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Hi All,
In Victorian Guidelines Dry and wet fogging is NOT recommended
Coronavirus (COVID-19) cleaning guidelines for workplaces, Information for business owners, managers and cleaners
*Fogging means using systems that can apply a disinfectant under high pressure, with a droplet size less than 10 microns (dry fogging), or between 20 to 100 microns (wet, cold or Ultra Low Volume fogging or misting). The department does not recommend the use of dry or wet fogging disinfection for COVID-deep cleans.
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/infection-prevention-control-resources-covid-19
regards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
Consultant
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
P.O. Box 6385
Melbourne
Australia, 3004
M: +61 404816434
Hi Jude
I hope you’re doing well.
The cleaner is likely referring to disinfectant fogging bombs such as this one https://www.starhygiene.com.au/king-mist-disinfectant-fogger-250ml/?gclidCj0KCQjwv5uKBhD6ARIsAGv9a-zpjTOtkZlvbGYIkqUXJyGEFof494LVW2k1rhtVMuaAWPIH8kE0uW4aAmpCEALw_wcB
These are not appropriate, especially in a healthcare setting. In the context of COVID, the Vic DH does not recommend the use of disinfectant fogging in any form. You can find IPC guidelines here that mention fogging.
And keep in mind that all cleaning/disinfectant products must be TGA-approved.
I hope this helps.
Cheers
Crystal Polson
Infection Control Coordinator
University of Melbourne
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On 20 Sep 2021, at 4:03 pm, Jude Searles <jsearles@cdh.vic.gov.au > wrote:
Hi Folks
I have just been asked by one of our cleaners about the possibility of getting a bomb to clean our infectious rooms. What she described was something akin to a flea bomb that you set off and then close the door. Does anyone know if this is a thing and how much they cost?
Cheers
Jude Searles RN
Infection Prevention & Control
Co-ordinator Undergraduate Education
Dialysis Clinical Lead
Cohuna District Hospital
Committed to Excellence in Rural Healthcare
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