RedDragon Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 what do you use? We use antibac wipes ,my staff want to use spray and I have said no due to them inhaling the product,any views? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tish501 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 we are changing our Spray (tesco Anti Bac ) as makes our children and staff cough and worried they will iinhale the fumes.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 If you must use sprays, then spray onto the cloth, rather than onto the surface. I use wipes, or hot soapy water and fresh j cloths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 When I was assessing students I would fail them if I ever saw them 'spray' surfaces rather than directly onto a cloth then wipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 You mean I passed, Louby loo ??? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 You mean I passed, Louby loo ??? :) :1b :1b :1b cross posted It's a real bug-bear of mine when I see people happily spraying away - I've even seen it while the children were sitting at the table! (I did stop them) Personally I like a hot soapy water cloth - but that to can have issues if staff take the bowl of hot water with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Me too lobby loo. I'm constantly mentioning it. Wipes it will be for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 We spray !!! Anti bac in kitchen and on tables , we use antibacterial wipes for toilets , cosshh sheets can be downloaded from manufacturers sites or suppliers. We have a cloth system - blue for glue and messy , green for clean and pink for the sink. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I know the school stopped spraying the tables until all children were out of the hall but really I think the risks are minimal and I cannot find any evidence to change our way unless someone can direct me to it. It is no different to using shaving foam or paint that can all be inhaled in some way , like anything I think it's needs to be a measure risk . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsp Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Also following manufacturers instructions. Lots say spray and leave before wiping. How many people really do it???? In which case is it actually doing its job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Antibac sprays do not clean.....they disinfect. You might have a two part system...clean with one product and then spray with anti-bac. We use very low risk products in the children's areas (bioguard and method cleaner.....has coconut oil in ...but remember these are seeds and not nuts...so should be fine for most settings!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne28 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I personally think that anti bac in some form has to be used on the tables, whether it be spray or wipes, otherwise hot soapy water will do the job however it needs to be hot which you are back in the same boat of risks to the children. Anti bac actually kills 99% of germs, it will be the hot water that kills the germs as soapy water will only clean, if you are talking about detergent like washing up liquid. We use the spray however we may change to wipes after this post. I will say I have COSHH sheets in place and every member of staff knows the risks with this, inhaling etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadOaks Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Not sure if many are aware of natural antibacterial products as one was mentioned above coconut oil.. but i wouldn't recommend an oil. Do a search for colloidal silver - and how simple (with a little equipment) it is to make cheaply. It is harmless if inhaled and will kill 99.9% of germs.. just like these overprices products already being sold containing all sorts of chemicals! BUT it is easier to just pop to Asda and buy anti-bacterial products and many do :blink: Colloidal Silver health benefits is worth a search too .. just thought i would share this as you never know one person might actually try it and then spread the news to another person.. before we know it i have changed the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I have heard of this but to be honest not something I would do for preschool , at home I use vinegar. Solution which also kills 99.9 germs. Preschool is hard enough so anti bac spray already made is staying for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadOaks Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 This is the problem with the UK in these days we are so wrapped up in red tape we are afraid to do things in case we are to blame! We use products at home and have confidence in doing so.. ps Vinegar stinks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 ps Vinegar stinks! Only till it dries off ::1a I get through loads of white vinegar. :1b 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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