Oxy’Pharm supports local authorities to meet hygiene challenges while protecting staff

Sanivap & Nocotech – a comprehensive solution for schools, public catering, cultural and sports facilities.

Cleaning and disinfection in community settings : a public health, human and educational challenge

Local authorities have a direct responsibility to ensure hygiene and sanitary safety and compliance across various public facilities welcoming a wide range of people every day – including many who are particularly vulnerable. These establishments include :

• Early-years care institutions (nurseries, day-care centres, creches).
• Schools (nursery, primary, secondary and sixth-form colleges).
• Collective catering sites (school canteens, municipal restaurants).
• Cultural and sports facilities (multi-purpose halls, gyms, libraries, swimming pools).

These high-traffic spaces, shared by children, teenagers, council staff, supervisors and users of all ages, are particularly exposed to the risks of transmitting viruses, bacteria and parasites. For town councils, county councils or managing public institutions, maintaining an exceptional level of hygiene while respecting budgetary and environmental constraints – safeguarding their staff – represents a major challenge.

This is where Oxy’Pharm can help with a comprehensive solution designed for public authorities, combining Sanivap steam bio-cleaning with Nocotech automated bio-disinfection to provide a complete, safe, responsible response adapted to all public spaces.

High-use environments, shared by vulnerable groups and managed under significant operational pressure

Classrooms, dormitories, dining halls, toilets, changing rooms, libraries, sports halls and reception areas are all heavily and almost continuously used. Numerous shared surfaces are subject to frequent contact : school furniture, teaching materials, door handles, banisters, mats, shared toys and more. Every contact point presents an opportunity for a virus, bacterium or parasite to spread.

HIGH HUMAN DENSITY AND A GREAT VARIETY OF EXPOSED SURFACES

Classrooms, dormitories, dining halls, toilets, changing rooms, libraries, sports halls and reception areas are all heavily and almost continuously used. Numerous shared surfaces are subject to frequent contact : school furniture, teaching materials, door handles, banisters, mats, shared toys and more. Every contact point presents an opportunity for a virus, bacterium or parasite to spread.

YOUNG OR VULNERABLE USERS PARTICULARLY SENSITIVE TO CROSS-CONTAMINATION

Young children, especially in nurseries or nursery schools, are especially at risk: their immune systems are still developing, hygiene habits are not yet well established, and objects are often put in the mouth.

Among schoolchildren and students, close proximity is common — in corridors, transport, sports activities or shared areas.

Older people, often present in intergenerational or cultural facilities, also belong to the most vulnerable groups when it comes to infections.

Local authority staff and teachers, who are constantly in contact with the public, are particularly exposed.

THE RAPID AND SILENT SPREAD OF PATHOGENS

In these sorts of environments, pathogens circulate quickly and silently, making them difficult to control. Respiratory viruses (influenza, COVID-19, rhinovirus), gastroenteritis (norovirus, rotavirus), parasites (head lice, scabies), and bacterial infections (staphylococci, streptococci) all find conditions ideally suited to transmission.

There are multiple contamination routes, including direct contact, airborne transmission, contaminated surfaces, or infected textiles — all potential vectors in places where cleaning teams must act swiftly and effectively, often with limited resources.

SIGNIFICANT ORGANISATIONAL CONSTRAINTS FOR CLEANING STAFF

For cleaning staff, working conditions are often demanding, constrained by the constant public use of facilities.

Teams are sometimes small, with frequent shifts and large areas to cover, limited flexibility and tight schedules. This is made more challenging by the complexity of conventional cleaning protocols, which involve handling several pieces of equipment or products, observing contact times, rinsing, wearing protective gear and managing storage — all repetitive tasks requiring time, precision and constant attention.

A HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND RELATIONAL ISSUE

In this context, hygiene is not only a public health issue ; it is also relational and educational. A clean, well-maintained establishment reassures families, highlights staff professionalism and strengthens trust in the school or local authority. Conversely, poorly maintained premises can harm the institution’s reputation and negatively affect users’ well-being.

Sanivap + Nocotech : combining bio-cleaning and bio-disinfection for exemplary hygiene in all public spaces

Two complementary technologies for uncompromising, eco-responsible hygiene — serving both staff and users Given the diversity of spaces to be treated and the need for quick, simple and safe interventions, Oxy’Pharm’s combined solutions ensure optimal hygiene in all community facilities.

SANIVAP – HIGH-TEMPERATURE STEAM CLEANING, EFFECTIVE WITHOUT CHEMICALS

In schools, nurseries or municipal buildings, daily cleaning must fit tight schedules, on heavily used, sometimes delicate, and often shared surfaces. Sanivap has been designed to meet these real-world demands with technology that is simple to use, robust and highly effective.

Sanivap can be used wherever hygiene is essential — classrooms, dining areas, toilets, dormitories or changing rooms. It is compatible with all surfaces typically found in public facilities: furniture, handles, banisters, mattresses, floors, sanitary fittings and sports equipment, including sensitive materials such as plastics, fabrics or stainless steel.

Mounted on ergonomic trolleys, the units are mobile, easy to handle and designed for intensive professional use — up to 8–10 hours per day. A wide range of accessories (textile brushes, sanitary nozzles, steam mops) means they can be adapted to any configuration while ensuring every corner is reached.

NOCOTECH – AUTOMATED AIRBORNE BIO-DISINFECTION ADAPTED TO PUBLIC SECTOR REALITIES

The disinfecting action is effective against bacteria, viruses, yeasts, fungi and spores, with efficacy validated in laboratories and real-life conditions according to European Standard EN 17272. What’s more, the Oxypy+ solution allows targeted treatment against specific parasites such as bedbugs.

The products used (Nocolyse, Nocolyse+ and Nocolyse Food) are biodegradable, non-corrosive, non-allergenic and safe for both materials and people. After use, hydrogen peroxide naturally breaks down into water and oxygen, leaving no trace or environmental impact.

The Ecocert-certified Nocolyse Food is specifically suitable for food-contact areas, making it ideal for collective catering settings.

Furthermore, certain Nocotech units (Nocomax) are particularly well suited to large spaces such as dormitories, canteens, sports halls, libraries and changing rooms.

Designed for all shared environments, this technology provides local authorities with a reliable disinfection tool, and one which is fully compatible with the operational demands of public facilities.

Tangible benefits for local authorities and their teams

In schools, nurseries, gyms and canteens, hygiene is a daily requirement — but it must remain simple to implement, even with small teams and tight schedules. This is where Sanivap and Nocotech truly make sense, providing provide effective, sustainable solutions that are easy to integrate into real working conditions.

Protection for children, users, teaching staff and maintenance personnel is enhanced while minimising exposure to irritants or allergenic products. For cleaning teams, the time savings are also significant.

In addition, the synergy between Oxy’Pharm’s solutions drastically reduces consumables (chemical products, wipes, disposable gloves, etc.), thereby lowering waste and costs. Treatments are non-corrosive and compatible with all materials, which simplifies the maintenance of equipment over the long-term. Meanwhile, environmental impact is significantly reduced thanks to lower water consumption, no toxic residue, and certified biodegradable products. This eco-friendly approach aligns perfectly with local authorities’ CSR commitments and fits easily into public tenders. Lastly, the visible quality of cleaning boosts staff recognition, reassures users and strengthens the public service’s image among families and elected representatives.

Oxy’Pharm makes hygiene a cornerstone of local public service

Because welcoming children and other users in the best possible sanitary conditions is a public service priority, Oxy’Pharm supports local authorities with simple, safe and sustainable solutions.

By combining high-performance steam cleaning with automated airborne bio-disinfection, Sanivap and Nocotech deliver a comprehensive, effective and environmentally responsible protocol.

Cleaning teams benefit from simple, ergonomic and secure tools that improve working conditions and protect their health. All users enjoy a healthier, safer and more reassuring environment every day.