The bathroom is a section prone to germ concentration. The characteristics of a bathroom — warm, humid environment — are ideal for the development of those germs. Prioritizing frequent and systematic cleaning and disinfection of bathrooms is important to eliminate microorganisms (bacteria, fungi and viruses) to a level that no longer endangers human health. Implementing and following good hygiene and cleaning practices helps minimize the spread of germs.
The dirt found in a bathroom is both inorganic and organic in nature. Inorganic dirt covers residues from hard water, such as mineral deposits (e.g. limescale), as well as metal oxide residues (e.g. rust stains). Organic dirt, in turn, covers greasy residues. Matching the nature of the dirt with the characteristics of the product is essential to align solving the challenge(s) with the expected outcome(s). The Mistolin PRO bathroom range allows deep cleaning for a cross-cutting action, from degreasing (alkaline products) to scale removal (acidic products).
Mistolin PRO products are an integrated solution, where the chemistry combined with the packaging and sprayer (where applicable) contribute to correct performance. A foaming sprayer provides better robustness and product dispersion, allowing uniform application. This accessory is structural for active-foam formulas such as SANIACTIV HAC-40 Anti-Limescale Disinfectant Detergent and LIXIVIACTIV DCM-20 Multi-Surface Sanitizer, which favor contact with surfaces (effective even on vertical surfaces), delivering extra performance.
Bathroom Hygiene and Cleaning
A structural rule for successful bathroom cleaning and sanitizing is always to clean from the cleanest to the dirtiest (or most contaminated) areas. This simple good practice reduces the risk of cross-contamination. In addition, it is recommended that cleaning be carried out from top to bottom. It is also important to respect the dwell time of each detergent used, since particularly when ensuring sanitizing effectiveness it is relevant to apply products first to the most contaminated areas, interspersing — while they act — with other cleaning procedures, thus optimizing the overall cleaning and sanitizing process.
A conventional organizational reference is grouping contamination risk according to the so-called “color code” applied to microfiber cloths used for bathroom cleaning and sanitizing. The colors typically used in the bathroom are red, yellow and blue.
It is generally agreed that red is used for areas of higher risk of cross-contamination and infection spread; yellow for cleaning objects, surfaces and lower-risk areas; and blue for the lowest-risk areas, such as common areas and general surface cleaning.
Microfiber cloth
A microfiber is a textile product made from ultra-fine fibers that give it superior properties compared to other fabrics. Microfibers ensure deep cleaning, with the literal capability to “pull out and absorb dirt”. Microfiber cloths leave no lint or threads, avoiding a second pass. These cloths with specific technical features are intended for specialized cleaning, with colors aligned to the color code, enabling all the advantages outlined above.