Can EstormHOCl replace bleach or quats in schools?

Yes. HOCl provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial action without fumes, harsh chemicals, or residues, making it safer for children and staff.

Is EstormHOCl safe for toys and learning materials?

Yes. EstormHOCl leaves no harmful residue and is safe for toys, sensory equipment, and objects that may be mouthed by children.

Can EstormHOCl be fogged during school hours?

Yes. HOCl is safe for enclosed spaces and can be fogged without evacuating classrooms, improving air quality and reducing airborne pathogens.

Education

Clean, Safe, Powerful Non‑Toxic HOCl for Learning Environments

EstormHOCl for Education

Clinical‑grade, child‑safe disinfection for schools, nurseries, colleges, and universities.

EstormHOCl delivers broad‑spectrum antimicrobial protection while remaining non‑toxic, pH‑balanced, odourless, and safe for daily use around children, staff, and neurodiverse learners. It is the ideal disinfectant for modern education environments where safety, air quality, and sustainability matter.

Why School Leadership Teams Choose EstormHOCl

Elevate hygiene standards across your learning environment with a disinfectant that outperforms traditional chemicals while protecting children and staff.

Maximum Efficacy: Kills 99.999% of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores
Child‑Safe: Non‑toxic, non‑irritating, pH‑balanced (5.5 – 6.5)
Odourless & Sensory‑Friendly: Ideal for SEN and neurodiverse learners
Safe for Toys & Electronics: No corrosion, no residue
Food‑Safe: Suitable for cafeterias and food‑prep areas
Eco‑Conscious: 100% biodegradable and VOC‑free
Flexible Application: Fogging, misting, spraying, and wiping

Who EstormHOCl Is Designed For

Nurseries & Early Years
Primary & Secondary Schools
Colleges & Sixth Forms
Universities & Research Facilities
SEN & Neurodiverse Learning Units
After‑School Clubs & Childcare Centres

Education Sector Solutions

EstormHOCl is used across all learning environments:

Classrooms & lecture rooms
Nurseries & play areas
Cafeterias & food‑prep zones
Sports halls & changing rooms
Music rooms & shared equipment
Libraries, ICT suites, and labs

Use Cases in Education

Classrooms & Lecture Rooms

Disinfect desks, chairs, whiteboards, and shared equipment
Safe for tablets, keyboards, touchscreens, and projectors
No fumes → no disruption to lessons

Nurseries & Play Areas

Safe for toys, sensory equipment, and learning materials
Non‑toxic if mouthed by children
No‑rinse application

Cafeterias & Food‑Prep Areas

Food‑contact safe
Sanitises tables, trays, counters, and serving stations

Sports, Music & Shared Facilities

Safe for mats, instruments, gym equipment, and changing rooms
No residue or stickiness

Air & Environmental Hygiene

Fogging reduces airborne pathogens
Improves indoor air quality

Daily School Cleaning Workflow

Morning: Wipe desks, chairs, and shared equipment
Mid‑Day: Light fogging for air quality
Lunch: Sanitize cafeteria tables and serving stations
Afternoon: Wipe high‑touch points (doors, rails, ICT equipment)
End of Day: Deep clean classrooms and corridors
Weekly: Fog sports halls, music rooms, and libraries

Science & Sustainability: The HOCl Advantage

EstormHOCl is pure Hypochlorous Acid, the same antimicrobial produced by the human immune system. Unlike bleach or ammonia, it breaks down into simple water and salt, making it the most sustainable disinfectant for education environments.

Efficiency Note:
Because EstormHOCl requires no rinsing, your cleaning teams save significant water and labour time per shift.

HOCl vs Traditional School Disinfectants

Compliance & Certifications

Virucidal: BS EN 14476
Bactericidal: BS EN 1276
Surface Disinfection: BS EN 13697
UK REACH Compliant
Non‑flammable, non‑toxic, eco‑certified

FAQ

Is EstormHOCl safe for children?

Yes – it is non‑toxic, non‑irritating, and safe for inhalation and skin contact.

Can it replace bleach or quats?

Yes – HOCl provides broad‑spectrum kill without fumes, irritation, or chemical residues.

Is it safe for toys and learning materials?

Yes – it leaves no harmful residue and is safe if mouthed by children.

Can it be fogged during school hours?

Yes, HOCl is safe for enclosed spaces and does not require evacuation.

Educational Environments

By using HOCl in education, we are replicating the body’s own defence mechanism externally providing a biocompatible, non-toxic shield against pathogens in shared spaces.

1. Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Action

HOCl is a potent oxidizing agent that:

Disrupts microbial membranes.
Denatures proteins and enzymes.
Damages DNA and RNA.
Penetrates and dismantles biofilms.

It is effective against:

Bacteria: E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Viruses: Norovirus, Influenza, SARS-CoV-2.
Fungi and spores.

This is essential in education, where close contact, shared surfaces, and high-touch environments increase the risk of transmission.

2. Safe for Student and Staff

Students are more vulnerable to:

Chemical exposure.
Respiratory irritation.
Skin sensitivity.

Estorm HOCl is:

Non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing.
pH-balanced (5.5–6.5) to match skin and mucosa.
Safe for inhalation and skin contact.
Virtually odorless, reducing sensory triggers for neurodiverse students.

This makes it ideal for use in:

Classrooms/Lecture Room.
Cafeterias.
Play areas.
Special education units.

3. Environmental and Surface Disinfection

Educational Institutions require constant sanitation of:

Desks, chairs, and whiteboards.
Shared equipment (computers, toys, sports gear).
Bathrooms, hallways, and cafeterias.

Estorm HOCl:

Kills pathogens in under 60 seconds.
Leaves no residue, no rinse required.
Can be fogged or misted for whole-room disinfection.
Is safe for use during school hours, without evacuating rooms.

4. Wound and Skin Care

Minor injuries are common in schools. Estorm HOCl is used for:

Cleaning cuts, scrapes, and abrasions.
Reducing inflammation and microbial colonization.
Promoting faster healing without stinging or cytotoxicity.

It supports tissue regeneration by enhancing fibroblast migration and reducing oxidative stress.

Eco-Friendly and Sustainable:

Biodegradable: Breaks down into water and salt.
No VOCs or hazardous byproducts.
No PPE or COSHH training required for general use.
Supports green school initiatives and LEED/BREEAM certification.

5. Application - Biological Benefit

Surface disinfection - Broad-spectrum kill, no residue, safe for frequent use:
Airborne pathogen control - Fogging reduces aerosol transmission, safe for enclosed spaces.
Wound and skin care - Promotes healing, reduces biofilm, non-cytotoxic to skin and tissue.
Sensory-friendly cleaning - Odorless, non-irritating, ideal for neurodiverse children.
Staff and environmental safety - No PPE required, biodegradable, supports sustainable operations.

EStorm HOCl is: Made using an Article 95 - listed active substance source. Tested to BS EN 14476, EN 1276, and EN 13697 standards - Proven to kill 99.999% of bacteria, viruses, and fungi - Effective against SARS-CoV-2, norovirus, MRSA, and other airborne or contact-transmitted pathogens.