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TECHNICALLY SPEAKING

based deodorisers maintain Cleanliness as a
freshness without leaving
chemical residues. Clean Science
cabins and greener operations With rising passenger
can indeed work together.” expectations and stricter
regulations, aviation cleanliness is
Materials evolving into a highly specialised
Requiring discipline rather than a routine task.
Specialised “Future practices will involve
Care trained technicians, aviation-grade

Premium materials such products, and sustainable methods
as leather and vinyl demand that protect both passengers and
careful handling. Harsh aircraft,” notes Pillay. “Cleanliness
cleaning products or neglect in aviation is moving beyond
can lead to premature appearances to become an integral
cracking, fading, and costly part of safety, hygiene, and
replacements. environmental responsibility.”
“We treat leather like The next time passengers step
natural skin,” Pillay says. into a spotless cabin, they may
“Rather than stripping it not see the science and discipline
with aggressive detergents, behind it. Aviation cleanliness
we use treatments that today represents a shift towards
replenish and protect it. This practices that safeguard passenger
approach extends the lifespan health, protect material assets, meet
of materials and avoids regulatory standards, and support
unnecessary downtime for the industry’s commitment to
repairs or replacements.” sustainability.

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