Hygiene

In addition to being an attractive solution for many construction related issues, Bubbin's ceiling tiles and panels can be used in facilities with rigorous criteria for cleanliness and environmental hygiene. They:

• Are washable and easy to clean
• Promote healthy indoor air quality, dampen acoustics, and contribute to other environmental benefits
• Can be installed beneath fire sprinklers and lighting to protect occupied spaces against the contaminants that collect on exposed pipes and fixtures

CDC Disinfection Guidelines

Ceilings are thought to be less involved in the transmission of COVID-19 than are surfaces that can be touched. The following guidelines, however, pertain to most interior building surfaces (quotes from CDC website, "Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility", updated July 28, 2020):

1. "Clean surfaces using soap and water, then use disinfectant."

Comment: Ceilume products are impervious to water and are not harmed by regular cleaning with ordinary household and janitorial soaps, detergents, and non-abrasive cleansers.

1. "Disinfect with a household disinfectant on List N: Disinfectants for use against SARs-CoV-2..."

Comment: Ceilume panels and tiles have been tested for resistance to alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, bleach, povidone iodine, chlorine compounds, and other chemicals. Click here to see test data on stain resistance. For resistance to other reagents, contact us for free samples you can use to test proposed disinfectants and application techniques. Our products are made with high-quality rigid vinyl, a material with excellent resistance to damage by many types of chemicals.

Note: Ceilume products have not been tested with Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV) or Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI); contact us before use.

Food-Processing and Preparation Areas

Ceilume ceiling panels and tiles comply with the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and state and local health departments for installation over food-processing and food-preparation areas.

These authorities mandate that food-handling areas must be protected against broken glass and contaminants that accumulate on exposed pipes and light fixtures. The easiest way to meet these requirements is to install light fixtures and fire sprinklers above light-transmitting, drop-out ceiling tiles.

When a project needs approval by a health inspector, we suggest showing the proposed ceiling panels before placing a full order. Please do not hesitate to Contact us for free samples and the answers to any questions you may have.