Having well-maintained ventilations systems in operating theatres helps towards carrying out successful operations with a lower risk of post-operation infections. In fact, it has been found that when ventilation systems in operating theatres aren’t functioning correctly, they could increase the chance of risk to a patient’s health – something which must be avoided at all costs.

Research has indicated that the level of post-operative infection and the rate of surgical wound infections is strongly influenced by operating theatre suitability and quality, thus, the level of airborne bacteria within an Operating Theatre is directly proportional to infection rates.

A Cleanroom is a highly regulated facility used in specialised industries such as manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and scientific research, designed to control airborne particles and subsequently reduce the risk of contamination.

In this article we will discuss two different ways to disinfect your lab. The first is by using chlorine-based cleaning products for surfaces and the second is by using fumigation or full room decontamination, where application of this method may be required. Clean room and lab cleaning procedures are vital to ensuring that your working environment can comply with the highest standards.