Safety & Sensitivity
Today, animals and people are exposed to
risk from chemical disinfectants
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Dealing with particularly susceptible species increases risk
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An animal can’t afford to have their health impacted
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Staff or animal sensitivities preclude the use of other cleaning alternatives
You know your reptile is especially susceptible to disease, your stud is scheduled to procreate, or you have a new staff member with allergies that need to be accommodated.
Relying on detergents means not only the safety concern of storing, using and disposing of chemicals, but also ensuring that animals and staff aren’t impacted by the chemical or the PPE required to use it. While UV typically presents less allergy concerns, the risk of ‘shadows’ means that it may not be as effective as cold plasma for animals that are especially vulnerable to pathogens.
How Clean Play helps: Asset Protection & Residue-Free Decontamination
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No chemicals or PPE that may cause allergies
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No risk of UV exposure or burn.
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Increased efficacy against pathogens to protect vulnerable species
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Clean Play’s use of cold plasma technology in the SaniChest affords high-efficacy cleaning without the safety concerns of harsh chemicals, the need for PPE, or the risk of UV exposure to animals or staff. The cold plasma process used in Clean Play’s SaniChest results in zero risk of exposure to Ozone.
Primary Use Case - Nelson
Reptile Breeder
Nelson has dealt with reptiles for over 20 years as a breeder and retailer. Nelson knows from experience that reptiles are especially susceptible to ammonia or bleach toxicity, including fumes toxicity, that can be damaging to skin, eyes or lungs. This means that any chemical residues can create unintended harm but implementing strong sanitizing protocols is required to address serious pathogenic threats like Cryptosporidium or Salmonella.
Industry Data & Operational Evidence
Disinfectants must be used exactly as directed as proper dilution and contact time are essential for both efficacy and safety.
Many disinfectants and sanitizers are inherently hazardous chemicals which can cause skin irritation, respiratory irritation, allergies, or burns if misused. Sanitizers and disinfectants are generally more hazardous than basic cleaners, and skin/respiratory effects are documented.
Bleach (sodium hypochlorite), a common disinfectant, can irritate or burn skin and eyes and can damage the throat and lungs if inhaled. Mixing with other products can generate toxic gases.
WorkSafeBC identifies specific disinfectant ingredients (including phenols and quaternary ammonium compounds) as respiratory irritants and potentially hazardous, especially in enclosed spaces. These chemicals may exacerbate asthma or cause skin/eye irritation.
