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TECHNICALLY SPEAKING

Behind the spotless seats and polished tray tables of
an aircraft cabin lies a lesser-known story of mounting

challenges in maintaining hygiene, safety, and material
integrity. Rajan Pillay, Area Development Director, Color Glo
International, who works closely with aviation operators
across private and commercial sectors, shares his perspective

on how the industry can overcome these challenges with
science-led, sustainable cleaning solutions.

Aircraft interiors may
look clean to the eye,
but traditional cleaning
methods often fail to
neutralise bacteria
or prevent long-term
material damage. Using
the wrong chemicals
can even compromise
passenger safety,
regulatory compliance
and the asset value of the
aircraft.

processes to safeguard is no longer enough. The — Rajan Pillay
both health and materials. aviation sector now faces
However, many operators increasing pressure to meet
still rely on generic cleaning sustainability targets while
methods designed for less reducing operational costs.
demanding environments, “Eco-friendly cleaning
risking non-compliance and in aviation is not merely
unnecessary wear.
a passing trend; it is fast
Hygiene and becoming a necessity,”
Sustainability as explains Pillay. “Innovations SCAN / CLICK HERE TO
such as the ‘apply and
Dual Priorities vacuum’ method reduce water ASK THE EXPERT
Maintaining hygiene alone consumption, while plant-

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