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3-STEP PROGRAMME: HOW TO CLEAN YOUR WATER TANK It’s hardly news that access to drinking water is vital. And yet, most people totally underestimate the importance of drinking water hygiene while travelling. Especially in the summer months, it is essential to pay attention to drinking water quality. Blazing heat, in particular, requires us to drink adequate quantities of water – and this should, of course, be free from bacteria and germs. A thorough cleaning routine in both spring and autumn...

Biofilms – the underestimated danger Carelessness and ignorance about drinking water hygiene cause many cases of illness. If water is left to stagnate in water systems for longer periods of time, bacterial coatings, so-called biofilms, form on the inside walls of tanks and pipes. Bacteria can break away from these and then multiply in the water. Apart from making the water taste unpleasant, this is also a danger to health. 1. Stagnation in water systems Stagnation occurs when no wa...

Professional allround care Regular cleaning and maintenance of the vehicle is not only pleasing to the eye of the owner, but also the perfect way to pro­ tect the vehicle from losing value. Travelling in all weather leaves its traces. Road grime, de­icing salt, acid rain and UV radiation react constantly with the paint. It is not rare to see stone chips or small scratches caused by grit. Due to the external factors and damage to the paint, the vehicle is prone to corrosion and thus rust. This ...

Drinking Water Reservoir If you holiday on a boat or in a motor home, you face different problems with the water supply than a backpacker would. Once dirt and bacteria have found their way into the water tank, it is difficult to get it clean again. A water bottle, on the other hand, is quickly rinsed out. The disadvantage is that the backpacker has to make use of every source of water he/she comes across. Unfortunately, the water tap in the village square, at the camp-site, on the marina or a...

A nanometre is equal to one billionth of a metre. So much for the theory. In nature there are different examples for water repellence. The most famous is surely the lotus effect. On contact with this type of surface the water forms droplets and picks up all the dirt particles on it. This is exactly where the above mentioned nanometre comes into play. The micro- and nanoscopic architecture of the surface causes the water repellent effect and minimises the adhesion of dirt particles. certiman® Na...

Hygiene tips for travelling When travelling to many countries, special precautions should be taken to avoid sickness from microorganisms in food and especially water. Many countries still fertilize with human excrement, making it important to follow a few tips to avoid getting sick. - Order your drinks without ice, if you are unsure that the ice is germ-free. - Drink only industrially bottled beverages. “Open” or unsealed bottles could be filled from a contaminated source. - O...