The technology is based on the application of controlled superheated dry steam vapour by purpose-designed steam vapour delivery tools.
In close cooperation between TNO, UCLH and OspreyDeepclean design engineers, a study was designed to investigate and validate the safety, suitability and efficacy of the system in the daily and periodic cleaning practice within a hospital environment.
The study focussed on the efficacy and removal of bio-film and microbiological decontamination of the 'risk' contact surfaces for patients and clinical staff in a hospital environment.
The definition of cleaning / disinfection performance, within the context of the study, is stated as the successful removal of measured contaminants from the target surfaces using a combination of steam vapour and mechanical cleaning methods.
Cleaning and decontamination is achieved through vapour penetration, soil release and physical removal by vacuum extraction and or micro-fibre absorption. In some instances thermal disinfection and elimination of susceptible micro-organisms was achieved.
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