Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 7th May 2026 Issue no. 1209
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Louisiana jail sees 62% reduction in infection complaints within 30 days of disinfectant switch
A Louisiana correctional facility is reporting a sharp decline in infection-related medical complaints following the implementation of ArrowClean's patented on-site disinfectant system (formerly R-Water), offering real-world evidence that may advance cleaning practices in hospitals, nursing homes, and schools.
Between January 14th and February 15th, medical staff at the West Baton Rouge Parish Jail reviewed 385 inmate medical ‘tickets’.
51 involved cold- and flu-like symptoms, including cough, sinus congestion, body aches and fever - as well as infections such as suspected staph, boils and fungal conditions like athlete's foot and ‘jock itch’.
After the installation of the ArrowClean system on February 12th, use began the following day. From February 16th to March 17th, just 19 of 364 tickets met the same criteria, representing a 62.75% decrease. No other operational changes were reported during the timeframes.
"Literally, the only change we made during those timeframes was replacing our chemical cleaners with the ArrowClean system," reveals Captain Trevor McDonald, Warden of the West Baton Rouge Parish Jail. "We went from using traditional products like bleach and commercial cleaners and we saw a notable drop in complaints."
Correctional facilities are widely recognised as challenging environments for infection control due to high population density, shared surfaces and limited ability to isolate individuals, making them valuable real-world settings for evaluating sanitation practices.
The patented ArrowClean system generates a disinfectant and cleaner on-site, facilitating frequent use across dormitories, cafeterias, common areas and transport vehicles without the handling and storage constraints associated with traditional products. The hypoallergenic disinfectant is engineered to exceed healthcare-grade disinfection benchmarks with a one-step, one-minute contact time, as demonstrated in independent, EPA GLP-compliant laboratory testing, and is designed for safe use in occupied environments.
"We're acutely aware of the risks associated with certain cleaners and disinfectants," adds Captain McDonald. "In our environment, products can be misused or even weaponised. Having solutions with this level of safety and efficacy is a significant benefit for both staff and inmates."
Public health guidance has long emphasised that effective infection prevention relies on multiple layers, including environmental cleaning and hand hygiene. However, many widely used disinfectants require extended contact times, often up to 10 minutes, along with additional steps such as pre-cleaning or rinsing. As a result, real-world use may not consistently align with manufacturer label instructions. Additionally, many commonly used formulations contain ingredients that are associated with respiratory irritation.
By contrast, a one-minute, one-step process offers more consistent real-world application, particularly in settings where surfaces are in near-constant use.
The magnitude of the reduction in reported complaints at the West Baton Rouge Parish Jail may be of interest to operators of healthcare, education, and long-term care facilities, where reducing illness can help lower treatment costs, ease strain on staff and resources, and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Rayne Guest, CEO of ArrowClean, says: "When a high-risk, high-density environment sees this level of reduction, it raises an important question about what's possible in schools, hospitals, and long-term care settings. There is a clear opportunity to improve outcomes for patients, students, and other vulnerable populations."
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