Question 1

What is disinfectant fogging of surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Disinfectant fogging is a process of aerial dispersion of a dry vapour, allowing treatment of hard surfaces, even unreachable areas, with an automated dispersion machine, the Nocomax.
It provides an even distribution of the disinfectant on the surfaces in the area being treated.

Question 2

How does the process work? / How is it successful on germs?

Accepted Answer

The Nocomax machine disperses a dry vapour to treat air and surfaces in an automated way. 
The liquid is brought into contact by the machine with ionized, heated air, creating a dry vapour of Hydrogen Peroxide ions. These ions have a destructive effect on all micro-organisms in a short period of time.

Question 3

How long does the disinfectant fogging treatment take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of the treatment is defined by the room dimensions and the pathogen type present.
To give an example of treatment time – treatment of a 500m3 room:
diffusion time: 5 minutes
contact time: 60 minutes
total time taken for disinfection: 65 minutes
Because each treatment is unique, Ability Enterprises will work with you to tailor a treatment specific to your area as required.

Question 4

Is it biodegradable? Does it leave residue?

Accepted Answer

The product contains only hydrogen peroxide.   When delivered according to instruction it is not corrosive.  The solution can safely be used to treat rooms containing medical equipment, electronics, and furnishings.

Question 5

Is the solution corrosive?

Accepted Answer

The product contains only hydrogen peroxide.   When delivered according to instruction it is not corrosive.  The solution can safely be used to treat rooms containing medical equipment, electronics, and furnishings.

Question 6

Is disinfectant fogging of surfaces hazardous to humans (users)?

Accepted Answer

Since the aerial disinfection is operated in the absence of human presence (and it does not leave residue on the surfaces treated), the operation is safe for the user, provided that the requirements are met.

Question 7

What is the disinfectant solution used?

Accepted Answer

Nocolyse is a ready for use, bio disinfectant containing 6% hydrogen peroxide and silver. The silver stabilises and preserves the hydrogen peroxide.
The solution is diffused in the form of gas (particle size 5µ) and ensures a perfectly uniform disinfection of the room.
Nocolyse has a lethal effect on viruses, bacteria, yeast, moulds and spores.   
Nocolyse is biodegradable, non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-allergenic, leaves no residue and doesn’t allow the development of resistance.

Question 8

Can pathogens develop resistance to the germ?

Accepted Answer

The disinfectant fogging concept disperses biodegradable products and leaves no residue on the surface. Resistance can not be developed.  
Other disinfectant fogging systems which disperse non-biodegradable products and leave a residue on treated surfaces can develop a resistance to a germ.
In fact, this treatment is used in hospitals to combat pathogens that are already resistant to standard cleaning processes.

Question 9

Does disinfectant fogging replace cleaning?

Accepted Answer

No, it does not. Disinfectant fogging is recommended after normal cleaning of an area.
Appropriate cleaning before allows the removal of dirt and microbes with a detergent.
Following a thorough clean, a treatment with the Nocomax System is regarded as a Gold Standard Service.

Question 10

Is it effective against Covid-19?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Nocolyse, when delivered in the appropriate concentration is effective against bacteria, viruses and fungi.  This includes COVID-19.

Question 11

When should I use the disinfectant fogging machine?

Accepted Answer

The service can be undertaken as a preventative measure for an area, or as a curative treatment.

Question 12

What is it effective against?

Accepted Answer

Disinfectant fogging is effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.

Question 13

Is disinfectant fogging of surfaces subject to a effectiveness standard?

Accepted Answer

Nocospray is approved by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (ARTG 157843) as a hospital grade disinfectant.  
Studies conducted in multiple hospitals across multiple countries (Australia, USA, France, Canada, Netherlands, Switzerland and Sweden) have demonstrated the effectiveness of this system.  CASA have even licenced this system for use around aircraft.

Question 14

What other uses are there for this machine?

Accepted Answer

This system can be used to dispense a range of disinfectants and insecticides: 
Remove Odours
Surfaces that come into contact with food
Deodoriser
Flying and crawling insects
Mosquito treatment
Anti-dust mite treatment
Specific anti-bedbug treatment/larvicide
Insecticide treatment adapted for the food industry

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