CA BIN H Y GIENE
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082 JUNE 2020
SEAT
COVER
CLEANERS
All Leather Maintenance (ALM), a division of Perrone
Aerospace, has developed a range of non-corrosive cleaning
chemicals for cleaning genuine leather and synthetic aircraft
upholstery, including Deep Cleaner, Leather Conditioner and Leather
Cleaner with Conditioner, available in spray or wipe form.
Deep Cleaner and Leather Cleaner with Conditioner are effective
in creating a more sanitary environment due to the chemical and
mechanical action of cleaning, which assists in the simple removal
of soils and particulate matter that can harbour viruses, bacteria
and fungi. The products are not disinfectants – rather the cleaning
process helps maintain the seat cover, which can help minimise
the transmission of germs in much the same way as
hand washing.
These non-corrosive cleaning chemicals meet or
exceed Boeing D6-7127 and AMS-1550B, and have
no adverse effect on the flammability rating
of leather to 14 CFR 25.853(a).
SELFDISINFECTING
SURFACES
Premium Purity from ACT.Global is a cleaning system based around
its ACT CleanCoat technology, which when applied by electrostatic
spraying to surfaces and exposed to any light, become self-disinfecting
and decomposes microbes such as bacteria, viruses, airborne mould spores,
and chemical compounds such as VOCs. The coating is transparent and
odourless and can be applied to all surfaces, where it is effective for 12
months. Once exposed to light, the coating starts a photocatalytic reaction
that decomposes microbes and purifies the air.
ACT CleanCoat was tested by virology experts from Dr Brill & Partners,
who concluded: “After successful experiments with three nonenveloped
viruses we found the test product is also effective
against so-called blood-borne viruses including HBV, HCV and
HIV as well as against members of other virus families
such as orthomyxoviridae (including all human and
animal influenza viruses like H5N1 and H1N1),
coronaviridae (MERS-CoV) and filoviridae
including Ebola virus.”
HUMIDITY
FOR HEALTH
An aircraft is an extremely dry environment; indeed it is more
dehydrating than any other place on Earth. Generally, extremely dry
air increases the ability of viruses to spread and transmit. In a very dry
atmosphere, droplets lose their moisture content through evaporation and
the smaller droplets remain airborne for prolonged periods, increasing the time
and distance over which transmission can occur. In an airplane, this risk is mitigated
by advanced and efficient air ventilation systems. Significantly higher humidity in an
aircraft cabin is another measure that is effective against the spread of viruses between
passengers in the cabin.
Raising humidity is effective in reducing the risk of spreading and transmitting viruses, as
well as lowering passengers’ susceptibility to viruses. Thus CTT Systems has developed the
Inflight Humidification system (IFH), which increases the cabin relative humidity level to
a normal comfort level of about 22%, which could reduce the risk of catching viruses.
Humidity is essential for wellness and for the immune system. Indeed cabin air with
almost no moisture content increases humans’ susceptibility to viruses due to the
weakened function of the mucous membranes.
The IFH system is designed to add moisture content (i.e. humidity) via the aircraft
ventilation system, using water from the potable water supply
to evaporate air through the humidifier pad, in line with
the environmental control system. CTT Systems has
retrofitted almost 100 systems to VIP aircraft, and
they are available as OEM line-fit options for
the B787, A350, B777X and MC-21. More
than 2,500 IFHs are in operation, with
more than 50 airline customers on
the B787 and 12 on the A350.
Safe, potable water
As we collectively embark on a more
determined quest to make air travel
healthier for passengers, with efforts to
maintain a sterile cabin, social distancing
on flights, and increased screening of
passengers for potential symptoms,
a key component to include in risk
assessments is potable water.
Whether airport water fountains, the
water used onboard for coffee, or the
water served to passengers to keep them
hydrated, it is imperative that water is
disinfected at the point of use, as it is the
last contact point before consumption.
With this in mind, IWG has introduced
the Passenger Water Dispenser (PWD)
that applies UV-C radiation from
LEDs at a wavelength of 260-270nm,
which deactivates the DNA of viruses,
eliminating contamination at touch
points while helping to keep passengers
safely hydrated.
DISINFECTING
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