Surface Disinfectants: Defend, Protect, Prevent...
Your Trusted Shield Against Viral Outbreaks in Veterinary Care
In the realm of veterinary care, the welfare of animals is paramount. But what about the invisible threat that can linger on surfaces? Infectious diseases, the stealthy adversaries that can undermine al the diligent care provided to our furry friends, are a real concern within veterinary practices and animal hospitals. One powerful tool in the arsenal against these hidden foes is often overlooked: proper surface cleaning and disinfection.
Veterinary clinics and animal hospitals are bustling hubs where animals from all walks of life come together. Unfortunately, this convergence also brings together a multitude of germs and pathogens. Proper surface cleaning and disinfection act as the guardians of health within these environments. They eliminate harmful microorganisms that can be transferred between animals, humans, and the environment. This practice serves as an essential defence against the spread of infectious diseases, such as Parvovirus, Avian Influenza, and Coronavirus - to name a few.
We're all familiar with Coronavirus and the damage it caused to everyday life around the world, but Feline Coronavirus (FCoV), a common viral infection in cats, has been around long before our lockdowns. The need for correct cleaning and disinfecting procedures extends to viruses like Canine Parvovirus (CPV), a highly contagious virus that causes severe illness and death in dogs.
There have also been growing reports of Avian Influenza outbreaks in the UK, affecting both domestic and wild birds. Current government advice on how to prevent it and stop it spreading include regularly cleaning an disinfecting hard surfaces, equipment and vehicles.
The guidance for disinfecting states that when using disinfectant you must:
- Use the correct volume and concentration of disinfectant, following the manufacturers' instructions.
- Follow the manufacturer's recommended dilution rate.
- Apply pollution prevention measures to stop excessive disinfectant run-off.
It's important to keep a supply of disinfectant cleaners, sprays and wipes in your clinic to strengthen your defence. Ineffective cleaning might make any situation worse by spreading microorganisms to other areas, prolonging their survival.
Unbeatable Disinfection Results With our Evidence-Based Portfolio
To combat the knowledge gap, education is paramount. Veterinary professionals must be well-versed in the proper techniques, products, and protocols for effective surface cleaning and disinfection. This includes understanding the differences between cleaning and disinfection, choosing appropriate disinfectants, following contact times, and using the correct application methods.
Cleaning
Using soap or detergent and water to physically remove visible dirt and impurities from surfaces or objects.
Disinfection
Killing germs on surfaces or objects with the use of chemical products.
Contact Time
The length of time the surface being disinfected must remain wet for the disinfectant to work.
Our Surface Cleaning & Disinfectants range allows for freedom of choice when tackling those cruel microorganisms. With a wide variety of high-quality brands available, there's an option for every practice!
Safeguarding Your Surfaces with G9 High-Level Surface Disinfectants
The number of people and animals passing through your clinics daily requires a consistent cleaning protocol, as its too easy for germs and infections to spread. The G9 High-Level Surface Disinfectant Cleaners unique formula not only protects the environment that your animals are in, but also guarantees safety to staff and patients when used as directed.
As well as defeating bacteria, yeasts, fungi, viruses, spores and mycobacteria, it's economical in use and dilutes at 1:100 for complete protection. Low dilution = less bottles, less packaging and less deliveries, which reflects well on your practice's sustainability credentials.
The low dilution rates mean that a little goes a long way, and works out at a remarkable 6 pence per working litre, exclusively from IMS.
Although some cleaning products leave a smell you don't want to hang around, G9 Disinfectant comes in 4 fantastic fragrances: Cherry, Bubblegum, Lemon & Lavender. If you want an unfragranced option, this is available too. Give your surfaces a squeeze of lemon, or have your waiting room bursting with bubblegum!
G9 Surface Disinfectants
| Fragrance | Size | Pack Size | Price | Code |
| Bubblegum | 5 Litre | 1 | £33.50 | GD335BG |
| Cherry | 5 Litre | 1 | £34.99 | GD335CH |
| Lavender | 5 Litre | 1 | £34.99 | GD335VR |
| Lemon | 5 Litre | 1 | £34.99 | GD335LE |
| Unfragranced | 5 Litre | 1 | £34.99 | GD335 |
Tested to EN Required Veterinary Standards
Bottles & Boxes Widely
Recycled
6 Pence Per Working
Litre
Low Dilution = Less Bottles, Less Packaging & Less Deliveries
1:100 for Complete High Risk
Protection
Does Not Contain Possible
Carcinogen
ANIGENE Surface Disinfectant:
Exceptional Efficacy Against Animal-Specific Pathogens
ANIGENE Professional Disinfectant Cleaner is effective against Canine Parvovirus, as well as Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, Feline Calicivirus, Bordetella Bronchiectasis, Trichophyton Mentagrophytes, Salmonella Typhimurium and more.
With a new & improved formulation, our next-generation ANIGENE range combines powerful biocidal active ingredients to provide exceptional efficacy against animal-specific pathogens, even in challenging animal health settings. It can be used at varying dilutions, for a more flexible solution, allowing customer sites to tailor dilution rates to their specific challenges.
| Fragrance | Size | Pack Size | Price | Code |
| Apple | 5 Litre | 1 | £25.39 | SKU053A |
| Lavender | 5 Litre | 1 | £25.39 | SKU059A |
| Citrus | 5 Litre | 1 | £25.39 | SKU049A |
| Unfragranced | 5 Litre | 1 | £25.39 | SKU047A |
Tested to Veterinary Standards
Biodegradable Ingredients
Chlorine, Ammonia & Phenol-Free
No Rinsing Required*
*ANIGENE should be rinsed off food contact surfaces, food / water bowls & toys.
Routine Decontamination with Clinell
Cleaning & disinfection don't have to be separate steps. Clinell Universal Wipes and Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes are single-step detergent / disinfectant wipes, which means they clean and disinfect in a single action, saving time and killing pathogens in one motion.
Clinell Universal Wipes
Clinell Universal Wipes are tried, tested and trusted in healthcare across the UK. Effective against COVID-19 virus in 30 seconds and clinically proven to reduce surface contamination by >99.99%, these wipes were engineered for everyday use and minimal effort.
| Product | Pack Size | Price | Code |
| Universal Wipes, Flat Pack | 1 x 200 | £5.90 | CW200 |
| Universal Wipes, Bucket | 1 x 225 | £8.27 | CWBUC225 |
| Universal Wipes, Bucket Refill | 1 x 225 | £6.30 | CWBUC225R |
One Step Cleaning & Disinfection
Containing detergents and disinfectants, Clinell Universal saves time and removes the need for multiple products.
Kills >99.99% of Pathogens
Clinell Universales highly efficacious formulation kills more than 99.99% of bacteria and enveloped viruses.
Damage-Free Disinfection
Hospital-grade disinfection that's safe for your surfaces, Clinell Universal is compatible with metals, rubbers and plastics.
Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes
Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes can provide a higher level of disinfection within your veterinary practice, and are effective against Canine Parvovirus within 2 minutes, whilst also offering up to 99.9999% efficacy against hard-to-kill organisms. Ideal for preventing & resolving outbreaks, the patented, near-neutral pH formula is incredibly powerful, yet kind to surfaces and is proven to reduce C.difficile-associated disease by 72%.
| Product | Pack Size | Price | Code |
| Peracetic Acid Wipes | 1 x 25 | £10.76 | CS25 |
Exceptional Surface Compatibility
Thanks to the patented formulation, these wipes achieve unbeatable efficacy at near-neutral pH.
Effective Dose Every Time
The unique dual-layer construction traps micro-organisms, whilst added detergents tackle dirty conditions.
5x The Surface Coverage
Every wipe goes further. Each wipe delivers surface coverage equivalent to 5 standard disinfectant wipes.
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Surface Disinfectants: Product Efficacy Comparison
| G9 High-Level Surface Disinfectant | Anigene Professional Disinfectant Cleaner | Clinell Universal Wipes | Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes | |
| Product Type | Liquid | Liquid | Wipes | Wipes |
| Price Per Use | £0.06 | £0.12 | £0.03 | £0.43 |
| Contact Time |
Bacteria / Yeasts / Enveloped Viruses - 5 Minutes Mycobacteria - 15 Minutes Fungi / Non-Enveloped Viruses / Spores - 30 / 60 Minutes |
Enveloped Viruses - 1% Dilution with 5 Minutes Contact Time Non-Enveloped Viruses - 2% Dilution with 30 Minutes Contact Time - or if Preferred, 10% Dilution with 5 Minutes Contact Time |
Bacteria / Yeasts - 10 - 60 Seconds Mycobacteria - 2 Minutes Fungi / Veterinary Organisms - 10 - 60 Seconds |
2 Minutes |
| Pre-Clean Required? | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Effective Against Dry Surface Biofilms? | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| DEFRA Approved | ✓ Cherry | ✓ Citrus & Unfragranced | ✗ | ✗ |
| EN Protocol Tests Required for Veterinary Industry: | ||||
| Spores EN 13704 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bacterial Spores EN 17126 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mycobacteria EN 14204 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mycobacteria EN 14348 | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Virus EN 14675 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Virus EN 14476 | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fungal Spores EN 13624 | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fungi EN 1657 | ✓ | ✓ (1:10) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Fungi EN 16438 | ✓ | ✓ (1:10) | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gram-Negative Bacteria EN 13727 | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gram-Negative Bacteria EN 16615 | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gram-Positive Bacteria EN 16615 | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gram-Positive Bacteria EN 13727 | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Yeasts EN 1657 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Yeasts EN 16438 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Yeasts EN 13624 | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bacteria EN 1656 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bacteria EN 14349 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
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*Prices correct at time of publishing (12.04.2024)