With the paper Konkol et al. we aimed to develop a method to assess the virucidal performance of domestic laundry in a lab-scale washing machine (Rotawash) based on EN 17658 in Cooperation with Henkel. The method developed was led by our joint PhD student Justyna Konkol in cooperation with the Henkel team led by Dr. Mirco Weide in Düsseldorf, our Dr. Brill Virus experts in Bremen Dr. Britta Becker and Dr. Dajana Paulmann as well as from our cooperation partner Professor Dr. Eike Steinmann from Ruhr-University Bochum, Professor Dr. Andreas Dotzauer from University Bremen as well as our Dr. Brill + Prof. Bockmühl lab director Dr. Britta Brands from Kleve.   With this great team approach we are now prepared to test domestic laundry detergents against e. g. Vaccinia and Norovirus. If you are interested or have questions please contact us. Link to publication: Here

We are pleased to add testing according to DIN EN 17658 to our portfolio of services from November.  The standard "Chemical textile disinfection for domestic use - Test methods and requirements (phase 2, stage 2)" is a standard that tests textile disinfection for products used in the domestic sector (or in the food, industrial and public sectors) at low temperatures (≤ 40 °C). Products for the main wash cycle as well as for the rinse cycle can be tested. In addition to laundry disinfection, the standard also specifies separate criteria if the product is intended for aesthetic and malodour treatment. As a pre-standard (prEN) we already offer the test immediately.  If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to use the contact form.  We are looking forward to your inquiry!

The foundation is based in particular on the successful work of the working group of Professor Dr. Dirk Bockmühl at the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences on topics of applied hygiene in the household sector. Here, for example, the influence of modified washing and dishwashing processes at lower temperatures for energy-saving reasons on hygiene is a central topic. Furthermore, more and more laundry is being washed that cannot withstand higher washing temperatures due to the low quality of the fabrics. For especially manufacturers in the field of washing and dishwashing in the household sector, services are offered to check the efficiency of cleaning and disinfection processes. Here, individual tests that reflect practice as closely as possible are of great interest.