Bleach & Disinfectant

All Unico Disinfectants have been tested using European Standard methods to give a bacteria reduction greater than log 5 reduction, which means the bactericidal reduction is 99.999%. Unisafe and Quest Plus also have efficacy against viruses and fungi. All Unico disinfectants are water based.

The importance of 99.999% Bacterial Efficacy.

Bacterial Efficacy of 99.9% is a log 3 reduction, and does not meet the European Standard.

A product killing 99.9% of bacteria leaves 1,000 bacteria for every million on the surface. (A typical surface used for raw meat would have millions of bacteria per square centimetre.) A product killing 99.999% of bacteria leaves 10 bacteria for every million on the surface.In 2 hours 1000 bacteria could grow to 256000; whilst 10 bacteria would grow to 256.

Whilst using an EN tested disinfectant, giving a 99.999% reduction in bacteria will minimise the number of remaining bacteria it will not wipe them out completely. The major problem is the speed at which the remaining bacteria grow. A number of factors effect the growth rate eg. Temperature and presence of water; the surface and level of contamination.

Good cleaning practices with effective cleaning and disinfectant products on a regular basis will minimise the number of bacteria.

With their high efficacy against bacteria the Unico range of disinfectants used in a “continuity programme” will reduce the likelihood of infection.

We would recommend that you use the same family of products and do not change manufacturers ranges on a regular basis. Unico disinfectants are all fully compatible with each other.