Preparing a Room for Disinfection with the HaloFogger

Proper room preparation is essential for achieving the maximum effectiveness of the Halo Disinfection System. This lesson outlines the necessary steps to ensure thorough coverage of HaloMist in your disinfection process. By following these guidelines, you will help mitigate exposure risks and guarantee optimal results.

Sealing and Preparing the Room

To begin the disinfection process, all ventilation systems—including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)—must be shut down to prevent the distribution of HaloMist through the ductwork. It is important to seal supply and return vents, as well as ductwork, using HaloShield vent and smoke detector covers or polyethylene sheeting secured with adhesive tape.

Securing Internal Areas

The treated room must be fully sealed to reduce exposure risks and ensure adequate coverage of HaloMist. Open all internal doors, cupboards, and drawers, and tilt mattresses on their sides to facilitate thorough disinfection. Additionally, it is critical to monitor the room’s humidity level, which must be kept below 50% for effective treatment. Ensure that all personnel have vacated the room before proceeding, and remove plants, animals, food, and beverages from the space.

Room Entry Restrictions

Before initiating the fogging process, close all windows, and seal the room from the outside. Place caution signs at every entrance to indicate that the area is under treatment and that entry is prohibited until it is safe to re-enter. These signs may be removed once HaloMist levels are confirmed to be at or below one part per million (ppm), or after the recommended waiting time has elapsed. Refer to the HaloFogger user manual for specific re-entry guidelines.

Step-by-Step Fogging Procedure

For ease of use, the fogging process has been divided into four simple steps:

1. Positioning the HaloFogger: Place the HaloFogger in a corner of the room, ensuring that there is at least six feet of unobstructed airflow around the device. Verify that the HaloFogger has sufficient fluid for the required fogging time.

2. Activating the HaloFogger: Plug in the HaloFogger and confirm that the green indicator light is illuminated. Set the timer based on the room size and the recommended dose concentration.

3. Starting the Fogging Process: Press and hold the start button for two seconds to begin fogging. The green status light will start flashing red, indicating that you have thirty seconds to leave the room before the unit starts dispensing disinfectant.

4. Exit and Mark the Room: After pressing the start button, exit the room, close the door, and post a sign to indicate that fogging is in progress.

Post-Fogging Procedures

After the HaloFogger has completed the disinfection process, confirm that the concentration of HaloMist has reached safe levels before re-entering the room. Increasing ventilation in the room is recommended to expedite this process. Minimum re-entry times can be found in the HaloFogger user manual, which should be followed to ensure safety.

Chemical Indicator Strips

When using HaloMist as a whole-room disinfectant, it is advisable to use chemical indicator strips to confirm that the mist has reached all areas of the room. These strips provide a quick visual confirmation of coverage, with the pad on each strip changing from white to black upon detecting hydrogen peroxide. Place a minimum of four strips—one in each corner of the room—before treatment to monitor disinfection coverage.

The HaloPortal for Multi-Room Disinfection

If you are using the HaloPortal, a wall-mounted system that enables the HaloFogger to fog multiple rooms in succession, manual positioning of the device is not required. Simply plug into the HaloPortal, but ensure that the area in front of the nozzle is clear by at least six feet to guarantee proper misting.

Ongoing Support and Maintenance

Halosil NXT provides a wide range of resources to help you maintain the HaloFogger and ensure peak performance. Our support portal offers detailed user manuals, training guides, and videos to help you become familiar with the HaloFogger’s controls, proper usage of personal protective equipment (PPE), and how to measure your room for accurate fogging times.

If you need assistance with annual maintenance or experience any issues with your HaloFogger, simply submit a service ticket through our portal, and our service team will be ready to assist. Our calculator tool can also help you estimate your weekly usage, including the required amount of HaloMist, room size, and fogging frequency.

Conclusion

With the guidelines in this lesson, you are now equipped to effectively prepare rooms for disinfection using the HaloFogger. By adhering to these best practices, you can ensure a safer, more effective disinfection process, regardless of the facility type.

Thank you for completing the HaloFogger training series. We hope you feel confident in your ability to maintain a safer environment using the Halo Disinfection System. Should you need a quick reference, the back of the HaloFogger includes summarized instructions for your convenience. For further support, visit the Halosil service portal, where our team is always available to assist with any questions or issues you may encounter.