Cleaning and disinfection units for hygiene and safety

Besides sterilisers, cleaning and disinfection units are among the most essential items of equipment for any practice. They enable the rapid machine-based reprocessing of instruments and reusable equipment. For this reason, they represent an indispensable step in the hygiene cycle. Discover cleaning and disinfection equipment for your practice from manufacturers such as Melag, Miele and SciCan now!

How do cleaning and disinfection machines work?

In podiatry and foot health, machine cleaning and disinfection serve to reduce germs and prevent contamination and infection. Cleaning and disinfection units, also known as RDGs or thermal disinfectors, therefore provide reliable hygienic standardisation and quality assurance in medical practices. The process involves several stages comprising cleaning, disinfection, rinsing and drying of instruments and instrument accessories.

The operating principle is similar to that of a dishwasher, as mechanical, thermal and chemical methods are directed toward these tasks. Among other things, chemically enriched hot water is applied under pressure to the instruments via spray and rinse mechanisms. As with sterilisation, this requires comprehensive analogue or digital process documentation alongside cleaning and disinfection.

An overview of our cleaning and disinfection units

You can find the following products in our product range for cleaning and disinfection units in medical practices:

• Cleaning and disinfection units (RDG): RDGs or thermal disinfectors deliver rapid, thorough cleaning and disinfection using heated water. Depending on the method, the water is delivered to the instruments under pressure and, in some cases, chemically enriched. Temperatures are typically located between 55 and 105 degrees. Instruments and accessories are loaded using the appropriate racks and baskets. Models vary in size and capacity, and as compact units they are ideal for smaller practices. There are also models with integrated digital process documentation.
• Ultrasonic cleaners: These are suitable for rapid reprocessing or pre-cleaning of instruments. They utilise ultrasonic frequencies and various ultrasonic modes, which loosen even stubborn encrustations thanks to sound field distribution within the ultrasonic bath as required.

• Spray gun: Following manual cleaning and disinfection, it provides a thorough final rinse with demineralised water prior to machine reprocessing and sterilisation. Spray guns are available for this purpose, which are connected to the associated water treatment system of the RDGs to clean instruments with demineralised water.

Accessories for sterilisation equipment and sterilisation steps

Comprehensive sterilisation within the reprocessing cycle requires accessories such as:

• Water treatment units: To ensure the highest possible water quality when cleaning and disinfecting instruments and equipment, demineralised, fully desalinated water is required. To this end, most RDGs feature integrated water treatment systems with replaceable tanks. This protects instruments regardless of water hardness and prevents contamination by microorganisms.
• Documentation devices: Continuous process documentation is an integral part of cleaning and disinfection.
• Baskets and inserts: Depending on your requirements, you will find various top, bottom, sieve and standard baskets, along with inserts for the safe and robust sorting of instruments and accessories.
• Dispenser systems: Dispenser systems provide quick and contact-reduced dispensing and application of disinfectants in practices and treatment rooms. They enable efficient disinfection of skin, hands and surfaces, along with hygienic towel dispensing.
• Medical waste bins: Appropriate medical waste bins are required for the hygienic disposal of medical waste.

Buy cleaning and disinfection equipment from RUCK

With our cleaning and disinfection equipment, you can guarantee comprehensive and reliable hygiene along with a proper reprocessing cycle. Here you will find models from renowned manufacturers such as Melag, Miele and SciCan, including the PG 8592 Cleaning and Disinfection Unit Set, the MELAtherm 10 thermal disinfector set or the PWD 8534 cleaning and disinfection unit.