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Have just joined the pod arena . Have just opened a clinic in my home town after doing back breaking domicillary for a few years. It is such a relief to be able to treat feet without having to get on my knees or bend in all directions !!!
After buying all the necessary equipment needed to set up clinic, I am wondering whether to invest in a "klenz machine" to kill bacteria in patient`s footwear.
All the info about the machine looks interesting and reinfection of athlete`s foot and nail fungus is certainly an issue.
I have looked and cannot find any real evidence for the claimed benefits, other than anecdotal. I tell patients to rotate their shoe use, so they give them a rest - ideally putting them out in the sun to air out. Dont forget - for every piece of electrical equipment you use in your practice- thats another annual servicing and testing bill you will rack up...(Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations Act 1994 )
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yes I know it would be more outlay but these machines are quite cheap ( £199 cheapest quote + VAT ) . They use only 12 watts electric - and a charge of say £2.50 per pair of shoes/trainers would recoup the initial cost after a while.
Apparently there are no maintenence costs and machine lasts for years.
Also it just seems a cheaper option for patients with A.F. and Verrucae than buying the anti fungal sprays etc.
Has anyone out there actually purchased one for clinic use? If so how is it going.?
yes I know it would be more outlay but these machines are quite cheap ( £199 cheapest quote + VAT ) . They use only 12 watts electric - and a charge of say £2.50 per pair of shoes/trainers would recoup the initial cost after a while.
Apparently there are no maintenence costs and machine lasts for years.
Also it just seems a cheaper option for patients with A.F. and Verrucae than buying the anti fungal sprays etc.
Has anyone out there actually purchased one for clinic use? If so how is it going.?
regards, scoobie
Sorry, I think I cited the wrong piece of legislation, but I am pretty sure that ALL electrical goods used at work must be tested and inspected annually?
I know every thing electrical has to be P.A.T. tested for electrical safety 1 year after purchase and thereafter every year.
Anything that requires servicing has to be done each year to cover liability insurance.
hi scoobie
was just checking or should i say trying to check this machine out on the web. there doesn't seem to be any research on this particular machine out there. did you manage to find anything since your last post?
klenz machine
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