How to keep the latest Strep A outbreak at bay
This winter, we have seen a much higher presence of Strep A than anticipated in the UK. News reports have highlighted Strep A in young children, resulting in death in some extreme cases. But it’s not only young children that can contract the disease. Many of our customers have asked what they can do to help stop the spread of Strep A as it becomes rampant with winter closing in.
What is strep A?
“Strep A” is the quick way of saying Group A Streptococcus. “Strep Throat” is one of the possible effects of being infected by Strep A.
Streptococcus is a common but highly contagious human bacterial pathogen, mostly known for causing strep throat and scarlet fever. There are two main strains: A and B. Strep A can give you throat and skin infections or scarlet fever, and Strep B is what could cause meningitis and pneumonia.
Both of these are treatable with antibiotics. On rare occasions, the bacteria can enter the bloodstream, causing severe and even life-threatening conditions.
Due to its highly contagious nature, Strep A has become rampant in many Primary Schools across the UK. It’s important to note that although the News reports have emphasised Strep A in children and Primary Schools, adults are definitely not exempt from contracting the disease or being any less impacted by it.
What cleaning products keep Strep A at bay?
Surface Sanitisation for Strep A
All these cleaning products meet the BS EN1276 Certification, which means they’re tested to kill diseases like Strep A.
Keep your environment fresh, clean, and hygienically safe with V1 Firewall Virucidal Cleaner — your all-in-one solution for cleaning and sanitising the spaces you use every day. Designed for quick and effective disinfection, it removes dirt and kills harmful viruses and bacteria on contact.
✔ Cleans and disinfects in one easy step
✔ Safe for all washable surfaces
✔ Helps prevent cross-contamination
✔ Perfect for everyday use in public and professional environments
V1 Firewall is ideal for frequently touched surfaces such as door handles, desks, tables, handrails, switches, and more. It can also be used for damp mopping floors, helping you maintain a spotless and sanitised environment with ease.
Keep your environment fresh, clean, and hygienically safe with V1 Firewall Virucidal Cleaner — your all-in-one solution for cleaning and sanitising everyday spaces. Designed for quick and effective disinfection, it removes dirt and kills harmful viruses and bacteria on contact.
✔ Cleans and disinfects in one step
✔ Safe for all washable surfaces
✔ Prevents cross-contamination
✔ Perfect for public and professional environments
Ideal for frequently touched surfaces such as door handles, desks, tables, handrails, and switches. Also suitable for damp mopping floors.
Take hygiene and safety to the next level with V2 Lockdown, a powerful concentrated cleaner and disinfectant formulated to eliminate viruses, bacteria, and spores from all washable surfaces. Designed for professional and everyday use, it delivers outstanding cleaning performance while ensuring maximum protection against cross-contamination.
✔ Concentrated formula – powerful and cost-effective
✔ Cleans and disinfects in one simple step
✔ Safe for all washable surfaces
✔ Essential for infection prevention and hygiene control
✔ Ideal for commercial, industrial, and public environments
V2 Lockdown is ideal for frequently touched areas such as door handles, tables, counters, switches, and banisters — and it’s equally effective for damp mopping floors or large surface areas. Its concentrated formula provides excellent value and flexibility, allowing you to dilute as needed for light or heavy-duty cleaning.
✔ Simplified Eco-Dose concentrate system — economical and easy to use
✔ Fast-acting disinfection with rapid contact times
✔ Safe for all water-washable surfaces
Perfect for glass cleaning, washroom maintenance, office sanitisation, damp mopping, and touch-point disinfection. One product handles multiple cleaning tasks efficiently.
E5 Eco-Dose Virucidal & Bactericidal Cleaner is a professional-grade disinfectant specifically designed for hygiene-critical environments where safety and efficacy are paramount. This powerful, fragrance-free formula delivers fast-acting protection against dangerous pathogens.
✔ Rapid 30-second contact time for enveloped viruses and bacteria
✔ Food-safe formulation — ideal for catering and food preparation areas
✔ Fragrance-free and non-tainting — won’t affect food or sensitive environments
✔ Safe for all water-washable surfaces
Perfect for catering facilities, healthcare environments, food preparation surfaces, and any hygiene-critical area requiring rapid, reliable disinfection. Its non-tainting formula makes it especially suitable for food contact surfaces.
✔ Lasts for 5,000 refills — exceptional durability and value
✔ Replaces up to 3,000 single-use plastic bottles — dramatically reduces waste
✔ Up to 80% reduction in aggressive chemicals
✔ Residual-free and detergent-free — perfect for daily cleaning
EnozoPRO converts tap water into Aqueous Ozone on demand, delivering full-strength sanitising power without mixing, measuring, or storing chemicals. Simply fill with water, press the trigger, and clean.
✔ Descales — removes limescale and mineral deposits
✔ Deodorises — eliminates odours, leaving a fresh fragrance
✔ Deep Cleans — tackles dirt and grime effectively
✔ Descales — removes limescale and mineral deposits
✔ Deodorises — eliminates odours naturally
✔ Deep Cleans — tackles dirt and grime effectively
Fragrance-free and non-tainting formula makes it perfect for catering facilities, food preparation areas, and any environment where fragrance interference must be avoided.
✔ Ready to use — no mixing or preparation required
✔ Large 20x20cm sheets — effective coverage for efficient cleaning
✔ Bulk 1000-sheet bucket — ideal for high-traffic environments
✔ Anti-microbial formula — kills bacteria and enveloped viruses on contact
✔ Large 20x20cm sheets — generous coverage for efficient cleaning
✔ Convenient 200-sheet tub — perfect for desk-side or mobile use
70% IPA Alcohol Wet wipes – 70 sheet packs
70% IPA Alcohol Wet Wipes deliver hospital-grade disinfection in a convenient, dual-purpose format. Saturated with 70% isopropyl alcohol, these professional wipes provide fast, effective protection for both hands and surfaces.
✔ Hospital-grade 70% isopropyl alcohol — professional-strength disinfection
✔ 2-in-1 formula — safe for both hand and surface sanitisation
✔ Single-use design — eliminates cross-contamination risk
✔ Ready to use — no mixing or preparation required
Conveniently packed in flow wrap with aluminium inner lining and plastic cap to maintain wetness and effectiveness for extended periods. Each 70-sheet pack stays fresh and ready when you need it.
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