Clean rooms in laundries are essential for maintaining good hygiene in a variety of sectors such as hospitals, pharmaceuticals and the food industry. Clean room access control is a very important factor in ensuring strict hygiene standards in these sectors.
What is clean room access control and why is it important?
Clean room access control is an essential procedure to prevent contamination in environments that require stringent hygiene and cleanliness. Cleanroom access control is characterised by protocols, technologies and solutions tailored to protect these working environments and the products processed within them.
Hygiene measures to reinforce clean room access control
The laundries with clean rooms use specially designed equipment and procedures to ensure that garments and accessories are properly cleaned and disinfected. In order for this clean room access control to be efficient, it is necessary to implement the following measures to ensure that ensure compliance with the highest standards of hygiene:
- Strict personnel protocols: Only authorized personnel may have access in the laundry area of the clean room, and it is mandatory to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Separate processing areas: The clean room laundry is generally divided into three areas: soiled area, clean area and sterile area. This helps prevent cross-contamination between garments.
- High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration: HEPA filters are used to remove particles from the air, helping to create a clean and sterile environment. This also applies to laundry equipment such as washers and dryers.
- Use of disinfectants: Disinfectants are used to kill bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms on clothing and bedding.
- Regular monitoring: Laundry in the clean room is regularly monitored to ensure that all hygiene standards are met. Telemetry and IoT technology technology plays a very important role in this regard.
To implement these high hygiene measures, clean room laundries help to protect the health and safety of workers and patients. protect the health and safety of workers and patients. They also help ensure that products produced in clean rooms are free of contamination. free of contamination.
Regarding clean room access control, there is legislation that varies from country to country legislation that varies from country to country. However, there are common international standards that must be respected and known before designing and implementing a cleanroom in an environment. En DOMUS we make sure that our equipment our equipment complies with the legal and operational requirements of the most demanding clean rooms. the most demanding clean rooms.
DOMUS machinery to improve access control to clean rooms
The laundry machinery DOMUS laundry machinery is specifically designed for clean rooms following all hygiene standards to comply with the regulations on access control to clean rooms.
Washing machines with sanitary barrier
The range of washer extractors with sanitary barrier for clean rooms (16 to 100 kg) are the most suitable, not only to avoid cross-contamination, but also to offer the specific accessories for clean rooms such as AISI 316L stainless steel drum, sample tap, siphon, etc.
HEPA filter dryers
Both the washer and dryer offer the option of HEPA air filters type 13 and 14, to be chosen according to the needs of each clean room.
Innovative Technology: The TOUCH II and DOMUSCONNECT
TOUCH II microprocessor technology with connectivity to the DOMUSCONNECT platform provides remote control of the machinery and clean room, allowing constant monitoring and ensuring the required traceability.
DOMUS expertise in clean room design with excellent access control
Our experience in machinery for clean rooms gives us the security of being able to advise our customers on the best option in terms of machine models in terms of machine models and options, as well as the design of the clean rooms. Algunos consejos para diseñar una sala blanca are as follows:
- Consider the size and shape of the clean room: The size and shape of the clean room will affect the airflow pattern and the efficiency (The HVAC system in a cleanroom is designed to maintain a controlled environment with low levels of particulates and humidity. Air is filtered through HEPA filters to remove particulates, and temperature and humidity are maintained within a narrow range).
- Locate the clean room in a clean area: The clean room should be located in an area free of dust, dirt and other contaminants.
- Value the use of a modular system: Modular clean room systems are easy to install and can be scaled up or down as needed.
- Regularly inspect and maintain the clean room: The clean room should be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure that it meets all hygiene requirements.
Continuous maintenance to ensure access control to clean rooms
Here are some additional tips for maintaining good hygiene in a clean room laundry:
- Uses a dedicated laundry cart solely for transporting linen between different processing areas.
- Label all garments with their respective processing status.
- Carefully inspect garments before and after processing.
- Properly dispose of contaminated clothing.
By following these tips, you can help ensure that your clean room laundry has better hygiene.
More information for clean room access control
If you are interested in setting up a clean room do not hesitate and contact our commercial department, which will provide you with a customized hygiene and safety solution for your business or laundry. for your business or laundry.
