Virus and Bacterial Decontamination in the UK

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  • Quality
  • Efficiency
  • Reliability
  • Safety
  • Value

Our Virus and Bacterial Decontamination Process

Risk Assessment and Outbreak Evaluation

We begin by understanding the nature of the contamination, the areas affected, and the level of risk to occupants. This allows us to design a targeted decontamination plan.

Touchpoint Surface Cleaning and Preparation

All high contact surfaces such as door handles, light switches, handrails, desks, and shared equipment are cleaned and prepared for disinfection.

Application of Hospital Grade Disinfectants

We apply proven antimicrobial solutions that are effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. These products are safe for use in occupied environments and meet NHS and public health standards.

Electrostatic Fogging For Full Coverage

Using electrostatic technology, we apply a charged mist that wraps around surfaces and penetrates hard to reach areas. This ensures comprehensive coverage and eliminates pathogens in places that manual cleaning cannot reach.

Residual Protection Where Required

For environments that need ongoing protection, we can apply long lasting antimicrobial coatings that continue to inhibit bacterial and viral growth for up to 28 days after treatment.

Certification and Documentation

On completion, we provide a decontamination certificate and full service record to support your compliance, audit trail, and communication with stakeholders.

Infection Control That Targets The Source

Standard cleaning removes visible dirt, but it does not eliminate the bacteria and viruses that can persist on surfaces for hours, days, or even weeks. Pathogens such as Norovirus, MRSA, E.coli, Influenza, and Coronavirus require specialist disinfection methods to break down their structure and prevent transmission.

Our decontamination service combines touchpoint cleaning with advanced fogging and electrostatic application technology. This ensures that disinfectant reaches all surfaces, including those that are difficult to access during routine cleaning. The result is a controlled, hygienic environment that supports infection prevention and gives confidence to staff, visitors, and service users.

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Case Study: Covid-19 Decontamination at Stansted Airport.

Delivery footprint

  • Number of locations: 1 (Airport wide)
  • Geography: London 
  • Working hours: 24 Hours 
  • Work scope: Full decontamination of all airport areas.

The challenge

Withthe Covid-19 outbreak, airports became hotspots for the virus. Safegroup were tasked with:

  • Responding quickly to any Covid-19 outbreaks.
  • Fully decontaminating all high and low traffic areas.
  • Restore areas to a safe, operational state. 

The solution

SafeGroup provided specialist decontamination using electrostatic disinfectant spray.

Results 

  • Increased protection against the spread of Covid-19
  • A reduction in staff illness due to Covid-19
Covid-19 Decontamination

“Safe Group are a trusted supply chain partner to our business, supporting specialist and emergency cleaning services across our portfolio. Safe Group provide rapid effective solutions. Evidencing commitment, expertise, and flexibility, with attention to detail, they have been instrumental in delivering a successful outcome for us and that of our clients.  ”

EMCOR UK Graham Stacey, Category Lead

“I've worked with SafeGroup for a number of years now, for a variety of services from flood responses, sewage spills, commercial or high-level cleans, and upholstery cleaning. I've always found their service excellent, always providing a swift response when we need them, and a great quality of work too.  ”

NANDOS Brian Campbell, Head of Estates Management

“SafeGroup delivers specialist and reactive cleaning services across the M&S estate, covering both food and department stores. We rely on their service nationally across a combined 1000+ store list. SafeGroup offers a genuine partnership approach, through bespoke management systems and dedicated personnel. It is constantly seeking to improve and overdeliver. From floor and carpet cleaning to emergency flood or sewage response cleans, SafeGroup delivers an end-to-end service that ensures we are operational and compliant. Its quality of work is backed up by its communication and reporting. This is testament to our successful and continually growing partnership.”

CITY FM Myles McClafferty, Head of Procurement Delivery

“We have been working in partnership with Safegroup for approximately 3 years now. We have developed the account over the past few years and have found Safegroup very easy to deal with. They have supported us on numerous disasters and always delivered works to a high standard. Communication has always been great throughout. It’s piece of mind knowing we have their support whenever required.”

BOOTS Jit Gosai MIWFM, Contracts Manager, Store Maintenance, Boots UK & Ireland