{"id":82056,"date":"2026-05-07T11:27:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/?p=82056"},"modified":"2026-05-07T11:27:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:27:43","slug":"ppe-and-disinfection-how-to-ensure-equipment-is-always-safe-and-operational","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/ppe-and-disinfection-how-to-ensure-equipment-is-always-safe-and-operational\/","title":{"rendered":"PPE and disinfection: how to ensure equipment is always safe and operational?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of Contents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-pinetree-background-color has-background\">\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0d01421c8ceab56957903c5ac2e2780a\">What is a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8bd4fa39452b05f272b87cbf02c3fe4d\">Why is PPE disinfection essential?\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why is PPE exposed to contamination?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the health risks associated with poor PPE hygiene?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7bc7cb6851e33dd2f294f8424e3e1cd0\">What solutions does JVD offer for PPE disinfection (firefighters, healthcare, industry, etc.)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Novven by JVD disinfecting cabinets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hygitec by JVD drying cabinets and lockers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hygitec by JVD boot and glove dryers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>PPE<\/strong>, or <strong>Personal Protective Equipment<\/strong>, refers to any device or means intended to be worn or held by a person to protect them against one or more risks likely to threaten their health or safety at work. Helmets, gloves, safety boots, coveralls, masks, and safety goggles: PPE covers a broad spectrum of equipment, from the simplest to the most technical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In France, their use is governed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legifrance.gouv.fr\/codes\/article_lc\/LEGIARTI000018531559\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.legifrance.gouv.fr\/codes\/article_lc\/LEGIARTI000018531559\"><strong>Labor Code<\/strong> (Articles R.4321-1 and following)<\/a>: the employer is required to provide PPE suited to identified risks, ensure they are maintained in a compliant state, and train employees on their use. However, one often underestimated obligation concerns their <strong>hygiene<\/strong>: a poorly maintained, damp, contaminated, or degraded piece of PPE can not only lose its protective effectiveness but can become a risk vector itself for the wearer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where <strong>PPE disinfection<\/strong> comes in, a central challenge for companies operating in demanding environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Why is PPE disinfection essential?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is PPE exposed to contamination?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In sectors such as the food industry, healthcare, defense, firefighting, or childcare, PPE is exposed daily to pathogens, moisture, and pollutants. Without regular and rigorous maintenance, <strong>bacteria, viruses, and fungi<\/strong> can proliferate inside the equipment itself (boots, gloves, coveralls), posing a risk of cross-contamination for both the wearer and their work environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Residual moisture<\/strong> is also an aggravating factor: it promotes maceration, generates unpleasant odors, and accelerates the degradation of materials. This reduces the lifespan of the equipment, forcing companies into more frequent and costly replacements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the health risks associated with poor PPE hygiene?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Insufficient hyigene of PPE leads to concrete consequences at several levels. The table below summarizes the main risks and their impacts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--25);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--25)\"><table class=\"has-pinetree-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Risk<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Concrete Impact<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Microbiological contamination<\/strong><\/td><td>Proliferation of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in damp equipment<\/td><td>Skin infections, cross-contamination, health risks for the wearer and the environment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Residual moisture<\/strong><\/td><td>Insufficient drying after use<\/td><td>Wearer discomfort, maceration, development of persistent odors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Equipment unavailability<\/strong><\/td><td>Degradation of materials due to frequent washing and chemicals<\/td><td>The PPE no longer fulfills its protective role, exposing the employee to professional risks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Indisponibilit\u00e9 des \u00e9quipements<\/strong><\/td><td>PPE undergoing drying or washing, not ready for use<\/td><td>Interruption of use, operational downtime, team disorganization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Financial surcharges<\/strong><\/td><td>Premature replacement, compensatory overstocking<\/td><td>Increased PPE spending, logistical and administrative overload<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Acting upstream with appropriate disinfection solutions therefore means both protecting teams and optimizing equipment management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">What solutions does JVD offer for PPE disinfection (firefighters, healthcare, industry, etc.)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>JVD has developed a comprehensive range dedicated to the maintenance, disinfection, and drying of PPE under two expert brands: <strong>Novven by JVD<\/strong> for disinfecting cabinets, and <strong>Hygitec by JVD<\/strong> for drying lockers as well as boot and glove dryers. All these solutions are <strong>designed and manufactured in France<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-39c977c0 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--25);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--25)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/prevention-en\/\"><strong>Discover the Prevention Range<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Novven 3 disinfecting cabinet: complete disinfection for high-constraint PPE in high-requirement environments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the most exposed environments (firefighters, industry, healthcare, early childhood education, etc.), JVD has designed the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/disinfection-cabinets\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/disinfection-cabinets\/\">Novven 3<\/a><\/strong> disinfecting cabinet, the only disinfection cabinet on the market certified according to the <strong>EN 17272<\/strong> standard by independent laboratories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/disinfection-cabinets\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/disinfection-cabinets\/\">Novven 3<\/a> acts on four fronts: it <strong>disinfects, decontaminates, deodorizes, and deep-dries<\/strong> PPE, including the most technical gear such as firefighting turnout gear. Its virucidal, bactericidal, and fungicidal power reaches over <strong>99.9999%<\/strong>, making it a reliable tool for the strictest hygiene protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Available in several versions adapted to each context, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/disinfection-cabinets\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/disinfection-cabinets\/\">Novven 3<\/a> ensures that PPE is always available, clean, and ready for use, while limiting wear and tear and reducing inventory management costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed and manufactured at the JVD factory in Nantes, it also embodies a strong commitment to <strong>eco-design and responsible manufacturing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-jvd-banner-block_f58f7d6bafc03b934b3ed93fb8683a31\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--100);\" class=\"wp-block-jvd-banner align wp-block-acf-banner\">\n    <div class=\"jvd-banner\">\n                        <figure class=\"jvd-banner__img\" data-gradient=\"1\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jvx058-novven3-generique-hd-retourne-1200x800.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n        <\/figure>\n\t                    <div class=\"jvd-banner__content\" data-halign=\"center\" data-valign=\"bottom\">\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/disinfection-cabinets\/\" class=\"btn btn--mint\" target=\"\">Discover the Novven 3<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hygitec by JVD drying cabinets and lockers: intelligent drying and storage for PPE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond deep disinfection, many professional environments require solutions for efficiently drying and storing their PPE on a daily basis. This is the core objective of the <strong>Hygitec by JVD<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/drying-cabinets-and-lockers\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/drying-cabinets-and-lockers\/\">drying cabinets and lockers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The range includes three complementary products:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/category\/drying-locker-en\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/category\/drying-locker-en\/\">HYGIbox<\/a>:<\/strong> A drying locker designed for the disinfection and storage of individual PPE. <strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/produit\/hygistratfeet-3-lockers-300-mm\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/produit\/hygistratfeet-3-lockers-300-mm\/\">HYGIstrat + HYGIfeet midget<\/a>:<\/strong> A combined solution that stores outfits in the upper section while drying and disinfecting footwear in the lower section. <strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/category\/drying-cabinet-en\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/category\/drying-cabinet-en\/\">SANIbox<\/a>:<\/strong> A drying cabinet capable of drying outfits and equipment in <strong>45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These solutions are designed for both individual and collective use and integrate easily into technical spaces. They prevent the discomfort associated with moisture and odors while ensuring PPE is available at all times. Designed and manufactured in <strong>Savoie<\/strong>, at the JVD factory in Aix-les-Bains, they are a testament to JVD&#8217;s French industrial expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-jvd-cards-block_cb0f25fd4521ab70409e129042b3c447\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);\" class=\"wp-block-jvd-cards align wp-block-acf-cards\">\n\t    <div class=\"jvd-cards\" data-display=\"grid\" data-columns=\"3\" data-count=\"3\" data-parity=\"odd\">\n\t\t        <div class=\"jvd-card\" data-link=\"1\" data-img-ratio=\"portrait\" data-text-pos=\"hover\">\n            <figure class=\"jvd-card__img\">\n\t\t\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/photo-hygibox-group-hd-600x800.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t                <\/figure>\n            <div class=\"jvd-card__content\">\n                <h3 class=\"jvd-card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/category\/drying-locker-en\/\">HYGIbox<\/a><\/h3>                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t        <div class=\"jvd-card\" data-link=\"1\" data-img-ratio=\"portrait\" data-text-pos=\"hover\">\n            <figure class=\"jvd-card__img\">\n\t\t\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/magnific-fait-la-meme-photo-que-la-2932618184-600x800.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t                <\/figure>\n            <div class=\"jvd-card__content\">\n                <h3 class=\"jvd-card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/produit\/hygistratfeet-3-lockers-300-mm\/\">HYGIstrat + HYGIfeet midget<\/a><\/h3>                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t        <div class=\"jvd-card\" data-link=\"1\" data-img-ratio=\"portrait\" data-text-pos=\"hover\">\n            <figure class=\"jvd-card__img\">\n\t\t\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/entretien-des-espaces-verts-sanibox-jvd-e1777558954539-600x800.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t                <\/figure>\n            <div class=\"jvd-card__content\">\n                <h3 class=\"jvd-card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/category\/drying-cabinet-en\/\">SANIbox<\/a><\/h3>                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ccccae50 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/drying-cabinets-and-lockers\/\">Discover the drying cabinets and lockers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hygitec by JVD boot and glove dryers: PPE extremities always dry and ready<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Boots and gloves are the PPE items most exposed to moisture and contamination, particularly in the food industry, catering services, and waste management. JVD offers a range of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/boot-and-glove-dryers\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/boot-and-glove-dryers\/\">Hygitec boot and glove dryers<\/a><\/strong> designed to meet these specific constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The range consists of three specialized pieces of equipment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/category\/boot-dryer-en\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/category\/boot-dryer-en\/\">HYGIfeet<\/a>:<\/strong> A boot dryer ensuring both drying and disinfection of boots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/category\/shoe-dryer-en\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/category\/shoe-dryer-en\/\">HYGIcase<\/a>:<\/strong> Designed for the drying and disinfection of low-cut shoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/category\/glove-dryer-en\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/category\/glove-dryer-en\/\">HYGIgrip<\/a>:<\/strong> Dedicated specifically to protective gloves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Compact and easy to integrate into restricted spaces, this equipment reduces the risk of cross-contamination, eliminates odors, and improves the autonomy and comfort of teams. Like the rest of the Hygitec range, these products are <strong>made in France<\/strong> in Aix-les-Bains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-jvd-cards-block_97fd9abe2831aed0dd58ff778ddc8f29\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);\" class=\"wp-block-jvd-cards align wp-block-acf-cards\">\n\t    <div class=\"jvd-cards\" data-display=\"grid\" data-columns=\"3\" data-count=\"3\" data-parity=\"odd\">\n\t\t        <div class=\"jvd-card\" data-link=\"1\" data-img-ratio=\"portrait\" data-text-pos=\"hover\">\n            <figure class=\"jvd-card__img\">\n\t\t\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/photo-ambiance-hygifeet-pompiers-600x800.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t                <\/figure>\n            <div class=\"jvd-card__content\">\n                <h3 class=\"jvd-card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/category\/boot-dryer-en\/\">HYGIfeet<\/a><\/h3>                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t        <div class=\"jvd-card\" data-link=\"1\" data-img-ratio=\"portrait\" data-text-pos=\"hover\">\n            <figure class=\"jvd-card__img\">\n\t\t\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/magnific-fait-la-meme-photo-que-la-2932546550-600x800.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t                <\/figure>\n            <div class=\"jvd-card__content\">\n                <h3 class=\"jvd-card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/category\/glove-dryer-en\/\">HYGIgrip<\/a><\/h3>                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t        <div class=\"jvd-card\" data-link=\"1\" data-img-ratio=\"portrait\" data-text-pos=\"hover\">\n            <figure class=\"jvd-card__img\">\n\t\t\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/photo-ambiance-hygicase-600x800.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t                <\/figure>\n            <div class=\"jvd-card__content\">\n                <h3 class=\"jvd-card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/category\/shoe-dryer-en\/\">HYGIcase<\/a><\/h3>                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f4cd8c3a wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--100)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/boot-and-glove-dryers\/\">Discover the boot and glove dryers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-pinetree-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2575833b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--75);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--75);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--75);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--75)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-lightgrey-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-57f02b48b098b38aece572036c7d7757\">Are you interested<br>in our products?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-lightgrey-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fcffdb05303ed0705b84b4b32c52db75\"> Need more information or expert advice?<br>Let&#8217;s discuss it via video call or by phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/share-eu1.hsforms.com\/1CJNwyuH9Q6ahRrRQvWDzLwexg1v?__hstc=230363395.695fa6e62d82ba597150131d68a1cdde.1758285397812.1761902904193.1761905260713.32&amp;__hssc=230363395.24.1761905260713&amp;__hsfp=87422087\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-jvd-faq-block_2afe4c76dbd468503323443a31bc159c\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--100);\" class=\"wp-block-jvd-faq align wp-block-acf-faq\">\n\t<div class=\"jvd-faq\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jvd-faq__item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jvd-faq__question\" itemprop=\"name\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>What is the difference between PPE drying and disinfection?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jvd-faq__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Drying eliminates residual moisture from PPE, thereby preventing bacterial growth and wearer discomfort. Disinfection, on the other hand, acts directly on pathogens present in and on the equipment (viruses, bacteria, fungi) to eliminate them. JVD solutions, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/disinfection-cabinets\/\">Novven 3<\/a>, combine both actions into a single cycle, guaranteeing PPE that is both dry and microbiologically safe.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jvd-faq__item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jvd-faq__question\" itemprop=\"name\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>How often should you disinfect your PPE?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jvd-faq__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>The frequency depends on the industry and the level of exposure. In high-risk environments (healthcare, food industry, firefighting), disinfection after each use is recommended. JVD <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/disinfection-cabinets\/\">disinfecting cabinets<\/a> make it possible to automate these cycles, guaranteeing constant hygiene without any additional burden for the teams.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jvd-faq__item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jvd-faq__question\" itemprop=\"name\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>Does disinfecting PPE extend its lifespan?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jvd-faq__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, and it is one of the most frequently underestimated benefits. Frequent washing and the use of aggressive chemicals deteriorate PPE materials. 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The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/disinfection-cabinets\/\">Novven 3<\/a> is tested and certified according to the <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\">EN 17272<\/b> standard by independent laboratories. 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The entire Novven and Hygitec by JVD ranges are designed and manufactured in France: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/disinfection-cabinets\/\">Novven 3<\/a> in the Nantes factory, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/drying-cabinets-and-lockers\/\">drying lockers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jvd.fr\/en\/boot-and-glove-dryers\/\">boot, and glove dryers<\/a> in the Aix-les-Bains factory in Savoie.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jvd-faq__item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jvd-faq__question\" itemprop=\"name\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>Can JVD solutions be used for equipment other than clothing?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jvd-faq__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Absolutely. 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