Coronavirus

Find out how we support our customers' efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. From product recommendations to useful resources for healthcare professionals.

Anti-profiteering statement

We do not condone inflating prices in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Read our full statement on product availability and our efforts to counteract inflated prices.

Product efficacy

Clinell Universal Wipes are proven effective against the COVID-19 virus in a 30 second contact time. Find out more about our products' efficacy against SARS-CoV-2.

COVID resources

Digital resources to promote best practice and provide educational support to healthcare professionals. Developed in collaboration with infection prevention specialists.

About us

Who we are

GAMA Healthcare is a dynamic, innovative company at the forefront of infection prevention technology. We specialise in the manufacture of revolutionary IPC products.

What we do

We help keep people safe. Our cutting-edge research lets us offer a wide range of effective, pioneering IPC solutions as well as unparalleled training and support.

Responsibility

We're proud to act responsibly as an employer, as a manufacturer and as a part of the global IPC community, holding ourselves to high standards across all our operations.

Sustainability

Our mission is to keep people safe from infection, whilst protecting our environment. Read about our efforts in sustainability and how we're making a difference.

Charity

We're stronger when we work together and preventing infections takes collaboration. Find out how we build partnerships with charities that share our purpose.

Careers

As an ever-growing company, we provide a wide variety of career opportunities and always take an active role in developing our people, to see them thrive in their roles.

Products

Our products

Our aim is to produce effective and clinically proven infection prevention products. Available across the globe, they help reduce the spread of infections and save lives.

By brand

Clinell

Combining innovative technology with ease of use, Clinell products provide the most effective IPC solution.

Rediroom

Instant temporary isolation room to provide hospitals with flexibility and improve their isolation capacity.

Rediair

Instant air filtration. A mobile solution to help stop the spread of infection in poorly ventilated spaces.

HEXI

High-quality sterile skin disinfection products with chlorhexidine, designed to be simple and effective.

Carell

Our gentle, dermatologically-tested products help healthcare professionals with every aspect of patient care.

Contiplan

Full continence care regimen in a single wipe. Contiplan cleanses, moisturises and protects in one easy step.

Cleanall

Designed for general cleaning tasks, Cleanall range of cleaning cloths are strong, durable and very absorbent.

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For hospitals

Our products are used in 9 out of 10 NHS hospitals. Designed by doctors to protect staff and patients.

For home

NHS' number 1 disinfectant wipes, now available for personal use, to help protect your home and loved ones.

For workplaces

Making workplaces safer, GAMA offers a professional range of products to secure your staff and business.

For schools

Improving surface hygiene is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of infection in schools.

For dental teams

Clinically proven products, compatible with dental and medical equipment to protect your patients and staff.

For pharmacies

Clinically proven products providing pharmacists with the most effective cleaning and disinfection solutions.

For vets

Clinically proven products providing veterinary practices with the most effective cleaning and disinfection solutions.

By category

Surface care

Professional IPC solutions ideal for use on both surfaces and non-invasive medical devices.

Hand hygiene

Clinically proven and dermatologically tested products to keep hands healthy and safe.

Skin care

Reduce infection and promote personal hygiene with our comprehensive range of skin care products.

Patient isolation

Instant isolation solutions to protect members of staff and patients under contact and droplet precautions.

Support products

Our support range provides solutions to promote best practice and increase compliance, keeping patients safe.

Compatibility

Check which of our products are compatible with your equipment and find out why compatibility matters, how it works and what you can do to safeguard your surfaces.

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Overview

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Products Clinell Universal Range Universal Wipes Bucket Refill 225

Universal Wipes Bucket Refill 225

Product Information

Universal Range

Universal Wipes Bucket Refill 225

Clean and disinfect in a single step. Kills at least 99.99% of pathogens. Effective from 10 seconds.

The UK’s most trusted single-step detergent and disinfectant wipe; ideal for surface disinfection and cleaning of non-invasive medical devices. Our patented near-neutral pH formula ensures exceptional material compatibility and kills at least 99.99% of germs after 10 seconds, norovirus within one minute and reduce instances of MRSA by 55%.

Product code: CWBUC225R

NHSSC code: VJT192

Effective against the COVID-19 virus in 30 seconds.

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Efficacy data

How to use

FAQs

Resources

Efficacy data

Effective Against	Test	Kill Time
Viruses
SARS-CoV-2	EN 14476	30 sec
Adenovirus	EN 14476	60 sec
Influenza H5N1	EN 14476	30 sec
Hepatitis B	ASTM E1052	60 sec
Hepatitis C	EN 14476	60 sec
HIV	EN 14476	30 sec
Measles (Canine distemper virus)	EN 14476	60 sec
MERS-CoV	EN 14476	60 sec
Mumps (rubulavirus)	EN 14476	60 sec
Murine coronavirus	EN 14476	30 sec
Murine hepatitis virus	EN 14476	30 sec
Norovirus	EN 14476	60 sec
Rotavirus	EN 14476	60 sec
Vaccinia virus	EN 14476 EN 16615 EN 16777	15 sec 60 sec 15 sec
Bacteria
Acinetobacter baumannii	EN 13727	10 sec
Burkholderia cepacia	EN 13727	10 sec
Enterococcus faecalis	EN 13727	10 sec
Enterococcus faecium	EN 13727	10 sec
Enterococcus hirae	EN 13727 EN 16615	10 sec 10 sec
Escherichia coli K12	EN 13727	10 sec
Klebsiella pneumoniae	EN 13727	10 sec
Klebsiella pneumoniae (CPE)	EN 13727	10 sec
Legionella pneumophila	EN 13727	60 sec
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus	EN 13727	10 sec
Pseudomonas aeruginosa	EN 13727 EN 16615	10 sec 10 sec
Salmonella typhimurium	EN 13727	60 sec
Serratia marsescens	EN 13727	10 sec
Staphylococcus aureus	EN 13727 EN 16615	10 sec 10 sec
Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE)	EN 13727	10 sec
Vancomycin resistant Enterococci (VRE)	EN 13727	60 sec
Mycobacteria
Mycobacterium bovis	EN 14348	120 sec
Fungi (yeast)
Candida albicans	EN 13624 EN 16615	60 sec 10 sec
Candida auris	EN 13624	60 sec
Candida auris Japanese clade	EN 13624 EN 13624	10 sec 60 sec
Candida auris South African clade	EN 13624	60 sec
Candida auris South Korean clade	EN 13624	60 sec
Veterinary organisms
Bordetella bronchiseptica	EN 1656	60 sec
Candida albicans	EN 1657	60 sec
Enterococcus hirae	EN 1656	60 sec
Leptospira interrogans	EN 1656	60 sec
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius	EN 1656	60 sec
Proteus vulgaris	EN 1656	60 sec
Pseudomonas aeruginosa	EN 13727 EN 16615	10 sec 10 sec
Staphylococcus aureus	EN 13727 EN 16615	10 sec 10 sec

How to use

Unscrew the bucket and take out the refill packet.

Tear or cut open the packet and dispose of the wrapper.

Turn the refill upsidedown, drop wipes into the bucket and pull the centre wipe through hole in the lid.

Screw the lid back on and start to use.

FAQs

Are Clinell products effective against coronavirus?

The Clinell Universal Range, Clinell Peracetic Wipes, and Clinell Clorox Wipes have all been tested …Read More

Have Clinell Universal Wipes been tested against COVID-19?

Clinell Universal Wipes have been proven effective against the exact strain of coronavirus that caus…Read More

Are Clinell Universal Wipes effective against the new UK and South African variants of coronavirus?

Yes. The changes in the new variants are very small mutations in their surface proteins. Whilst that…Read More

Do Clinell Universal Wipes comply with UK national guidance about COVID-19?

UK national guidance for healthcare professionals specifically mentions chlorine as a disinfectant. …Read More

Why does it have a single use symbol on a pack of multiple wipes?

Each individual wipe is single use. This prevents the transfer of pathogens between surfaces or from…Read More

Why is the product referred to as a Universal Wipe?

The wipes function as both disinfectant and detergent. They can also be used on all surfaces and all…Read More

What different formats are available for this product?

A variety of formats are available: Clinell Universal Buckets 225 (CWBUC225), Clinell Universal Buck…

Why is it important to clean in addition to disinfecting?

Dirt creates a barrier between a surface and the disinfectant on the wipe therefore prevents the sur…Read More

What are the active ingredients in Clinell Universal Wipes?

The formulation in Clinell Universal Wipes is a patented, antimicrobial solution developed by GAMA's…Read More

Does using disinfectants increase the chance of resistance occurring with pathogens?

No, there is no risk of resistance occurring due to long-term use. This is because Universal deliver…Read More

What does the term "contact time" mean?

"Contact time" is the time required for the disinfectant to act on pathogens. Essentially: how long …Read More

Why is the kill count important to know?

Apart from how fast it takes a disinfectant to work (i.e. contact time), it is also important to det…Read More

Does the mechanical action of the wipe play an important part in the disinfection process?

The mechanical action of wiping removes soil and bioburden allowing the disinfectant to reach the su…Read More

Does the wipe retain some of the disinfectant?

Generally, wipe materials contain certain molecules that can hold and lock the wipe formulation into…Read More

Where can Universal Wipes be used?

Universal Wipes are safe to be used on all surfaces. They will not damage rubbers, plastics or metal…Read More

What products do these wipes replace?

Universal Wipes are able to replace all detergent and disinfectant surface wipes (except for Peracet…Read More

Where was the testing conducted for this wipe?

The tests mentioned have been conducted at various UK and European university accredited laboratorie…Read More

What are the wall-mounted dispensers?

These are colour-coded, plastic or wire dispensers that can be attached to hospital walls and are de…Read More

Are there any special disposal requirements?

Used wipes should be disposed of in the clinical waste bin as per your infection control policy. Mac…Read More

How would you summarise the benefits of Clinell Universal Wipes?

As the name suggests, Clinell Universal Wipes have a wide range of applications. Not only are they a…Read More

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