A CREWE-BASED hygiene firm is helping a rail company stay on track with specialist machinery to fight Covid-19.

Qualkem Brands is supporting Amey Rail's Manchester Gorton Road offices, which suffered a serious coronavirus outbreak recently, forcing it to shut down.

It is providing an Electrosan Februus Fogging System, which has the capability to spray Hypochlorous at high pressure to create an ultra-dry atmospheric fog killing germs, but is harmless to humans, animals, and the environment.

Qualkem Brands, the parent brand of Repclif Chemical Services, based at Macon Way, developed the state-of-the-art portable machine.

It is designed specifically for use with its Electrosan Skin and Surface Anti-viral Spray, an all-purpose sanitiser which protects against all Covid strains and is completely safe to use, in contrast to alcohol-based products.

Ian Hill, National Sales Manager for Qualkem Brands, said: "We have undergone 18 months of development to perfect our portable Electrosan fogging system and to gain Amey Rail as our first customer is incredible.

"The team at Amey Rail were keen to ensure the safety of their staff, but at the same time purchase a machine that was easy to use, had no harmful chemicals and most importantly no down time for rooms or staff.

"The only way to ensure a complete sanitation is with atmospheric fogging. Our Electrosan Februus Fogging System will give you peace of mind that up to 99.9999% of bacteria and viruses have been killed within minutes without impact to your daily routine."

Amey Rail is using Electrosan to sanitise all offices, training rooms, toilets, showers, canteens, and public areas along with vans, minibuses and welfare units.

Alan Gray, of Amey Rail, said: "The main attraction of the system was the safety factor and the dryness of the fog, along with the fact it is free of all hazardous substances.

"The machine is easy to operate which allows us to ask staff across multi-disciplines to use it following basic training, which is vital to our company during busier times."

Qualkem Brands makes a range of products for markets, including camping and caravanning, portable toilets, the boating and marine community as well as healthcare products.