How to keep the latest Strep A outbreak at bay

This winter, the UK has seen a sharp increase in Strep A (Group A Streptococcus) cases, making effective Strep A Cleaning and infection control more important than ever. While media coverage has focused on serious infections in young children — including rare, fatal cases — Strep A can affect people of all ages. As infections continue to rise, many organisations are seeking clear guidance on how to prevent Strep A spreading in schools, offices, workplaces, and public environments. This guide explains what Strep A is, why it is so highly contagious, and which BS EN1276-certified cleaning products offer the most reliable protection for keeping surfaces safe and hygienic.

What is strep A?

Strep A (short for Group A Streptococcus) is a highly contagious bacterial pathogen responsible for infections such as:

• Strep throat
• Scarlet fever
• Skin infections (impetigo, cellulitis)

There are two main Streptococcus strains: A and B.

• Strep A – causes throat infections, scarlet fever and skin infections.
• Strep B – can cause meningitis or pneumonia, particularly in vulnerable individuals.

While most cases are treatable with antibiotics, Strep A can become dangerous if bacteria enter the bloodstream, leading to severe or life-threatening complications.

Due to its contagious nature, Strep A spreads rapidly in Primary Schools and high-traffic environments. However, adults are just as capable of contracting and spreading the infection — effective hygiene measures are essential for everyone.

What cleaning products keep Strep A at bay?

Surface Sanitisation for Strep A

Effective Strep A cleaning and infection control requires the use of virucidal and bactericidal cleaners certified to BS EN1276. This certification ensures that products have been scientifically tested to eliminate harmful bacteria, including Strep A. Below is a selection of high-performance, professional-grade cleaning and disinfecting products designed to prevent Strep A transmission in schools, workplaces, healthcare facilities, and other high-traffic public environments.

✔ BS EN1276-Certified Cleaning Products for Strep A Control

V1 Firewall Virucidal Cleaner 750ml

A powerful daily-use sanitiser designed to clean and disinfect in one step.

• Key Benefits:
• Kills harmful viruses and bacteria on contact
• Suitable for all washable surfaces
• Prevents cross-contamination
• Ideal for schools, offices, healthcare and public spaces

Perfect for touchpoints: door handles, desks, tables, switches, handrails, and for damp-mopping floors.

V1 Firewall Virucidal Cleaner 5L

The same powerful formula in a larger, cost-effective size.

• Benefits:
• Cleans and disinfects in one step
• Safe on all washable surfaces
• Ideal for daily infection control
• Suitable for high-frequency touchpoints and floor cleaning

V2 Lockdown advanced virucidal cleaner – concentrate 5L

A professional-strength, concentrated cleaner for serious infection control.

• Benefits:
• Highly concentrated and cost-effective
• Cleans and disinfects simultaneously
• Suitable for commercial, industrial and public facilities
• Effective for floors, counters, touchpoints and large surface areas

Ideal for outbreaks requiring stronger, scalable disinfection.

E20 Eco-Dose Concentrated lemon cleaner & degreaser & virucide 1L

A versatile 3-in-1 cleaning and sanitising solution.

• Benefits:
• Cleans, degreases and disinfects
• Fast-acting virucidal performance
• Eco-Dose concentrate system for accuracy and savings
• Fresh lemon fragrance

Great for general surface cleaning, washrooms, offices, glass, floors and touchpoint sanitisation.

E5 Eco-Dose Virucidal & Bactericidal Cleaner 1L

Perfect for hygiene-critical environments — food-safe and fragrance-free.

• Benefits:
• Rapid 30-second kill time
• Suitable for food preparation areas
• Fragrance-free & non-tainting
• Effective against bacteria and enveloped viruses

Ideal for catering facilities, healthcare areas, and food-contact surfaces.

EnozoPRO – Aqueous Ozone spray bottle

A chemical-free, sustainable alternative to traditional disinfectants.

• Benefits:
• Uses only tap water to generate Aqueous Ozone
• Replaces up to 3,000 plastic bottles
• Residue-free and safe for daily use
• Reduces aggressive chemical use by up to 80%

Perfect for workplaces seeking eco-friendly, high-performance disinfection.

Bio Hygiene virucidal fragranced sanitiser 5L

A quad-action cleaning product: disinfects, descales, deodorises and deep cleans.

• Benefits:
• Effective against viruses, bacteria and fungi
• Removes limescale
• Eliminates odours
• Suitable for commercial cleaning

Certified to EN 14476, EN 13697, EN 1276, EN 13623, EN 1650.

Bio Hygiene virucidal un-fragranced sanitiser 5L

All the benefits of the fragranced version but food-safe and fragrance-free, ideal for sensitive environments.

• Benefits:
• Non-tainting for catering & food-prep areas
• Kills viruses, bacteria & fungi
• Removes limescale and odours
• Deep cleans all washable surfaces

Fortech 70% alcohol wet wipes in bucket 1000sh 20x20cm

High-performance, ready-to-use wipes for disinfecting frequently touched areas.

• Benefits:
• 70% alcohol for fast disinfection
• Large 20×20cm sheets
• Bulk format perfect for busy areas
• Kills viruses, bacteria and pathogens on contact

Ideal for schools, gyms, offices and communal facilities.

Fortech 70% Alcohol surface wipes in tubs – 200 sheet 20×20 cm

Portable, convenient disinfection for desks, tech, equipment and shared spaces.

• Benefits:
• 70% isopropyl alcohol
• Anti-microbial and fast-acting
• Ideal for handheld and desktop use
• Perfect for mobile and onsite cleaning

70% IPA Alcohol Wet wipes – 70 sheet packs

Hospital-grade wipes suitable for both hands and surfaces.

• Benefits:
• 70% isopropyl alcohol
• Single-use to prevent cross-contamination
• Long-lasting packaging
• Professional-strength disinfection

Perfect for on-the-go sanitisation in schools, healthcare environments and workplaces.

Keep Strep A Under Control With Effective Cleaning & Sanitisation

Effective Strep A cleaning and infection control is essential to prevent the spread of Strep A bacteria, particularly in high-traffic areas such as schools, offices, childcare centres, and public buildings. To safeguard staff, pupils, and visitors, always use BS EN1276-certified virucidal and bactericidal cleaning products for scientifically proven, reliable infection control.