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Crisis response and outbreaks
During disease outbreaks and public health emergencies, cleaning and hygiene products become essential frontline tools.
They help contain the spread of infectious diseases, protect frontline workers and the public, and maintain sanitation in healthcare facilities, transport systems, offices and shared spaces. Rapid access to effective hygiene solutions is critical during crisis response operations. Cleanliness and hygiene measures also help restore reassurance, confidence and safety for communities during periods of uncertainty.
Examples of products used in restaurants
High-strength disinfectants
Surface sanitisers
Antiviral cleaners
PPE decontamination products
Biohazard cleaning kits
Fogging and sanitisation systems
Public hygiene stations
Disposable disinfectant wipes
The key role of crisis response and outbreaks products
Limit spread of infectious diseases
Protect frontline workers and the public
Support emergency sanitation measures
Reduce contamination in shared spaces
Enable rapid response during outbreaks
Help restore confidence and reassurance in public environments
Support safe continuation of essential services during crises
Key facts
Viruses can survive from hours to days depending on surface type.
Surface disinfection became a critical control measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
During an outbreak, public spaces such as transport systems can be major transmission environments.
Effective hygiene protocols help slow disease transmission during emergencies.
When animal disease outbreaks occur, cleaning and hygiene products become critical tools for rapid containment and crisis response.