DISINFECTANT SPRAYING

Electrostatic spray coating is not a new technology. It has been around in the manufacturing field since 1940, where it was recognized to be the best way to quickly apply an even coat of liquid to almost any surface. Recently, commercial cleaning companies have begun using electrostatic sprayers as a disinfectant distribution method. With the flu season affecting 30-45 million Americans every year, and now with the additional risk posed by the COVID-19 coronavirus, more and more companies are relying on electrostatic technology to ensure their workplaces are clean and sanitized, and their workforce is protected.

What are electrostatic sprayers and how do they work?

Electrostatic sprayers resemble typical liquid spray dispensers, and are available in a variety of styles, from handheld or backpack battery operated sprayers to large roller carts capable of covering tens of thousands of square feet every hour.

Whatever the design, all electrostatic sprayers work according to the same principle: they charge the liquids they dispense as they pass through the nozzle. Those charged droplets then repel one another and cling to environmental surfaces, creating an even coating that is efficiently and effectively applied.

Think of the particles like tiny magnets. Most surfaces in a workspace have a negative charge, because they are naturally grounded. Electrostatic sprayers give the vapor particles a positive charge, so they are attracted to the negatively charged surfaces in the room. They are also repelled by each other, the same way two north magnetic poles of a magnet repel one another. That means when the positively charged disinfectant is sprayed into a room, it clings to the surfaces with an even distribution.

What are the benefits of electrostatic cleaning?

As well as being an efficient method of cleaning large spaces, from open plan offices to school cafeterias, electrostatic sprayers have a number of other benefits.

Reduced chemical waste

Traditional cleaning relies on the application of disinfectant that is then manually spread across the surfaces to be cleaned. This method leads to areas being oversprayed or missed, and often both. With electrostatic sprayers, every surface gets an even coating of cleaning products, meaning you only use as much as is truly necessary.

Environmentally friendly

Less cleaning products used means less environmental impact. The reduced waste associated with electrostatic sprayers results in less run-off or byproduct getting into the local ecosystem. If your business prides itself on its green credentials, or wants to do more to help the environment, switching to electrostatic sprayers for cleaning is a good move.

Cost effective

There are several ways electrostatic cleaning can save you money on your regular cleaning service. Not only does this method use less cleaning solution, it’s also significantly faster than traditional cleaning methods. No manual wiping or polishing is required.

Is electrostatic cleaning effective?

Using electrostatic technology to dispense cleaning solutions is significantly more effective than using traditional sprayers, by ensuring an even coating and total coverage of all surfaces, with less waste and less drift. Tests have shown that this method of dispensing fluids can be up to ten times as efficient as conventional cleaning methods.

Effectivity doesn’t end with distribution. Using electrostatic sprayers means even hard to reach areas and those commonly missed by traditional cleaning methods are equally cleaned and disinfected. Think of a typical office desk, and all the places where dirt and germs can accumulate, and how hard they are to clean. From the underside of the desk to the nooks and crannies around leg joints and cable grommets, electrostatic sprayers cover the areas your regular cleaners might miss.

Electrostatic sprayers are used to safely and effectively clean all kinds of buildings and businesses, including:

Gyms
Offices
Schools
Restaurants
Assisted living facilities
Hotels
…and more.

Medical offices and surgical facilities are also turning to electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant in order to ensure they are as clean and sanitized as possible.

ELECTROSTATIC CLEANING SOLUTIONS

Medical Doctor’s offices - waiting rooms, examination areas, surgical theaters

Education School - classrooms, cafeterias, locker rooms, gyms, buses

Catering - Industrial kitchens, restaurants, vehicles

Hospitality Hotel - rooms, reception areas, dining rooms, gyms, pool facilities

Corporate Office - reception areas, cubicles, boardrooms, bathrooms

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Can electrostatic sprayers be used for COVID-19?

Electrostatic disinfectant sprayers are suitable for treating anything their disinfecting solution can kill, and that includes the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. When cleaning to disinfect your property or workplace against any pathogen, always pay attention to how long the solution needs to remain on a surface before it is guaranteed to work. Many people make the mistake of wiping away disinfectants too quickly, as most need to be in contact with the surface for several minutes at least. Check the label of any cleaning solution before use to find out what it is designed to work on, and how to achieve optimal results.

Electrostatic cleaning for COVID-19 might be more effective than other methods precisely because it ensures an even coating of the cleaning solution across all surfaces, including those that are hard to reach with traditional or manual cleaning methods. Because this method of cleaning doesn’t require any wiping or rubbing in of the solutions, it’s more likely to be left on the surface for long enough to be maximally effective, and electrostatic cleaning also minimizes the direct contact your cleaning staff have with surfaces in your workplace.

Many companies considering reopening after a coronavirus shutdown are turning to electrostatic sprayers for disinfecting their workplaces and managing infection control.

Benefits of electrostatic cleaning include:

Faster, more efficient cleaning
Better coverage of all areas
Reduced labor and materials costs
Minimal contact between cleaning staff and surfaces
Ability to treat almost any workplace or surface in minutes

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