In light of recent news, it was reported to the World Health Organisation that a number of passengers on a cruise ship voyaging from Ushuaia, Argentina on 1st April 2026 were suspected to have contracted Hantavirus. As of 4th May, a total of seven (two confirmed and five suspected) cases, including three deaths, have been reported.

Hantavirus is a serious respiratory disease caused by a family of viruses carried primarily by wild rodents, including deer mice, white-footed mice, rice rats, and cotton rats. It is classified as an enveloped virus, therefore highly susceptible to chlorine-based disinfectants, including Prosan+ Detergent Chlorine Tablets.

Effective Decontamination with Prosan Detergent Chlorine Tablets

Our tablets are tested against the ‘Enveloped Virus’ category (BS EN 14476 and 16777), meaning they are a suitable disinfectant to use in viral inactivation. To sanitise non-porous hard surfaces following a suspected outbreak, it is recommended to:

1. Prepare: Dissolve 2 tablets in 1 Litre of potable water to achieve a concentration of 2,000 parts per million available chlorine.
2. Apply: The contaminated area should be saturated with the chlorine solution through suitable means (via trigger spray or saturated cloth).
3. Contact: Leave the surface wet for a minimum of 5 minutes to ensure total inactivation.

In line with best practice for surface disinfection, safety protocols must be ensured, such as:

1. Professional Intervention: If a rodent infestation is suspected, we strongly recommend engaging professional Pest Control services.
2. PPE Requirements: Never attempt to clean rodent waste without appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). At a minimum, HEPA-filter masks, gloves, and eye protection must be worn.
3. Methodology: Avoid dry-cleaning methods (sweeping/vacuuming) that loft particles into the air. Always use wet-cleaning techniques with disinfectant.

For further epidemiology and outbreak guidance, please visit the UK Government portal: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/andes-hantavirus-epidemiology-outbreaks-and-guidance

Disclaimer: The above information is offered as a guide only and the operator should satisfy themselves as to the effectiveness of the above guidelines and the suitability for their application. The information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide – no warranty or indemnity is implied.

Chlorine Tablet Pouch Pack

Maclin have launched Pouch Packs for chlorine tablet packaging. These use 75% less plastic than conventional pots and lids and are UK produced, printed and packed.

The pouches offer 100% protection from moisture, UV light and dust, can be opened and re-sealed many hundreds of times and have natural built-in tamper evidence.

Pouches significantly reduce the number of lorries from the road and will reduce your waste disposal frequency and costs.

Pouches and labels are fully PP5 re-cyclable.

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Coffee machine manufacturers are finding increasingly innovative ways of ensuring customers have to buy their cleaning products. Some new machines have Micro Siemens sensors built in which dictate the Micro Siemens range whereby the cleaning chemical has to operate within or the cleaning function will not operate. Maclin can develop cleaners that aleviate this issue and meet the cleaning requirments at a lower cost.

Stove & Multi-Fuel Burner Glass Cleaning Paste

A mildly abrasive paste loaded with a blend of detergents to remove soot and carbon deposits from Glass surfaces without scratching. Available Own Label in attractive small volumes.

Maclin Launches Pool & Spa Waterline Cleaning Paste

Maclin have launched a Blue Coloured Mildly Abrasive High Detergency Waterline Cleaning Paste for easy removal of the Water & Tides marks seen in Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs & Spas.  The product in 350g comes with an applicator sponge.  5Kgs Trade Packs Also Avaiable.

After the water level is dropped, the sponge applicator loaded with paste is rubbed over the water tide mark, left for 5 minutes, then removed with the sponge.  The paste will remove all or minimise the appearance of fats, oils, grease & tide lines.  The waterline paste adheres vertically to plastics, pool liners, vinyl, tiles, concrete & fibreglass.  The product comes complete with a film cover to keep the paste moist.

Available in Private Own Label in 350g and 5Kgs.  Other sizes on request.  Low Minimum Order Quantities for Own Label.

Hand Sanitisers Tested to EN14476 Viruses

With the Covid-19 Crisis and Alcohol prices rocketing and gelling agents for hand sanitisers in short supply along with a shortage of packaging materials, Maclin have tried to be a bit creative with our approach to maintaining supplies.  In February, March & April, we managed to rapidly produce alternatives and make them available to buy on our online shop:

• A 150ml 70% Alcohol Spray with Moisturiser
• 200ml Alcohol Free Hand Sanitiser Aerosol Mousse that is tested to EN14476 Viruses
• A Children Friendly Version of the above aerosol

Rail & Automotive Industry Deicer

Ice Melt XM is used by Network rail and the 10Kg pack meets Network Rail minimum handling limits.

With premium car brands, its important that the cars arrive in the showroom in great condition.  The dealer wants to do a minimal amount of work before the car goes into the showroom.   That can be tricky on long journeys such as when exporting.  The situation is exacerbated by extended time on a transporter or container on a ship.   Cars are usually wrapped in film for outward protection but the underneath of the cars is often exposed to environmental effects for prolonged periods.  In winter especially, one of the difficult areas to address with corrosion is the visible signs on suspension and disk brakes.  To minimise this problem, Jaguar Cars trialed Ice Melt XM automotive industry deicer.  Ice Melt XM automotive industry deicer granules are used to de-ice the roads between the factory and rail head for Export Cars thereby reducing visible signs of corrosion.

Ice Melt XM is a salt free non-corrosive de-icer granule which is used to prevent ice forming in the first instance or for clearing ice that has already formed.  Easy to spread, long lasting and resists re-freezing.  Problem solved !   We carry extensive stock of Ice Melt XM automotive industry deicer from October/November onwards for the season.  Lead times on bulk are usually 2-3 days delivery.  Conveniently packed in 25 Kg sack – 40 per pallet (1 tonne).  We also provide 30L storage containers for when the sacks have been opened MORE INFO OR BUY NOW !

Its not just the automotive industry that has issues with corrosion from use Salt based products.  We’re increasingly finding that any Facility that has concourses using aluminium entrance doors, terrazzo flooring or where new REBAR concrete has been laid, can all benefit from using Ice Melt XM – Helping protect your assets

Nepal Crisis.   We were inundated with orders for Emergency Water Purification Tablets for the Nepal Crisis.  Whether it was private individuals or charities that ordered, we donated 000’s of extra tablets to their orders whilst keeping up with demand.