How to keep the latest Strep A outbreak at bay
This winter, the UK has seen a significantly higher number of Strep A (Group A Streptococcus) cases than expected. News reports have highlighted serious infections in young children — including rare, fatal outcomes — but it’s important to note that Strep A can affect anyone, not just children.
As the number of cases rises, many customers have asked us how to stop Strep A spreading in schools, offices, workplaces, and public environments. This guide explains what Strep A is, why it’s so contagious, and which BS EN1276-certified cleaning products are most effective at keeping surfaces safe.
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
To reduce the spread of Strep A, you need virucidal and bactericidal cleaners certified to BS EN1276. This standard confirms that a product has been tested to kill harmful bacteria, including Strep A.
Below is a list of high-performance, professional-grade cleaning and disinfecting products ideal for preventing Strep A transmission in schools, workplaces, healthcare settings and public environments.
✔ BS EN1276-Certified Cleaning Products for Strep A Control
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Proper cleaning and sanitisation are essential in preventing the spread of Strep A bacteria — especially in high-traffic environments like schools, offices, childcare centres, and public buildings.
To protect your staff, pupils, and visitors, always choose BS EN1276-certified virucidal and bactericidal cleaning products for reliable and scientifically-proven infection control.
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