Infection Control Guidance

A UK-wide public information campaign has been launched to advise the public on how to slow the spread of coronavirus and reduce the impact on NHS services.

The government-funded campaign will include public health advice on how people can protect themselves from infection.

Similar to the ‘Catch it, Bin it, Kill it’ campaign used for flu and norovirus, it will promote important hygiene practices, such as regularly washing hands and always sneezing into a tissue, to stem the spread of viruses.

An effective infection control programme can reduce the transference of infectious diseases, caused by micro-organisms, which can be spread in various ways, including direct or indirect human contact.

Regular or frequent disinfection of high touch surfaces will reduce the number of micro-organisms on these surfaces and help to prevent their spread.

 

Download the Evans Vanodine ‘Infection Control Guidance’ Here

“Basic hygiene such as washing our hands regularly and using tissues when we cough and sneeze can play an important role in minimising the spread of viruses like this.”

– Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock

Futures Supplies, have a large range of Hand Washing, Hand Sanitisers, Facial Tissues, Gloves, Surface Sanitisers and Wipes available.

www.futures-supplies.co.uk/infection_control

 

Ebola Virus Disease

EbolaIn view of the recent press and concerns raised by our valued customers we hope that you will find the following information useful.

We have had many enquiries regarding the effectiveness of disinfectants against the Ebola virus. The following information has been compiled by the chemists at Evans Vanodine, which we hope will be helpful.

No products have been tested against this virus and it is very unlikely that such testing will be carried out. There are only 2 reference laboratories in the UK that handle this Hazard Group 4 virus and these laboratories are engaged in diagnostic and vaccine research work. Due to this, these laboratories will not be testing any disinfectants for their effectiveness against the virus at this time. Therefore Evans, along with other companies, will not be able to have any products tested against the Ebola virus.

The UK.gov website gives the Government’s response to the current Ebola outbreak www.gov.uk/government/news/ebola-government-response and makes clear that the risk to the UK is low and that measures are in place to deal with suspected cases.

The Ebola virus is an enveloped virus and enveloped viruses are more susceptible to disinfectants than non-enveloped ones. However results against one enveloped virus cannot be used to prove activity against others, particularly a virus such as Ebola. Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) would be the best option (and is listed in the World Health Organisation guidance) and a broad range virucidal disinfectant for surface disinfection when there are no test results available.

Good hand hygiene is vitally important, especially for those caring for sick individuals, along with the use of gloves, protective clothing and masks. Advice regarding hand hygiene, and more information about the current outbreak, is given on the WHO website at www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs103/en/ as well as on their FAQ section www.who.int/csr/disease/ebola/faq-ebola/en/

evans-footer-logoEvans Vanodine’s products include sodium hypochlorite (bleach) disinfectants, hand soaps and an alcohol hand rub, known as Handsan. Evans Handsan contains 70% Isopropanol and is proven to kill 99.999% of bacteria in 30 seconds.

Please call one of the team if we can be of further help 020 8689 2072

 

Super Eco Concentrates For Everyone for Every Application

Evans E-ZoneFutures Supplies committed to meeting the demands of its customers for economical, easy to use and sustainable cleaning products, has introduced the Eco concentrates to its already growing range of Evans products that it offers to its customers.

Established manufacturers, Evans Vanodine has been committed to developing products that comply with European legislation and provide easy to use, safe, exceptional value and optimum performance products for over 100 years now.

The new Eco e-zone Concentrates not only deliver an exceptional cleaning performance, the range has been produced with environmental consideration providing an easily recognised colour coded solution for everyone and carries the distinctive Evans Green Tick.

Eco Concentrates are available in portable easy to handle 1ltr bottles with a dosing cap and money saving 5ltr refills. Just 1ltr produces up to an amazing 100 spray bottles or 50 buckets of powerful cleaning solution

As we face one of the toughest economical climates for many years, we are delighted to be able to offer added value products that not only deliver on performance but in the pocket too!