FAQs
- Is COV-RID High Level Disinfectant Safe?
Yes, the product has been tested for use and is confirmed to be safe.
- Does COV-RID work? What proof do you have?
YES, it certainly does. The High Level Disinfectant has been tested to BS EN 14476:2013 +A2:2019 and was found to be effective against all enveloped viruses. This therefore includes all coronaviruses and SARS-CoV2.
- Is the fog emitted harmful?
The fog is predominantly a glycol and water vapour which is harmless. The ECHA applies a 1% cut off for irritants, the solution and hence fog is below that level. Best practice however is that vapour from High level Disinfectants should not be breathed. A Health & Safety Data sheet is also available.
- Can I breathe the fog?
As best practice is that vapor from High Level disinfectants should not be breathed it is recommended that a N95 grade face mask, or similar, is worn by all operatives in an area being fogged and while the fog is present. Employees and members of the public should not be allowed into any area where the fog is still present.
- How long does the fog remain?
Approximately 60/90 minutes is typical if the room is unventilated and at normal temperature (ie.20C)
- How do you recommend the fog is extracted?
The fog SHOULD NOT be extracted but should be allowed to settle and disappear in the room with all windows and doors closed to allow the High Level Disinfectant to treat the area.
- Will the fog damage clothing/personal computers/mobile telephones/money etc.?
NO. COV-RID is formulated for use on walls ceilings, fabrics and furnishings. The fog from the smoke generator should not however be directly fired into electronic machinery.
- Will the fog affect my P.C. hard disks, laser printer, photocopier etc. ?
NO. But it is recommended that laser printers or photocopiers are turned off if they are in an area to be treated because the electrostatic charge needed for their function may attract some particles of glycol and could produce smeared copies. It is for this reason that we state that it is good practice to switch off laser printers and photocopiers at night. If smeared copies are produced, running a few sheets of paper through the machine will clear the problem.
- Does COV-RID affect optical products such as camera lenses and spectacles?
Any condensation will evaporate after the fog has cleared.
- Does air conditioning affect the fogging operation?
YES. Air conditioning systems can help to circulate the ‘fog’ and thus increase the efficiency of the process. If however the air conditioning connects to other areas of the premises the system should be switched off before the treatment process starts.
- Does the treatment of a room affect the fire detection system?
The fog will not trigger a heat detector but will activate a smoke detector. The areas to be treated will therefore need to be checked to see what fire detection systems are in place and then in the buildings fire safety officer consulted to take suitable precautions.
- How many rooms can a thermal fogger disinfect with one 1 Litre container of COV-RID Fluid?
It takes 1cc of fluid to make 1m3 of vapour. The amount of activations will therefore depend on:
1) Machine
2) Room Size
3) Ceiling height
A Thermal Fogger can therefore activate a number of times on a single bottle of fluid. Many thermal fogger have a sensor in the fluid bottle which advises if it is ‘low fluid’ or if it is out of fluid ‘no fluid’.
- What is the shelf-life of COV-RID fluid?
3 years (sealed) and 6 months from opening. Fluids from different batches should not be mixed.
- Where do I place the thermal fogger to treat a room?
Please see the user guidelines.
- Can any brand of Thermal Foggers be used?
COV-RID can be used with any reputable brand of thermal foggers. It is important that they are purchased from a reputable Company with a track record in supplying thermal foggers and come with support and warranty.
- How long does a thermal fogger need to warm up?
This will depend on the machine selected and the time of year. A machine left in a freezing van overnight will take longer than one that has been left in a van in the summer. But normally 3-9 minutes.
- What maintenance is required?
Thermal Foggers are normally used in discos, night clubs and on stage so are built to be robust and not to need a lot of maintenance. We recommend that the Manufacturers guidelines on service and maintenance are followed.
