Electrostatic Disinfection: How It Works

Disinfection is a very important part of everyday life, especially with health scares and diseases being spread at record rates. With the current global pandemic of COVID-19 going on, influenza season right around the corner, and other viruses, it’s more important than ever to properly disinfect surfaces. Disinfecting is when something is cleaned by the destruction of bacteria. One way to disinfect efficiently and effectively is by using an electrostatic spray disinfection system. These machines are built to disinfect quickly and easily. Learn more about electrostatic disinfection and how it works.

The basics of electrostatic disinfection

Electrostatic disinfection is a cleaning process where a powerful disinfectant solution is sprayed through an electrostatically charged mist. The solution is combined with air and atomized by electrodes inside the sprayer. Basically, this means the spray comes out as a thin and even layer of disinfectant. This is important because it will not leave a spotty clean; instead, it evenly coats the object, surface, or item in disinfectant, allowing for an optimal and reliable clean. This is especially important as there is a current pandemic threat posed to the world. COVID-19 has changed health standards and expectations, and an electrostatic spray disinfection system is just what many businesses and services need to keep their space safe. Electrostatic disinfection eliminates pathogens from every surface it touches. Something important to keep in mind is that, although electrostatic disinfection disinfects surfaces, it does not prevent them from being infected again. This is why it’s so important to re-spray after each use or possible contamination.

How electrostatic disinfection works

Electrostatic disinfection is a method that allows for quick, easy, and contactless disinfection at 360 degrees. It utilizes positive and negative charges to ensure the disinfectant solution sticks to the targeted areas electromagnetically. This means that, regardless of what side or area of an item you disinfect, the electrostatic sprayer system makes sure to wrap around the item and layer the entire surface evenly. There can potentially be a small layer of disinfectant residue left on the sprayed surface, but even items that undergo multiple disinfecting electrostatic sprays a day should not have a built-up layer. While the surface may appear wet for a certain amount of time, this should subside quite quickly.

There are a lot of electrostatic disinfection spray systems to choose from. Here at Baker Cleaning Solutions, we carry the Victory brand because of its superior electrostatic charge technology. This allows the spray to coat every surface evenly. Victory sprayers provide a touchless application that reduces cross-contamination and is easy to operate, portable, cost-effective, and functional. These electrostatic disinfectant sprayers are super easy to use; just fill the tank with an approved solution, turn on the electrostatic switch, and use the trigger button to start spraying. These sprayers leave even coverage so that you can be sure that your surfaces are disinfected and ready to use.

Potential applications of an electrostatic spray disinfection system

With the current COVID-19 crisis going on, there is a large demand for electrostatic spray disinfection systems. Below is a brief breakdown of some locations and industries that could benefit from investing in one.

Schools: Smaller schools, preschools, and daycare centers may be opening soon. This means they need a plan to combat the spread of germs from children, teachers, and staff members on a daily basis. Schools have a lot of communal items such as desks, lockers, hooks, door handles, bathroom passes, and lunch areas. To keep all these areas safer, an electrostatic sprayer can help to disinfect all of these surfaces and more.

Restaurants: Restaurants are opening back up again with new restrictions. Disinfecting tables, chairs, and menus before seating a new party of customers is essential to keeping customers and staff members safe and at a lower risk of being exposed to contaminated surfaces.

Small shops: Small business owners know that people are eager to support local businesses, but it can also be tricky to keep all your customers safe and socially distant. Investing in an electrostatic spray disinfection system is a great idea for smaller shops because it’s harder to spread out and there is a higher chance of more people touching the same objects in a small space. Spray disinfecting a shop daily or even a few times daily can help stop the spread of germs.

Homes: This is especially true if a home is on the market currently. Showings still happen even through a pandemic, which means homes are being exposed to more germs and contaminants than usual. Real estate professionals can benefit from investing in a reliable electrostatic spray disinfection system to disinfect homes before and after showings to ensure a lower risk of infection for homeowners and potential home buyers.

Gyms: As gyms reopen with new guidelines, it’s crucial to keep the equipment and common areas disinfected. Gym goers rely on their gym staff to keep them safe during their visit. All group classes should have the room disinfected between sessions and each equipment piece should be disinfected after each use. For a gym application, cordless sprayers are the best option, as they are handheld, easy to use, and effective.

Automotive centers: In places where people come to get their car fixed, their oil changed, and more minor automotive issues fixed, patrons often decide to wait for the service to be completed in a waiting room area. These are normal communal areas and must be disinfected every day to keep the space safer for employees and customers. Seats, countertops, doors, windows, magazines, and more should be sprayed with an electrostatic spray disinfection system to eliminate contamination on frequently touched surfaces.

Grocery stores: Grocery stores are areas that must be visited. This is where people get the food they use to cook with and eat, so sanitation is essential. Shopping carts should be disinfected in between each guest’s use, and pay stations and conveyor belts for the check-out lines should also be disinfected regularly throughout the day.

There are numerous other applications that an electrostatic spray disinfection system can benefit, especially with the changing expectations of business owners as the pandemic furthers.

For all of your electrostatic spray disinfection system needs, explore the Baker Cleaning Solutions website or reach out to us with any questions or specifications. We are eager to help and aim to provide you the best products on the market. In addition, we are here to address your concerns to keep your customers and staff safe during this unprecedented time and beyond. For inquiries about products or any other questions, contact us at Baker Cleaning Solutions today.

Sources

The CDC and EPA both are wonderful resources for any of these establishments to learn more about proper disinfecting practices in public and community spaces. Below are a few articles to check out for more information.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html

https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus/guidance-cleaning-and-disinfecting-public-spaces-workplaces-businesses-schools-and-homes