Category: Disinfection
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Why Do ATP Readings Drop After Thyme Oil Vapor Treatment in Operating Rooms — Even Without Cleaning?
In many hospitals, ATP monitoring is a trusted, rapid way to understand environmental hygiene. But an interesting pattern has emerged in operating rooms using short-duration thyme oil vapor treatments: ATP (RLU) readings fall significantly — even when no manual cleaning has taken place. So what’s driving this? Understanding What ATP Really Measures ATP (adenosine triphosphate)…
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Hospital environments are designed to heal — but without rigorous environmental hygiene, they can also become reservoirs for pathogens. Terminal cleaning, the deep cleaning process performed after a patient leaves a room, is one of the most important infection-prevention steps in healthcare facilities. It ensures the next patient enters a safe, disinfected space and helps…