FAQ; Frequently Asked Questions About Our Cleaning. Decontamination, and Infection Protection Services
- R4 Clean Do you provide janitorial and cleaning services or just disinfectant and decontamination?
- Is SteraMist safe for electronics?
- How does SteraMist compare to Bleach?
- Is SteraMist BIT safe?
- What is the difference between SteraMist and manual cleaning disinfection?
- How long does a surface have to remain wet after being treated with SteraMist?
- How does SteraMist compare to UV light?
- Is Chlorine dioxide or formaldehyde better for decontamination?
- Where can SteraMist BIT be used?
- How do I get a quote for sales/service?
- What is Binary Ionization Technology (BIT)?
- What is the science behind the technology?
- Does SteraMist easily fit into a hospital's current cleaning protocol?
- How does SteraMist compare to Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP)?
- Can SteraMist be purchased through any Hospital-HealthCare GPO, GSA?
- R4 Clean Do you provide janitorial and cleaning services or just disinfectant and decontamination?
NO, we do NOT provide janitorial and basic cleaning services. We provide disinfectant and decontamination that goes far beyond simply wiping down surfaces. We use the SteraMIST BIT line of products.
- Is SteraMist safe for electronics?
Yes, SteraMist is ideal for electronics. The iHP process provides a dry mist/fog and a short contact time, leaving no residue. SteraMist can quickly and easily treat electronics including delicate medical and scientific equipment.
- How does SteraMist compare to Bleach?
Bleach has high health costs because the safety of its user is at risk. Further, costs can increase because bleach damages materials, stains fabrics, and is difficult to dilute properly and accurately; therefore, receiving an efficant kill may be unlikely.
- Is SteraMist BIT safe?
TOMI has proven that the aerosol is nontoxic and is labeled as only an irritant. It has superior compatibility towards all products and materials including delicate hospital equipment and sensitive pharmaceutical and biosafety lab technologies. See material compatibility studies.
- What is the difference between SteraMist and manual cleaning disinfection?
Manual cleaning can produce inconsistent results because the user can easily miss areas during the clean. Further, completing a disinfection cleaning protocol with SteraMist offers greater coverage, in less time, and superior results with a 99.999% (six log) reduction and depending on the clean product, a manual clean will only provide a 99.9% or 99.99% (3 or 4 log reduction).
- How long does a surface have to remain wet after being treated with SteraMist?
After treatment, all surfaces will be covered with the residual mist/fog, similarly to the way a mirror fogs after a shower, it will quickly evaporate.
- How does SteraMist compare to UV light?
UV light can be effective at short distances and with a clear line of sight. Many UV light systems require the machine to be moved around or multiple machines need to be used for complete treatments. UV lightbulbs have a limited lifespan and are very expensive to replace. SteraMist has low ongoing costs, is easy to maintain, and offers quick and flexible treatment options.
- Is Chlorine dioxide or formaldehyde better for decontamination?
NO. SteraMist is much less toxic and corrosive than chlorine dioxide or formaldehyde. Similarly to these products, SteraMist moves like a gas. For those companies that want to move away from potential carcinogenic decontamination processes, which many global regulators are already doing, SteraMist is an effective replacement.
- Where can SteraMist BIT be used?
SteraMist products may be used in a variety of settings, please refer to our EPA registration for all use sites. Learn more about our divisions.
- How do I get a quote for sales/service?
Contact Us through email or call 404.428.1255
- What is Binary Ionization Technology (BIT)?
The product which is registered with the EPA as a Hospital-HealthCare Disinfectant, Effective Broad-Spectrum Disinfectant. TOMI's technology that utilizes plasma science.
- What is the science behind the technology?
SteraMIST produces a visible mist/fog, which is composed of the Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), the Hydroxyl Radical. These are created by mechanically altering the sole active ingredient, hydrogen peroxide, in TOMI's BIT solution, by passing through the cold plasma arc. Learn more about the iHP Process.
- Does SteraMist easily fit into a hospital's current cleaning protocol?
For C.difficile rooms, all fluids and visible debris needs to be removed with an approved EPA spray product. Then SteraMist is applied. The user sprays, applying the mist for 5 seconds per square foot. A high touch clean for highly contaminated areas can be treated in 3 minutes or less.
- How does SteraMist compare to Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP)?
VHP requires all areas to be completely sealed and pretreated to specific humidity and temperature ranges. These products can be highly corrosive and leave residues that affect materials compatibility. SteraMist is much more flexible (Surface Unit does not require HVAC turned off), non-hazardous to ship and store, and demonstrates superior compatibility with electronics since there is no need to wipe, and no residue is left behind.
- Can SteraMist be purchased through any Hospital-HealthCare GPO, GSA?
Yes, SteraMist products are approved and listed on Premier, Inc., a healthcare improvement company uniting an alliance of approximately 3,750 U.S. hospitals and 130,000 other providers to improve the health of communities. Other GPOs and GSAs are being added shortly.