Measurement and characterisation of radioactive materials

Radiation Protection - Environmental Protection Online News

Radioactive prevention materials is becoming increasingly important for industrial products, due to increased consumer perception of the importance of effective home hygiene and through hygiene claims on products such as industrial kitchen and bathroom cleaners.

A  recent study in the United States has found that coliform bacteria, associated with digestive processes, abound in many washing machines - around 40% of sterile clothes washed in non-bleach laundry detergents contained faecal bacteria.In addition, more research has concluded that germs can transfer from fabric to fabric in the wash and can also remain within the washing machine and be transferred onto other fabrics in the next load.

All this can create problems for many businesses, where bacteria can be transferred from contaminated surfaces, raw meats, household pets, kitchen cloths/sponges, soiled clothing, bathroom towels, etc. into the washing machine and onto other garments.

If the chain of cross-contamination is not broken, problems can arise for the elderly, the infirm and the very young, as well as being unpleasant to the consumer in general.

Detergents with activated bleach systems can provide biocidal activity when the wash temperature is too low to provide effective thermal sanitation or disinfection.