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Proper Cleaning Of Firefighters' Uniforms Significantly Reduces Their Exposure To Harmful Toxins!

In their hard work, firefighters fight the flames successfully! Though they are threatened by more terrible danger! Studies conducted by scientists have shown that it is firefighters who suffer most from oncological diseases. The uniform they wear serves as a shield for them and defends them from the fire flames. Subsequently, it requires a thorough cleaning, as it is inside its layers that deadly toxins accumulate, which, when accumulated, provoke oncology. Fortunately, Electrolux Professional specialists, as a result of many studies, have found the best solutions for removing such contaminants!

Whenever firefighters rush to our aid, they are taking obvious risks! However, this is a hidden risk, as it does not kill immediately. Flames of fire contain deadly toxins that, when accumulated, lead to the development of cancer. In the USA, a long-term study was conducted, which showed that firefighters die from cancer 15% more often than the population involved in other areas of professional activity. Their uniforms act as a trap for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Layers of fabric keep them inside, preventing them from getting on the skin. Our task was to prevent their accumulation inside the tissue and minimize the cumulative risk of cancer! And we found a way to clean uniforms properly!

Having concluded that the problem of getting pathogens into the form of firefighters requires immediate intervention, Electrolux Professional began to research. So, several tests have been carried out that meet the Oeko-Tex, EU, and German GS Mark standards. As a result, specialists achieved a premium Barrier solution! Thanks to this, we reduced contamination and provided better protection than standard dry cleaning.

Eugenio Filoni, Segment Manager at Electrolux Professional, explained that the main task was to develop methods for protecting firefighters in their dangerous and difficult work. Thus, it was decided to conduct research work. Back in 2015, we prepared the Healthy Firefighters program and became pioneers in this field in Sweden. So we proposed to bring the idea of a barrier to life. Our main task was to ensure the safety of firefighters and their protection from the development of cancer. We invented barrier washing machines that are unique! They remove stains from firefighters' uniforms, providing significantly better protection than a standard wash!

So, no one doubts anymore that the uniform of firefighters requires proper handling and care! It must be run through the barrier washing machine's unique washing cycle after each use. It is the only way to remove most of the carcinogenic volatile organic compounds and VOCs. Thus, firefighters and their family members can no longer worry about each other's health!