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-33%Steroclenz 500ml Rapid Surface Sanitiser | Trigger SprayRegular Price £1.80 Special Price £1.20 £1.00
Disinfectants
High-level, fast-acting sporicidal disinfectants that kill germs in seconds. Control the spread of infection with our range of disinfectants trusted by NHS professionals.
Steroclenz Rapid Surface Sanitiser
Steroclenz Rapid Surface Sanitiser is a powerful water-based foam developed for the highly efficient cleaning and disinfection of hard surfaces. It has been independently tested in real-world conditions with proven contact times.
Milton Sterilising Fluid
Milton Sterilising Fluid has been used by parents and midwives for over 70 years.
Hospec Neutral Liquid Detergent
Hospec Liquid Detergent is used throughout NHS hospitals.
What’s the difference between a disinfectant and an antibacterial cleaning product?
People don’t know that there is a difference between antibacterial cleaning products and disinfectants. In many cases, disinfectants kill bacteria as well as other harmful pathogens and viruses, and so can be classed as antibacterial.
However, you should be aware of some subtle differences between a disinfectant and an antibacterial product that affect how to use them safely and effectively.
| Disinfectants | Antibacterials |
Designed to be highly effective at removing the vast majority of germ types. Applied “dwell time” on targeted surfaces generally requires a minimum of 10-20 seconds in direct contact with a surface to successfully disinfect an area. | Most antibacterial sprays (and antibacterial hand soaps and gels) require a longer cleaning process or dwell time in order to be effective against 99.9% or more bacteria. |
| The amount of time that a disinfectant can claim to last will vary depending on the brand you’re using and its ingredients. Steroclenz Rapid maintains a clean area for up to four hours if used correctly. | Antibacterial products usually need to be reapplied more regularly than disinfectants to be effective in continuing to protect against bacterial growth and spread. |
| Disinfectant sprays eliminate germs and bacteria, but most don’t contain detergents or cleaners. This means users may require additional sanitising products to remove dirt or residues in the area being cleaned. | Antibacterial kill bacteria, but not other pathogens. If you want to remove harmful germs such as viruses, spores, or fungi, users will need to use a sanitising or disinfectant product as well as antibacterial products. |
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 | Disinfectant Spray vs Antibacterial Spray: What's the Difference?Learn more about the difference between disinfectant sprays and antibacterial sprays and how to use them in this article. |
 | What is Disinfectant Spray?In the Oxford Dictionary, a “disinfectant” is described as: “a chemical liquid that destroys bacteria”. Learn more about how it works in our article. |
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 | Proper Storage of Clean Supplies in HospitalsThis article is a guide for healthcare professionals, hospital managers, and clinical staff through the essentials of appropriate, safe, and proper storage of clean supplies in hospitals in the UK. |
 | Disinfectant Spray FAQs: AnsweredWe answer the most common questions about disinfectant sprays, including how they work, their many uses, when not to use them, and how to stay safe when cleaning. |
 | Are Universal Wipes Safe?This article will look at how safe universal wipes are and where they are safe to use. If you want to know more about the basics of universal wipes, check our blog. |
 | Does Hand Sanitiser Kill Viruses? What Else is it Effective Against?When asking ‘does hand sanitiser work?’ the answer depends on what you’re trying to achieve. Learn more in this article. |
 | Veterinary Infection Control Guidelines and Best PracticesIf you own or run a veterinary clinic it’s critical that your whole team is aware of hygiene and infection control guidelines and best practices to ensure you are meeting the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme criteria. Learn more in this article. |
 | More Lifesaving Videos, Articles & BrochuresVisit our information centre to stay up to date with the latest advice from healthcare professionals. |
The importance of infection control in your workplace
Most job roles involve close contact with others and shared surfaces, increasing your employees' risk of exposure to harmful germs, micro-organisms and viruses, which the HSE refers to as ‘biological agents’.
Employers are legally responsible for the safety of their staff in the workplace, with workplace first aid provisions as a legal requirement enforced by the HSE. It makes sense that practical, actionable infection control measures are also put in place to protect staff from avoidable transmission of infection and illness, too.
By investing in premium-quality, fast-acting and long-lasting detergent sprays and liquid detergents to clean your work environment, floors, surfaces and equipment, your workplace will be cleaner and safer, and so will your staff.
Check out the posters below, which illustrate high-touch areas within different areas of a workplace. Take extra care to clean these areas regularly with a disinfectant to prevent the spread of infection in your workplace.
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Communal kitchen:
Company vehicles:
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Disinfection Touchpoints: Where to focus your cleaning efforts at home
Our homes can become breeding grounds for harmful bacteria, with certain locations around your home being particularly likely to be germ hotspots. Why not tackle the issue head-on and disinfect these areas with our premium-quality disinfectants and ensure your environment is infection-free?
We’ve identified the most common germ hotspots within your home to help you target the most high-risk areas to focus your cleaning efforts. High-touch areas are any area that’s touched by lots of people. These areas require more regular and thorough cleaning to maintain a safer, cleaner environment for everyone.
Your Kitchen
Your Bathroom
Other Important Considerations
Other infection control essentials from Steroplast
Disinfectants are only one small part of the cleaning supplies you’ll need to maintain a clean, hygienic and infection-free environment at work or home. We’re proud to supply the NHS, private healthcare providers, care homes, caterers, businesses, and households nationwide with high-grade infection control products they can rely on.
We stock a comprehensive range of infection control supplies to ensure you have everything you need to maintain a safe, clean environment at all times, including:
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