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Glo Germ  |  SKU: GGPW

Glo Germ Fluorescent Training Powder – UV Hand Cross-Contamination Powder

Regular price £29.99 GBP
(£35.99 inc VAT)

Colour

Glo Germ Fluorescent Training Powder is designed to demonstrate how easily simulated contamination spreads between hands, objects and surfaces. Its fine fluorescent particles become visible under suitable UV light, helping trainers demonstrate cross-contamination, assess cleaning techniques and reinforce good hygiene practices.

Available in Orange, White and Yellow, supplied in a 4oz bottle containing 1.9oz (approximately 54g) of powder by weight.

Description

Glo Germ Fluorescent Training Powder provides a practical way to demonstrate the spread of contamination that would normally be difficult to see. The powder contains fine fluorescent particles, approximately 5 microns in size, designed to simulate the transfer characteristics of bacteria. When introduced onto a surface or object, the powder can transfer through contact to hands, equipment and other surfaces.

Using a suitable UV inspection light, trainers can reveal where the fluorescent material has travelled, providing a clear visual demonstration of how contamination can spread beyond its original source. This makes Glo Germ Powder particularly useful for cross-contamination training, environmental cleaning inspections, infection prevention education and PPE training.

The powder can also be used to assess surface cleaning. After a small amount has been applied to selected locations, the surfaces are cleaned using normal procedures and inspected under UV light. Any remaining fluorescence can help identify areas that may have been missed.

Key Features

  • 4oz Bottle contains 1.9oz (approximately 54g)
  • Fluorescent powder for practical hygiene training
  • Demonstrates simulated cross-contamination
  • Fine particles approximately 5 microns in size
  • Becomes highly visible under suitable UV light
  • Helps trace contamination transfer between surfaces and hands
  • Suitable for environmental cleaning demonstrations
  • Useful for PPE contamination and removal training
  • Can support cleaning audits and staff training
  • Available in Orange, White and Yellow
  • Designed for external training use
  • Suitable for controlled group demonstrations

Demonstrating Cross-Contamination

Glo Germ Powder allows trainers to introduce simulated contamination at a selected starting point. As participants touch the contaminated surface or handle objects during an exercise, powder particles may transfer to other locations. Inspection under UV light reveals where the fluorescent material has spread, helping participants understand the importance of preventing cross-contamination through effective hygiene practices.

Surface Cleaning Inspections

The powder can also be used to demonstrate the effectiveness of surface cleaning procedures. A small amount is applied to suitable non-porous surfaces before cleaning. Once the normal cleaning process has been completed, the area is inspected using a UV light.

Remaining fluorescence helps identify areas where the training powder has not been completely removed, providing useful feedback for cleaning teams and supervisors. The removal of fluorescent powder is a training indicator, not proof that a surface has been microbiologically disinfected.

PPE Training

Glo Germ Powder can be used in controlled personal protective equipment training exercises to illustrate how simulated contamination can transfer during handling and removal. By inspecting relevant surfaces and equipment under UV light, participants can identify where contamination may have spread and discuss improvements to handling procedures.

How to Use

  1. Apply: Lightly distribute a small amount of powder onto a suitable non-porous surface or designated training object.
  2. Demonstrate: Carry out the planned activity to allow simulated contamination to transfer.
  3. Inspect: Use a suitable UV light to identify where the powder has spread.
  4. Clean: Carry out the normal cleaning procedure.
  5. Re-inspect: Check for remaining fluorescent material and discuss the results.

Delivery & Shipping

You can easily check the shipping options for your order from the shopping cart. Once you have added the items you require, you can use the Estimate Shipping and Tax option within the cart. Simply enter your country and delivery postcode and this will provide you with the cost of delivery for your order before proceeding to checkout and entering your billing and delivery details.

If you want your parcel to be left unattended on your premises, please ensure the safe place you choose is protected from the elements and hidden from public view to avoid damage and theft. Please note we cannot be held responsible for the theft or damage of parcels that have been left unattended in accordance with your instructions.

UK Shipping

Please note that some orders will require a signature on delivery. If you would prefer the parcel to be delivered to somewhere other than your main address, the checkout allows for a separate billing and delivery addresses to be entered, as well as specifying Any Special Instructions For Delivery.

Standard Shipping

Standard shipping on the majority of UK mainland orders up to £75 is £4.99 ex vat. UK orders of £75 or over will qualify for free delivery.

There are exceptions to the above, such as remote areas and islands will be subject to a shipping surcharge. These include Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands and the Highlands of Scotland.

Postcodes where surcharges apply include, AB37, AB38, AB41-AB56, BT1-94, FK19-FK21, HS1-HS9, IV1-IV20, IV25, IV30-IV37, IV44, IV63, KA27, KA28, KW1-KW17, PA20-PA49, PA60-PA78, PH15-PH26, PH30-PH44, PH49, PH50, ZE1-ZE3.

Goods delivered using this option will be sent using the most economical method, usually Royal Mail Parcel Post or courier. We reserve the right to choose the shipping method which will depend upon a number of factors including the weight and value of the parcel as well as the location of the delivery address.

Express & Overnight

Express & Overnight shipping on the majority of UK mainland orders is £6.99 ex vat. This option typically 1-2 working days. For orders received before 2pm, goods that are in stock will normally be dispatched the same day and usually delivered the next working day.

Orders received on a weekend will be shipped on the next working day.

Customised items such as embroidered clothing that state specific lead times in their product description are not eligible for this service.

Where a product is unavailable for any reason or unsuitable for next day delivery, we will contact you as soon as possible on the day of order and a refund will be offered.

Courier (Highlands and Islands)

The courier service to remote areas (please see the list above in standard shipping) is £9.99 ex vat depending on postcode. Delivery typically takes 2 working days.

Overseas Shipping

For overseas shipping please contact us with your requirements.

Incoterms: All EU and international shipments are supplied under Incoterms® 2020 – Delivered at Place (DAP). This means that while we arrange delivery to the destination country, the buyer is responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs charges upon arrival.

General Delivery Terms and Conditions

We will process your order right away. We will normally despatch your order to you in 1 to 2 business days of receipt. Certain items including thermometers that require calibration tests before will take longer to process.

We will make every effort to ensure goods are delivered in accordance with estimated timescales. However, once the goods have been despatched by us, they are outside of our direct control. We therefore cannot be held responsible for delivery delays and accept no liability for any delay or failure to deliver the products within estimated timescales.

We will not have any responsibility or liability for the non-delivery of any products unless either:

a) all of the products charged for are not delivered, or
b) you give us full details of the shortages within 3 working days of the part delivery.

Our total liability to you for the non-delivery of any products is limited to delivering the products to you within 10 days of you telling us about the non-delivery or, at our option, crediting your account with the value of the products not delivered plus the delivery charge. We reserve the right to substitute a product of equal or higher value in the event of supply difficulties.

If the buyer fails to accept delivery of the goods at a time when they are due to be delivered, a re-delivery charge may be applicable and charged to the buyer.

Claims for non-delivery must be given in writing to us within 28 days of order or notification of despatch of the goods.

SDS / Product Data Sheet

BUSINESS/TRADE, OVERSEAS & PURCHASE ORDERS

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