Shower Head Disinfection

Showerhead Cleaning and Disinfection

Why Do Showerheads Need Disinfecting?

Although the number of documented instances of Legionnaires’ Disease remains low, the high mortality rate among vulnerable people makes it a risk that needs to be considered. It’s particularly important to control legionellosis in buildings that house large numbers of people, particularly the elderly and people who may be immunocompromised. Legionnaire’s disease is caused by Legionella bacteria, which can often be found in water sources. The disease is typically spread by inhaling microscopic droplets of water suspended in the air that carry the bacteria. Running a tap, using a shower or flushing a toilet can all spread water into a mist, leading to the spread of fine droplets. If these droplets are infected by the legionella bacteria, it can lead to infections in any person who breathes them in. Legionella can be propagated by any water system that creates microscopic droplets of water. Showers pose a high risk of Legionellosis infection due to inhalation of airborne water droplets. This highlights the importance of understanding how to clean shower heads effectively to improve cleanliness, reduce scale and bacterial contaminants. By regularly cleaning and descaling showerheads, the risk of contracting Legionnaire’s disease can be significantly reduced. To keep them clean of dirt, mould and bacteria, showerheads should be cleaned, descaled and disinfected every three months. By cleaning the shower regularly and keeping a record of when it has been cleaned, it will be much safer and more hygienic to use.

How Do We Disinfect Showerheads?

At Sanondaf, we have extensive experience with head descaling and disinfection projects. Our work often involves multi-site contracts where we perform full cleaning services on a number of different rooms inside one building. Examples include student housing, rental buildings, and care facilities. Once the disinfection has been booked, one of our fully trained engineers will visit the site and follow our method statement. They’ll complete the process to the highest possible standard, guaranteeing that the job is completed quickly and efficiently. The showerhead must be removed in order to clean and descale all of the removable parts. Once this is complete, we electrostatically spray Sanosil disinfectant over the area to fully clean and disinfect the shower. This disinfectant kills 99.99% of bacteria, including legionella.

How Frequently Do We Advise You Clean Your Showerhead?

The frequency at which showerheads should be cleaned and disinfected changes depending on the risk variables present in each location. Ideally, it should be cleaned every three months, but different locations and areas have different guidelines they must follow the meet HSE rules. Care facilities, for example, must be inspected regularly to comply with regulations. On the other hand, student housing or other types of premises may only be inspected once or twice a year.

Benefits of Disinfecting a Showerhead

The main benefit of disinfecting the showerhead is that it reduces the risk of spreading Legionnaire’s disease. Regular disinfection can help prevent outbreaks, and the process may also be carried out in an effort to control an outbreak and prevent it from spreading further. On top of this, regular disinfection and cleaning are required to comply with HSE regulations.

Other Benefits of Showerhead Disinfection

‘Amateur’ or DIY attempts at cleaning showerheads tend to involve the use of bleach. This can seriously damage the rubber seals of the showerhead. This can result in a loss of water pressure, damaging the flow and wasting money spent on water. Bleach, if mishandled, can also damage the shower screen and gasket, and in general bleach’s toxicity means it should be avoided due to the potential for damage to health. Another benefit is that regular disinfection of a showerhead can help to detect and avoid any mechanical issues it might face now or in the future.

Places We Work With

We work at all sorts of locations, including:
  • Student Accommodation
  • Residential Care Homes
  • Hospitals
  • Cosmetic Surgeries
  • Hotels
  • Leisure Centres
  • Gyms

Our touch-less disinfection kills

Our touch-less
disinfection kills

99.99%

of all harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeast & microorganisms

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