Coronavirus Decontamination & Fogging

Vector have for many years carried out fogging of ventilation systems for operating theaters and museums, the fogging process uses a fine mist of NHS approved anti-microbial disinfectants. These disinfectants are proven to kill surface and airborne bacteria.

Coronaviruses are mainly transmitted by large respiratory droplets and direct or indirect contact with infected secretions. They have also been detected in blood, faeces and urine and, under certain circumstances, airborne transmission is thought to have occurred from aerosolised respiratory secretions. Airborne bacteria can be assisted by and transmitted by building ventilation systems.

Evidence suggests that coronavirus may remain viable for up to 72 hours on surfaces made from a variety of materials. Cleaning of visibly dirty surfaces followed by disinfection is a best practice measure for prevention of COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses in community settings.

Cleaning refers to the removal of dirt and impurities, including germs, from surfaces. Cleaning alone does not kill germs. But by removing the germs, it decreases their number and therefore any risk of spreading infection.

Disinfecting works by using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs. But killing germs remaining on a surface after cleaning further reduces any risk of spreading infection.