UV-C disinfection is a popular choice for hospitals and other medical facilities, but how effective is it for industrial hygiene?

Many industrial facility administrators have traditionally turned to powerful cleaning solutions. While all of these products and many more have proven their value over the years in helping to keep industrial facilities clean, their big failing is that we now know these traditional cleaning solutions can harm the user, as well as the environment. 

Over the past 20 months, many industrial facilities have implemented a variety of intensive cleaning and disinfecting regimens to keep their facilities and their staff healthy. But as we move into 2022 and with the pandemic ebbing, some administrators are reconsidering these measures, wondering if they are still necessary.

It cannot be denied that many industrial facilities in the U.S. have stopped or reduced the number of cleaning products and paper goods they purchase through distributors, often referred to as "jansan" distributors.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we look at indoor spaces. The virus can easily spread in schools, hospitals, office buildings, confined areas, and those with poor ventilation.

Many working in manufacturing and industrial facilities are familiar with HVLP sprayers. These Higher Volume (HV) Lower Pressure (LP) sprayers have found several uses since their introduction after World War II. 

Amanda Rawls, South Central District Manager of KPA, answers questions related to janitors, COVID-19 and what employers need to do.