Sanitizing machines give facilities the upper hand

HOWELL, NJ — To further increase its efforts to clean and sanitize surfaces, Howell Township Public Schools have purchased three decontamination systems from Zimek Technologies IP LLC, according to the Asbury Park Press.
At $54,000 each, the Zimek machines convert a hospital-grade disinfectant into a micro-mist capable of killing any bacteria or virus it comes into contact with before cleaning the area with a built-in vacuum, the story stated.
According to the story, the Zimek, recently made available to the public, was designed as a federal government in-house product and later was retrofitted to handle most pathogens.
The cost of the machines will be financed over five years and will add approximately $32,000 to the district's annual budget, the story noted.
The cleaning and disinfecting chemicals used in the machine will cost an additional $1,750 annually and have a two-year shelf life, the story added.
According to the article, custodians will be trained hands-on by disinfecting nurse's offices once the school year is under way.
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