Byotrol launches MRSA busting antimicrobial product and deodoriser for care homes
2nd Apr 2006Byotrol plc, the antimicrobial technology company is launching a range of six products specifically designed to combat the spread of MRSA in care homes.
The range offers long-lasting sanitisation and deodorisation in a variety of situations. All products offer long-lasting protection against a broad spectrum of micro-organisms including E. coli, Legionella and Listeria, as well as MRSA and continue to be effective for up to seven days after application.
The deodorizing products are highly effective at eliminating odours from a wide range of surfaces and furnishings.
The company is launching the products at Europe's leading conference and exhibition for the care home sector, The Healthcare Event 2006 19-22 January at the Gran Melia Don Pepe Resort, Marbella in Spain.
Byotrol has developed a range of three 750ml trigger spray products suitable for cleaning and sanitising kitchens and bathrooms as well as sanitising and deodorising living areas.
In addition, Byotrol has developed a 600ml pump action sanitising hand mousse dispenser and a 50ml personal hand held dispenser suitable for daily use by care home staff.
The sprays and mousses will be supported by a sanitising wipe product, suitable for general use.
The spread of MRSA and other pathogens represents a major risk within the care home environment. Byotrol's products have been proven through a programme of independent testing to be effective for up to seven days after application and work against a wide range of micro-organisms.
The products are not toxic to humans and because of how the technology works, do not promote resistance in susceptible micro-organisms. The deodorising products offer similar levels of long term efficacy and the chemicals used in the formulation of Byotrol products are suitable for use on a wide variety of fabrics and materials and do not damage or mark the materials during or after usage.
The deodoriser is highly effective in eliminating urine odours from carpets and fabrics, a key issue for many care home operators.
Byotrol's products utilise a unique patented technology to deliver this range of benefits.
Byotrol products have a four stage effect on micro-organisms using changes in surface tension as the basis of their attack:
1.Byotrol's component biocides attack micro-organisms on a surface as soon as the product is applied.
2.Byotrol then conditions the surfaces, such as walls or tables, before additional micro-organisms land, making it more difficult for the micro-organisms to settle on the surface, attach, and reproduce.
3.When micro-organisms secrete material in an attempt to form a biofilm, (i.e., what is needed for them to stick to the surface) the secretion compounds - proteins, polysaccharides, or oily type materials - are all disrupted by the pervading surface tension regime, making it much more difficult or impossible for the organisms to form a firm attachment to the surface.
4.Finally, the micro-organisms, in their weakened state, succumb to Byotrol's residual, long-lasting biocidal action provided by its component biocides. These are not aggressive chemical compounds, but when acting on a micro- organism, they cause the organism's membrane to burst before it has a chance to reproduce.
It is a combination of these actions that enable Byotrol to combat the spread of MRSA and other organisms by contact and also make it highly effective in preventing odour from urine and other bodily fluids.
Commenting on the launch of the product range to the care home market, Byotrol plc's Healthcare Director Dr Peter Dandalides said, "This product range delivers real and tangible benefits to users within the care home sector and we have developed the range having listened to the their requirements. Combating the spread of antibiotic resistant organisms in an environment where there are many vulnerable people is a key issue for care home operators and the Byotrol product set addresses this issue head on. Critically, the technology is highly effective when applied to a wide range of surfaces and fabrics and it does not damage or stain them."