1 June, 2023
Disinfection Services in Singapore 2023
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is more aware of the need to disinfect surfaces. National Environment Agency (NEA) has also released guidelines on effective disinfection of homes or workplaces when active COVID-19 infections occur.
Although the risk level of COVID-19 has gradually subsided, the need for disinfection remains to protect indoor spaces against other forms of viral outbreaks, not just COVID-19.
Table of Contents
- The Importance of Disinfection Service
- Sanitizing vs. Disinfecting
- When to Engage Disinfection Services
- Benefits of De Hygienique’s Disinfection Services
- How does De Hygienique Disinfect Surfaces
The Importance of Disinfection Service
Disinfection aims to thoroughly kill active infectious pathogens, which can spread swiftly on surfaces and live for a few hours to a few days, especially in high-traffic areas. High-risk settings include offices, schools, and shopping malls.
A sick lady wearing mask to prevent cross infection. | CREDIT: FREEPIK
The proliferation of dangerous organisms on surfaces will cross-contaminate and make you or anyone else sick. While routine cleaning can remove the bulk of germs, surface cleaning is insufficient to thoroughly eliminate active viruses.
Thus, disinfection services are essential to add an extra layer of protection, ensuring that all nooks and crannies are disinfected.
Sanitizing vs. Disinfecting
What is the difference between sanitizing and disinfecting? The distinct difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting can be defined by the different levels of microbial elimination each of the processes can achieve:
- Cleaning surfaces removes germs, dirt, and other impurities but does not necessarily eliminate all the microorganisms.
- Sanitizing reduces the number of microorganisms on surfaces or objects to a safe level under public health standards or regulations.
- Disinfection provides a high level of elimination of pathogens on surfaces and objects.
In summary, sanitizers are weaker than disinfecting solutions. Disinfectants can eliminate 99.999% of germs and viruses on nonporous and hard surfaces, while sanitizers can only achieve up to 99.9% elimination of the pathogens.
When to Engage Disinfection Services
Cleaning is an essential part of housekeeping, whether commercial or residential. Surface disinfection, however, is not as commonly practiced because few would consider disinfection necessary until the recent COVID-19 pandemic.
So, when to engage a disinfection service?
Infographic: When to engage disinfection services. | Image: De Hygienique
During a viral outbreak
Besides COVID infections, many other viral infections can cause serious health risks, such as the commonly known Hand Foot Mouth Disease (HFMD) and gastroenteritis. Commercial operators that report a number of infection outbreaks are also required to disinfect their premises to control the viral rampage.
Post-infection recovery
After a home recovers from an infectious illness, homeowners may want to disinfect infected rooms to prevent cross-contamination among family members. As elderly people have weaker immune systems, it would be more critical to ensure the residence is thoroughly disinfected if there are older people residing together with infected members.
Post pest termination
Cockroaches and mice are bacteria carriers. Thus, it is vital to disinfect the space after engaging a pest control service to eliminate the pests. The thorough disinfection of surfaces is necessary to ensure no bacteria residue is left behind after pest termination.
Benefits of De Hygienique’s Disinfection Services
Infographic: Benefits of De Hygienique’s disinfection service. | Image: De Hygienique
Convenient and effective
De Hygienique is an NEA-licensed disinfection service provider that offers disinfecting services, including carpets, mattresses, and sofas.
Our disinfection specialists are professionally trained and equipped with approved disinfection solutions by NEA. Our disinfection solution can be proven to kill 99.999% of bacteria and viruses. The disinfectant can protect against a wide range of microorganisms, including MRSA, Coronavirus, HFMD, Salmonella, etc.
Performing thorough disinfection is a detailed and time-consuming task. Instead of rolling up your sleeves and donning protective gear to disinfect every surface of the residence or office, it would be more convenient and effective to engage professionals to complete the arduous tasks for you.
Customised Disinfection Program Tailored to Your Needs
De Hygienique tailors our disinfection service according to the client’s needs. We would conduct an onsite walk-through at the client’s site, which requires specific disinfection requirements. This process is necessary to understand the client’s business activity to meet their disinfection objectives.
Manual disinfection of door handle | Image: FREEPIK
Depending on the site’s layout and furniture types, De Hygienique may apply different methods to disinfect particular areas. For example, a manual disinfection wipe-down will be cautiously carried out on sensitive areas around electronics to prevent electrical malfunction.
Eco-friendly and safe
De Hygienique uses eco-friendly and safe disinfectants. The antimicrobial disinfectant is non-flammable and specially formulated to be safe on human skin.
We also use food-grade disinfection solutions suitable for application in food preparation and storage areas. These toxic-free and biodegradable disinfectants are certified safe to be used on surfaces to prepare food and beverages.
Surfaces cleaned with these toxic-free disinfectants have been given the all-clear for use in food and drink preparation.
Extended protection
De Hygienique’s disinfection service uses a disinfectant solution that protects surfaces with an antimicrobial coating. The anti-microbial coating can last up to 180 days – depending on the rate of viral contact on the surface.
Need for antimicrobial coating for high touch points | Image: Freepik
So, after a surface is coated with the disinfectant, the protective layer will continue to kill microorganisms for an extended period. This protection is especially suitable for highly touched surfaces like door handles and lift buttons.
How does De Hygienique Disinfect Surfaces
We use an electrostatic discharge fogging system to ensure thorough coverage of disinfectant on affected surfaces or objects. This system releases fine mists of disinfectant, completely covering the surface or object.
Disinfection using the electrostatic system. | Image: De Hygienique
For high touch points like door handles, telephone handsets, computer keyboards, toilet seats, and tables, we would disinfect the surfaces through a thorough wipe-down with a disinfection solution.
Manual disinfection on door handle | CREDIT: FREEPIK
Disinfection treatment is not a task that should be carried out by untrained individuals. To effectively disinfect surfaces, a well thought task force is required to plan and carry out the executions.
If you need to disinfect your home or workplace, get in touch with us to find out how De Hygienique’s disinfection team can fulfill your disinfection needs. De Hygienique provides a variety of disinfection services for residential and commercial spaces, including childcare centers, F&B establishments, factories, educational institutions, and offices.
For more information, contact De Hygienique for assistance today.
