Qloss is a Swedish company that was founded in Trelleborg in 1994. Initially, they focused solely on surface protection for concrete, self-leveling compounds, and similar products within the construction industry. However, in recent times, they have expanded their product range to include stable products, specifically impregnation for stable floors and cleaning agents for the stable, under the name Q Stable. These products are designed to promote a healthier, cleaner, and better stable environment.
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Qloss Stable – For a Healthy Stable Environment for You and Your Horse
A clean stable environment, free from dust and bacteria, is crucial for both your horses and yourself. Regardless of whether you run a stable as a business or not, the stable is a workplace that requires a good indoor environment for both two-legged and four-legged occupants.How Dust Affects Horses
Dust is harmful to everyone, including your horses and their respiratory systems. Dust can cause significant respiratory problems in horses, negatively affecting their health and performance. Inhaling dust particles can lead to infections, allergic reactions, labored breathing, nasal discharge, and coughing. Respiratory issues make it difficult for horses to breathe and take in oxygen, ultimately reducing their performance.Impregnation for Stable Floors Provides Optimal Dust Protection
The primary cause of dust in the stable is untreated flooring with porous surfaces that release dust every time you sweep it. Dust particles are then lifted from the surface and circulate in the air. Even if you clean the stable while the horses are outside, dust particles remain in the air, and horses can still inhale them. To eliminate this problem, Qloss has developed Stallgång, an impregnating agent that penetrates deep into the flooring, binding the particles and preventing them from becoming airborne when you sweep.Cleaning the Stable with Q Stable
Once you've impregnated the stable floor with Q Stable Stallgång, there will be less dust in the stable, and it will be easier to sweep, saving you time. In addition to its dust-reducing effect, impregnation also extends the lifespan of your stable floor and offers some stain resistance, which is perfect for avoiding unsightly stains in tying-up areas and wash stalls. Apart from dust, there are other health risks you need to manage for a healthy stable environment. Both hay and haylage can contain endotoxins, mold, and fungal spores that are harmful to health. Ammonia from horse manure can also damage the horse's respiratory tract. It's a good practice to thoroughly clean the stable at least once a year, including washing the floors, walls, ceilings, feeders, and other stable items. For this purpose, Qloss offers a cleaning product for the stable called Qloss Stalltvätt, which effectively but gently cleans all surfaces in the stable, removes dirt and grease, and eliminates lime and mold. Don't forget to clean ventilation ducts and filters when cleaning the stable. Poor ventilation is a major cause of respiratory issues in horses.The Philosophy Behind Qloss Products
Everything Qloss produces is of their own formulation, with a unique combination of characteristics and environmental friendliness. Their surface layer products are strong, wear-resistant, environmentally friendly, and water-based. All products are designed to be fast-drying and quick-curing so that you can carry out rapid renovations and re-enter the treated area within hours, minimizing disruption to daily activities.Qloss and the Environment
It's not just the stable environment that's important; Qloss also actively addresses environmental impact. In their laboratory, they develop environmentally friendly products that don't harm people, animals, or nature. All Qloss products are registered in the BASTA construction product database, which is the construction industry's only independent environmental assessment system for construction and civil engineering products. EU's REACH legislation forms the core of BASTA's requirements for chemical content, and a BASTA-registered product guarantees an environmentally friendly and future-proof product. Qloss aims to leave as small an environmental footprint as possible. They achieve this through sustainable manufacturing with zero waste, recycling everything into the process, local sourcing wherever possible, and fair trade and climate-neutral purchases for their staff, such as coffee and fruit. Nothing is left to chance in their commitment to sustainability.
