WINNING AGAINST BACTERIA
Italy has the worst record in Europe for hospital infections: this is what the daily newspaper La Stampa reports, taking a snapshot of the current situation in a country that can undoubtedly do more to prevent them, considering that between 135,000 and 210,000 infections contracted annually could be avoided by implementing proper prevention, which also includes cleaning.
Filmop has always been committed to this front in order to adequately respond to the specific needs of the health sector. In fifty years of activity, it has invested many resources in the development of products and systems that reduce the risk level, promoting the maintenance of high hygiene standards. Among them all stands out A-B Plus, a complete cleaning system composed of trolleys, frames and microfibres treated with antibacterial additives, designed specifically to offer a valid ally in the fight against bacterial infections.
Alpha A-B Plus trolleys and mop holders with antibacterial plastic are ideal for cleaning operating theatres and patient rooms as they are treated with zinc pyrithione to inhibit the proliferation of bacteria, fungi and mould. Testing by an independent external laboratory according to the ISO 22196:2011 standard revealed a 99.9% reduction in Escherichia coli contamination and up to 99.99% reduction in Staphylococcus Aureus. The antibacterial action of the plastic materials is guaranteed for the entire life cycle and prevents the trolley from becoming a dangerous source of bacterial spread.
Microfibre used for the A-B Plus mops and Multi-T A-B Plus manual cloths is treated with silver ions to combat the proliferation of bacteria, helping to maintain a high level of hygiene. Tests conducted according to ISO 20743:2013 by an independent laboratory have revealed strong antibacterial activity against Staphylococus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae, guaranteed for the entire life cycle of the products. Mops and cloths allow proper risk management thanks also to their colour coding, the former are colour-coded labels while the latter are available in four colours to prevent the transmission of bacteria from one surface to another.
A-B Plus system is CAM-compliant for the cleaning and sanitisation of sanitary areas: the trolleys are equipped with buckets of different colours made partly of PSV recycled plastic, while the textiles for cleaning surfaces and floors are flat, reusable and made of microfibre.