The innovative cleaning kit for bodily fluid spills – bioperl® – is now available to order from NHS Supply Chain and has just been added to the National Services Scotland framework. The unique bioperl formulation is based on a natural mineral, and combines high absorbency of liquids (up to 3 litres) with an antimicrobial action. Spills are quickly removed, leaving the surface disinfected, odour-free, dry and safe to use.
bioperl® was developed to address the need for a single cleaning and disinfection product which can be used on all bodily spills. Blood, urine and vomit can be cleaned with one easy to use product. Just cover the spill with bioperl®, allow it to absorb (1-5 minutes), then scoop up with the disposable dustpan provided.
Blood and bodily fluids present an infection risk, particularly in healthcare environments. And the latest UKHSA Guidance on Preventing and Controlling Infections (2023) recommends that ‘any spillages of blood, faeces, saliva, vomit or nasal discharges’ should be ‘cleaned immediately’. In practice, this is not always so simple. Different products and procedures are needed depending on the type of bodily fluid, the amount of the spillage, the likely pathogens, the type of surface and the location of the spill. Using different products to absorb the spill before it can be cleaned, makes the process complex, time-consuming and costly.
An additional complication is that urine and vomit spillages should not be treated with chlorine (found in most Spill Kits). Adding chlorine products to urine can cause unpleasant odours and when used on vomit may produce potentially toxic chlorine gas. Many biological spill kits include polyacrylate granules, which absorb water but not any form of solids or fats that are often found in bodily fluids. This means they are not a single step answer.
With the introduction of revolutionary bioperl®, there is now a one-stop solution effective for ALL spills. Described by a health professional as ‘a simpler, quicker and more effective method of cleaning up biological spills in a healthcare setting’, the unique formulation eliminates the need for mops, buckets and the excessive use of paper products; meaning it has strong sustainability credentials.
bioperl®, is available to order from NHS Supply Chain – product number IEZ85063
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Spill cleaning has never been so simple!
