Preventive Shoe Disinfection: Scientific Justification, Technological Solutions, and Economic Feasibility

Abstract

This study presents the scientific justification and development of a preventive disinfection strategy based on automated primary access hygiene technologies.    

            Universal pandemic threats and the increasing frequency of infectious diseases highlight the need for the development and implementation of sanitary technologies aimed at preventing the spread of pathogens in public spaces and other high-traffic locations.

It is undeniable and evident that footwear serves as one of the key factors in transmitting infectious agents. The surface of shoes acts as a material reservoir for a wide range of microorganisms, making it imperative to develop innovative methods of preventive shoe disinfection as an integral part of the primary access hygiene system.

            This research focuses on analyzing the effectiveness of the ZIMA CLEAR SOLE V4 automated shoe disinfection system, which utilizes a directed flow of hot air.

            The obtained results confirm that automated shoe disinfection systems represent a promising direction in the field of infection control, contributing to the reduction of epidemiological risk, the optimization of operational costs, and the establishment of new hygiene safety standards. The implementation of such technologies in medical institutions, shopping centers, airports, and educational facilities appears to be a justified step toward enhancing public health and creating a safe environment amid global epidemiological challenges