What is disinfection by fogging?

La disinfection by foggingalso known as airborne surface disinfection (DSVA)is a technique that involves spraying a disinfectant in the form of fine droplets into the atmosphere. This mist is deposited on all surfaces in contact with the air, ensuring complete disinfection without wetting the surfaces. This process is widely used in sectors such as the food industry, public health, transport and schools.

Advantages of disinfection by fogging

• Complete surface coverage Fogging allows you to get into hard-to-reach corners and cover large areas quickly. The fine droplets of disinfectant penetrate porous materials and disinfect areas inaccessible by manual methods.
• Increased efficiency The small droplet size means disinfection is fast and effective. The disinfectant spreads evenly throughout the room, effectively eliminating viruses, bacteria and other micro-organisms.
• Automatic and autonomous solution : Automatic misters, such as those offered by IBL SpecifikThese disinfectants can be used to disinfect rooms without human intervention. All you have to do is program the appliance and leave the room while the disinfectant works, guaranteeing safe and complete disinfection.
• Compliance with standards This method is subject to the French standard NF T 72-281which has been certified as effective for airborne surface disinfection. This makes it ideally suited to sectors where strict hygiene protocols are required.

Fog disinfection applications

La disinfection by fogging is a versatile and effective solution that can be used in a wide range of sectors requiring rigorous hygiene. Here's how it is applied in different professional fields.

Medical sector

In hospitals, doctors' surgeries and laboratories, maintaining strict hygiene is essential to prevent nosocomial infections and other contamination. Fogging enables operating theatres, patient rooms, waiting rooms and sensitive medical equipment, including electronic tools and devices, to be disinfected quickly and effectively. Thanks to its ability to reach every nook and cranny, it ensures complete disinfection, without the need for direct handling of equipment, thereby reducing the risk of spreading disease.

Food industry

In the food industry, where food safety standards are particularly strict, fogging is used to disinfect production lines, machines and premises. It enables surfaces where food is prepared or processed to be treated without getting wet, which is crucial for preventing the proliferation of micro-organisms in damp environments. Fogging also ensures that all hard-to-reach corners, crevices and equipment are disinfected, preventing cross-contamination and ensuring food safety.

Public transport

In trains, buses, aeroplanes and other forms of public transport, disinfection is crucial to preventing the transmission of pathogens in environments where passengers come and go in rapid succession. Disinfection by fogging is an effective way of treating large surfaces such as seats, handles and windows, as well as confined spaces such as baggage compartments. By reducing response time and covering the entire area to be disinfected, fogging ensures a safer environment for passengers.

Public institutions

Public buildings such as schools, nurseries, retirement homes and offices are places where the daily passage of large numbers of people increases the risk of contamination. Fogging is an ideal method for disinfecting these areas, as it enables classrooms, play areas, meeting rooms and washrooms to be treated quickly and without chemical residues. What's more, it helps maintain optimum levels of hygiene, particularly in areas frequented by children or vulnerable people.

Hotels and restaurants

In hotels and restaurants, where hygiene is essential to guarantee guest safety, disinfection by fogging allows rooms, dining rooms, kitchens and communal areas to be disinfected with maximum efficiency. Work surfaces, kitchen equipment and food storage areas are rapidly disinfected, while hotel rooms are treated to ensure total cleanliness between guest stays.

Offices and workspaces

With concerns about health in the workplace on the increase, disinfecting offices and workspaces has become a priority. Fogging is an effective way of treating workstations, meeting rooms, communal areas and high-traffic areas such as lifts and break rooms. Fogging ensures consistent disinfection, helping to maintain a healthy environment while minimising the impact on day-to-day activities.

Warehouses and logistics centres

Large areas such as warehouses and logistics centres can be difficult to disinfect effectively using traditional methods. Fogging provides rapid coverage of these large areas, ensuring that all work surfaces, equipment, stored products and handling areas are thoroughly disinfected. This ensures employee safety while minimising downtime.

Shopping centres and public spaces

Shopping centres and other busy public places are particularly vulnerable to the spread of infection. Fogging provides rapid disinfection of common areas such as aisles, escalators, lifts and public toilets. The process is fast and effective, making it ideal for areas where there is continuous movement of people.

In conclusion disinfection by fogging is a fast, efficient and compliant method of ensuring cleanliness and hygiene in a variety of professional sectors. Thanks to equipment such as the JETBIO 2020disinfection becomes an automated, safe and accessible process for all types of environment.

IBL Specifik Foggers

JETBIO 2020

Le JETBIO 2020 is one of the highest-performing foggers in the IBL Specifik range. This spray disinfector is designed to be quick and easy to use, with guaranteed results. Combined with the disinfectant APABIOIt effectively destroys viruses such as COVID-19.

Advantages of JETBIO 2020 :

• Full broadcast Thanks to its 360° rotating table accessory, it allows non-professional users to ensure that the disinfectant is spread evenly throughout the room.
• Proven effectiveness NF T 72-281 compliant, it ensures total disinfection of surfaces, particularly in environments where hygiene is paramount.
• Ease of use Quick programming, autonomous operation and controlled dosage ensure maximum efficiency with minimum effort.

MINIBIO S12: automated disinfection by fogging

Le MINIBIO S12 is a spray disinfection device specially designed for fast, simple and effective disinfection of volumes of up to 300 m³. Thanks to its automated operation, it can disinfect surfaces without human intervention, guaranteeing even, effective coverage of all surfaces in contact with the air, while complying with airborne disinfection standards (DSVA).

Advantages of MINIBIO S12

• Full automation MINIBIO S12: Once positioned in the room, MINIBIO S12 disinfects all surfaces without the need for the operator to remain on site. The process is totally safe and automated.
• Proven effectiveness MINIBIO S12 uses compressed air to spray the disinfectant in the form of very fine droplets, ensuring perfect coverage of surfaces without wetting them. This ensures rapid disinfection, while eliminating harmful micro-organisms.
• High processing capacity Capable of handling volumes of up to 300 m³MINIBIO S12 is ideal for medium to large spaces, guaranteeing complete and uniform disinfection.
• Compatibility with APABIO MINIBIO S12 uses the disinfectant APABIOan ecological product with exceptional disinfectant qualities. This disinfectant, combined with MINIBIO S12 technology, ensures effective, environmentally-friendly disinfection.

Discover also AIRBIO, the automatic disinfection appliance and MINIBIO S1: Aerial disinfection of small volumes

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