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Formaldehyde Alternative Disinfection Solutions
Updated: 6 days ago
Is Formaldehyde a good disinfectant solution?
Formaldehyde has been used as the go to extensively in many different industries as a disinfectant solution.
On January 1st 2016, the EU officially adopted the reclassification of formaldehyde, under the CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) Regulations EC 1272/2008, as a Class 1B carcinogen and Class 2 mutagen. In simple terms, a Class 1B identification means that formaldehyde is presumed to have carcinogenic potential in humans which means it is thought to cause cancer and as such the level of concern for a user of this chemical or process is something that should be reviewed and may require to be reassessed.
While there are uses for Formaldehyde in disinfection on sensitive areas and equipment there are more and more concerns being raise as regards its safety to operators and long term use. Some concerns are:
· It is a colourless gas which is flammable at room temperature and has a strong odour.
· Disinfection cycles require long contact times which can render a lab out of use overnight.
· The process leaves a residue.
· Formaldehyde has been reclassified as a carcinogen which means it may be eliminated in its use as an effective disinfectant in the laboratory sector.
Our sister company Sanondaf Shropshire are approved contractors and authorised to perform high spectrum, high level disinfection and decontamination services for clients such as Telford & Wrekin Council, Wolverhampton Council, Shropshire Council, The National Trust, The Forestry Commission, Harper Adams University, over 90 schools across Birmingham, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Telford and Shrewsbury, educational centres, NHS mental health sites and domestic homes when required.
What Formaldehyde alternatives are available?
Sanondaf Shropshire do not use formaldehyde but a patented and NHS validated high spectrum disinfectant and decontamination solution.
Sanondaf are a specialist disinfection and decontamination company that use fogging and electrostatic spray devices to deliver low concentration hydrogen peroxide with silver as an effective disinfectant or for decontamination. The process is quick and easy to apply and can see a laboratory or space back in use within an hour, is safe on all surfaces with no detrimental impact on humans, animals, plants or surfaces and does not require any wiping or rinsing.
Their solution also biodegrades into Oxygen and water making it environmentally friendly leaving no residue and fitting in perfectly with a company wanting a powerful disinfecting solution of both air and hard surface at up to 99.9999% for the destruction of over 260 harmful viruses, bacteria, bacterial endospores, fungi, mould, yeast and other microorganisms, that can still add to a companies green image.
Because this is a dry mist, not wet fogging it is able to disinfect and decontaminate electrical systems and sensitive equipment. Their technology is regularly used in hospitals, clean rooms, operating theatres, veterinary surgeries, funeral homes, factories, transport and trains, clinics and homes. Sanondaf Shropshire bring the finest hospital grade disinfection technology and experience to your home or business.
The Sanondaf process dry mist solution and advanced technology can be used on all medical devices and lab equipment including electrical, electronic and hydraulic items, blasted up HVAC system and into air conditioning systems and vents.
If you currently use formaldehyde within your organisation or processes and are worried about the long term effects, then we would like to speak to you to arrange a demonstration of the Sanondaf system as a safer, much quicker and cost effective alternative to your current use of formaldehyde.
Call Simon at Sanondaf Shropshire (also Director at Shropshire Expert Cleaners LTD)
07462 479 576.
Working Across Shropshire and the West Midlands
From its base in Madeley, Telford, the team covers Telford and Wrekin, Shrewsbury and the Shropshire market towns, including Newport, Shifnal, Bridgnorth, Much Wenlock, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Whitchurch, Wem and Oswestry. It also works across Wolverhampton, Dudley and the wider West Midlands. Rural jobs are planned around access, parking and distance, so a village property gets the same response as a town-centre flat.
Specialist-Only Work
The company does not provide regular, standard, one-off or standard end-of-tenancy cleaning. In Telford and Shrewsbury and across the region it focuses only on specialist jobs: after-death and trauma cleaning, biohazard cleaning, hoarder and house clearance, mould removal and hospital-grade disinfection.
Why Clients Trust the Team
Specialist experience since about 2009, working for councils, schools, landlords, solicitors and families.
NHS-validated disinfection technology with an up to 99.9999% kill rate against over 260 pathogens.
Over 90 schools treated across Birmingham, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Telford and Shrewsbury, with 3,000+ rooms decontaminated.
£10m public liability insurance.
Emergency lines open 24/7.
Giving Back
Usable items from clearances are passed to charities wherever possible, and since 2022 the company has given just over £30,000 of donations in items and services. During the pandemic it also cleaned NHS workers' homes for free while they were on shift, with staff still paid for that work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the disinfectant safe?
Yes. It is non-toxic and leaves no harmful residue. Rooms are ventilated before they are used again.
How quickly can you attend?
Emergency lines are open 24/7, and urgent outbreaks are prioritised. Planned treatments can be booked out of hours.
Will we get paperwork?
Yes. A written treatment record lists the areas treated and the method used.
Can we get a quote in advance?
Yes. A site visit and written quote mean help can be booked quickly when it is needed.
For related help, see Shropshire Expert Cleaners LTD's pages on disinfection fogging and public health deep cleaning.
Get a Free Quote
The team covers Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Newport, Shifnal, Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Market Drayton. Call free on 0800 193 3699, mobile 07462 479 576, or email specialists@shropshirecleaners.expert for a free, no-obligation quote. Emergency lines are open 24/7.
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