurs on contact, with no waiting time. It breaks down quickly into non-toxic residue, hydrogen and water, so post-treatment toxicity is not an issue. This means it is possible for staff to enter the facility faster, since there is no concern over potential hazards to people’s health.
When iHP is being used for bio decontamination services, there is also no need to remove absorbing materials from the area in advance of treatment, or to decontaminate fabrics and furnishings separately, as in the case of VHP. Since iHP is non-corrosive and materials compatible, sensitive equipment can also be left in place during the sterilisation process without the risk of damage. The charged aerosols are non-corrosive and safe to use in the presence of metals and it has also been shown in testing that iHP is a suitable product to treat HVAC ductwork.
All this means that our bio decontamination services are safe and environmentally-friendly, and use technology which also keeps down your costs, with no expensive disposal or transport needs to worry about. Another time and cost-saving consideration is that our engineers are fully qualified to provide cleanroom validation and laboratory ventilation compliance testing, so there is no need to arrange separate maintenance and inspection/testing schedules.
As another cost-effective airborne disinfection option, Tecomak now supplies the Phileas® range of hydrogen peroxide foggers, which are suitable for use in a wide range of spaces. The Phileas Genius is ideal for very small footprints, while the Phileas 250 can be used in large facilities where multiple rooms need treating.
Whatever your needs, Tecomak Environmental Services can provide you with bespoke bio decontamination services using the latest and best technology. Follow the link if you would like to find out how we can meet your organisation’s needs.
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