Kinnos develops Highlight®, a technology that adds a visible blue color to disinfectant wipes, providing real-time confirmation of surface coverage during cleaning. This solution addresses the issue of inadequate surface disinfection in healthcare settings, improving cleaning quality by over 70% and ensuring thorough coverage without disrupting workflow.
Funding
$15M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
In healthcare settings, inadequate surface disinfection remains a persistent challenge, leading to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Traditional cleaning methods often result in inconsistent coverage, leaving pathogens on surfaces and posing a risk to patients and healthcare workers.
Solution
Kinnos offers Highlight, a patented technology that enhances existing disinfectant wipes by adding a visible blue color, providing real-time visual confirmation of surface coverage during the cleaning process. This colorant fades as the surface dries, indicating thorough and effective wiping technique. By making the cleaning process visible, Highlight ensures complete and consistent application of disinfectants, leading to improved cleaning quality and a reduction in HAIs. The solution integrates seamlessly into existing cleaning protocols without disrupting workflows or requiring additional training.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes hospitals, healthcare facilities, and environmental services teams focused on improving cleaning efficacy and reducing healthcare-associated infections.
Features
- Compatible with commonly used disinfectant wipes, including bleach, quaternary ammonium, and hydrogen peroxide-based solutions
- Provides instant visual feedback on surface coverage, ensuring complete application of disinfectant
- Colorant fades to clear as the surface dries, indicating effective wiping technique and contact time
- Improves cleaning quality metrics for both new hires and experienced staff
- Facilitates standardized cleaning performance across healthcare facilities
- Offers visible reassurance to patients that surfaces are properly disinfected