How Advances in Cleaning Technology Are Improving Biohazard Remediation
Soap and water aren’t always enough to effectively clean every situation, particularly after bodily fluids have been spilled. When it comes to mass- producing certain beverages, such as beer, enhanced chemical sanitation ensures the public isn’t contaminated by mold and bacteria.
These situations all call for more biohazard-level cleaning that breaks down surface and air-borne pathogens left behind. Major advances in cleaning technology, from ATP testing to hands-free application methods, have made the process easier for everyone.
What Is Biohazard Usually Remediation for?
If an unattended death has occurred, biohazard crews can provide safe and compassionate cleanup to help families move on. They do crime scene cleanup after law enforcement has finished with their investigation.
This service also helps property managers with overwhelming cleanup situations, such as hoarding removal or illegal drug usage and manufacturing by tenants.
How Does It Help Safe Beer Production?
Biohazard cleaning methodology is also essential for safe beverage and food production. There is a core structured sanitation protocol on surfaces that involves:
- Physical debris removal
- Pre-rinsing
- Caustic washing
- Acidic rinsing
- Sanitation
- Inspection
Doing so can reduce spoilage microorganisms to safe levels.
Bacterial hazards from E.coli to Listeria are pathogenic bacteria that are a major concern for public health and thrive in warm environments and from available nutrients. While the alcohol in most commercial beers naturally fights off these pathogens, that natural barrier is gone when brewing low- or non-alcoholic beers.
The problem also occurs in tap room dispensing equipment, as wild yeast, mold, and bacteria can build up anywhere from faucets to draft lines and create a barrier called biofilm. As a result, it can ruin the beer’s taste and pose a health risk if it’s transferred to a consumer. That’s why deep and formulaic sanitation is a must in these facilities.
How Have Tools Improved?
The industry once relied upon basic manual wiping and now uses precise, science-based decontamination methods. These tools include electrostatic sprayers that apply a positive charge to disinfectant droplets, which perform uniform coating on all surfaces.
No-touch automated systems, such as UV-C light systems, penetrate hard-to-reach surfaces and neutralize pathogens.
Enzymatic cleaners target and break down organic matter, like bodily fluids, at a molecular level, which makes it easier to clean porous surfaces. There are also more botanical disinfectants, which can effectively sanitize without leaving behind hazardous chemical residues.
ATP testing uses meters to verify that microbial contamination has been reduced to safe regulated levels.
Breweries utilize similar technology, known as clean-in-place (CIP). This method automatically sanitizes closed systems without someone having to physically dismantle them.
Advanced Sanitation Makes Beer Better
The technological advances in biohazard cleanup make spaces safer after tragic events, from crimes to unexpected deaths where bodily fluids may be present. However, this technology is also useful when it’s formulated to accommodate food and beverage production.
That’s why modern beer manufacturers are using the latest sanitation technology to protect the taste of your hops and ensure thirsty consumers avoid illness when tossing back a cold one.
