The cleaning process is done in different ways depending on what is expected and the degree of cleaning. For example,

·         Physical cleaning is the process of removing any visible visible dirt from the surfaces.

·         Chemical cleaning is the process of removing microscopic residues, including residues of cleaning agents and disinfectants, which are not visible to the eye, but whose presence is evident by smell or taste. For such cleaning, detergents and foam, gel and similar chemicals are used which exhibit detergent activity.

·         Bacteriological cleaning is the process of destroying the microorganisms on the surface. If only physical and chemical cleaning processes have been carried out, the total number of microorganisms may decrease slightly, but the remainder may multiply in a short time and pose a danger. Bacteriological cleaning of all harmful microorganisms on the surface, and a significant portion of non-harmful microorganisms are destroyed.

Without physical and chemical cleaning, direct bacteriological cleaning can also be done, but if physical cleaning is done first, bacteriological cleaning results are more clear. That is, a good cleaning process is a crucial step in assisting disinfection and can significantly control microbial growth. It should be emphasized that all disinfection methods used also mean bacteriological cleaning.

The main methods for disinfection are: heat disinfection, radiation disinfection and chemical disinfection.

Heat disinfection is done with steam or hot water. Steam disinfection requires high energy and is an expensive method. The use of hot water is an effective sanitation method.

Radiation disinfection is a method of destroying microorganisms with ultraviolet rays. The app requires much care and attention.

Chemical disinfection is a preferred method when heat cannot be applied. Chemical disinfectants show their effect in more than half according to their structure.

Antiseptics and disinfectants are antimicrobial agents commonly used on skin, hard surfaces and medical devices and equipment in hospitals and health centers. However, these substances are toxic to the human body as well as to microorganisms. Therefore, contact with living things is not considered appropriate.

Microorganisms are living things, and like all living things, they begin to multiply when they find suitable living conditions. Therefore, drinking water, consumed foods and beverages should be away from harmful microorganisms that harm health. Three different concepts stand out in such health protection activities: sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis.

Sterilization is applied only to inanimate objects and it is the process of removing the objects from all microorganisms on or in them. With this process, all harmful or harmless microorganisms die. Disinfection is the process of destroying microorganisms that have the property of causing disease in humans. Chemical substances (disinfectants) are generally used in this process. Antisepsis, on the other hand, is the process of destroying microorganisms on or in living tissues by using chemical substances. In this process, chemical substances (antiseptics) are generally used.

Physical and chemical testing and analysis of disinfectants, national and international organizations TS EN ISO / IEC 17025 standards within the framework of accredited laboratories. These laboratories operate in accordance with current legal regulations, generally accepted testing methods and standards published by local and foreign organizations.

Tests and analyzes and reports issued in these laboratories are accepted all over the world.

In the accredited laboratories, the following physical and chemical tests and analyzes are carried out mainly within the scope of disinfectant analysis:

o   QAC based disinfectant analysis

o   Cationic active substance analysis

o   Alcohol-based disinfectant analysis

o   Isopropyl alcohol analysis

o   Ethyl alcohol analysis

o   Chlorine based disinfectant analysis

o   Active chlorine analysis

o   Analysis of alkaline disinfectants

o   Total alkalinity analysis

o   Analysis of acidic disinfectants

 

o   Total acidity analysis