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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Question
- Hello,
I have a little 2 years old boy with cystic fibrosis. What do you think of using a steam cleaner for home maintenance, is it dangerous to use? Are there risks of developping pseudomonas?
- Answer
- Hello,
The steam cleaner uses water and a large amount of heat to destroy bacterial proteins. This process is interesting because it respects the environment (water only) and reduces risks of allergic reactions (no contact with chemicals). By cons, to be effective, it must release an outlet temperature of 140 ° C with a pressure of 4 to 6 bars and steam cleaners sold for home use do not have this power. They will release a vapor that will humidify your home. If certain safety rules are not followed when using, there is a risk of burns.
For the maintenance of your home, it is better to follow basic rules of hygiene without excess. It is important to identify risk areas in your home environment and your son: wetlands, stagnant water tanks and germ reservoirs. Bleach can for example be used as a disinfectant with rules of precaution to be observed.
Best regards
Marie-Laure MADEC
- 28.02.2013
