ProVap's science behind dry steam vapour decontamination
OspreyDeepclean’s ProVap technology is understood to be the world’s first steam cleaning system with self-disinfecting capability that offers proven, validated results for decontamination of the patient and clinical environments.
ProVap is a fully integrated dry steam vapour cleaning system using new tools and accessories developed in co-operation with the healthcare industry. In combination with OspreyDeepclean Standard Operating Procedures, the evidence-based ProVap system is designed specifically for deployment as a front line decontamination tool for infection prevention and control measures.
The system was developed after a series of trials, held over a period of 12 months in conjunction with the UCLH Environmental Research Unit using the de-commissioned Middlesex Hospital as a test bed.
Previous independent studies commissioned by OspreyDeepclean had determined the rapid destruction of micro-organisms by applied dry steam cleaning technologies, due to the massive heat penetration of the biofilm that these microscopic organisms.
Air sampling taken during the trials confirmed that unlike the more general steam cleaning equipment as seen in everyday commercial and domestic use, the ProVap healthcare decontamination procedure and tooling did not create a risk of dispersion or aerosolisation of these deadly micro-organisms.
Environmental research project manager Michael Rollins, said: "This is where design of the tool is absolutely critical."
The stainless steel body of the ProVap is easy keep clean of bacteria and the new water filter vacuum features innovative and patent pending steam disinfecting chambers to avoid cross-contamination.
"The ProVap project is the culmination of our many years experience as specialists in this field," says OspreyDeepclean managing director Thomas Stuecken, ‘and it has naturally received extensive high level participation from our key team members from every division of the company working in the UK, Holland, France and the USA.
"In steam cleaning machine design, development, and manufacture, OspreyDeepclean maintains a unique position as the leading global specialist. By introducing ProVap as a result of our realisation of the science behind steam cleaning we have now pushed the boundaries still further."