Is a Surface Disinfectant Safe?
Clearly the major differences between surface disinfectant products have to do with their chemical composition. Some disinfectants rely on the inclusion of toxic chemicals to kill microorganisms. The disinfectant products offered by PCT, however, do not contain these chemicals, instead relying on the mechanism of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) to attack and kill pathogen cells. This revolutionary approach is quickly gaining popularity for its effective yet non-hazardous functionality.
The primary disinfectant product manufactured by PCT is Hydrolyte®, an anolyte solution that occurs as a result of the electrolysis of water and sodium chloride.
Health Advantages of PCT’s Surface Disinfecting Solutions
Why choose PCT’s disinfectant surface cleaner solutions over other options? A major factor that has been largely overlooked in the past but is now gaining more attention is the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) in the atmosphere within healthcare settings. These chemical compounds are often impossible to detect by odor and thus go unnoticed by employees; however, they pose a number of both immediate and long-term threats to the health of these critical frontline workers.
VOCs and QACs are released into the air when many common cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting products are used, and they tend to remain suspended in the atmosphere for a long time–particularly in the indoor environment of a hospital. As the consequences of inhaling these compounds on an extended basis become more clear, hospital administrators become more focused on finding disinfecting alternatives that do not produce VOCs and QACs as byproducts.
PCT’s surface sanitizer disinfecting solutions, including our fungicide cleaner and disinfectant, are entirely VOC and QAC free. Employees do not need to wear PPE while spraying PCT’s anolyte disinfectant, and there are no special storage requirements associated with it. Switching to the PCT disinfectant system helps hospital staff avoid the many respiratory issues associated with prolonged exposure to harmful chemical compounds in the air.
THE ANNIHILYZER® SURFACE DISINFECTANT GENERATOR
The Annihilyzer® is a powerful tool, developed by PCT to provide on-site generation for surface disinfectant. The Annihilyzer® is easy for employees of schools, hotels, industrial facilities, and agricultural environments to use and store, and it eliminates the need to reorder bulk disinfectant, wait for it to arrive, receive it at the loading dock, store it until it is used, and finally dispose of used containers. The unit generates both a disinfectant and a general purpose cleaner/degreaser, meeting the disinfecting needs of organizations in a variety of industries more conveniently than ever before. In addition, both products are eco-friendly, giving companies and non-profits the chance to both reduce waste and switch to a more environmentally responsible method of cleaning and disinfecting surfaces.
