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How can we cut down on aerosols created during environmental cleaning and disinfection?

Saturate paper towel or gauze applicator with prepared Vital Defense-D, then apply to surface. Do not “fog” treatment areas. Use ProSpray™ wipes pre-saturated disinfectant wipes with similar water-based dual synthetic phenolic actives and a three minute contact time.

Is it appropriate to use a stack of gauze pads pre-saturated with prepared Vital Defense-D solution?

This is not best practice. Gauze fibers may interact with disinfectant agents in the Vital Defense-D surface disinfectant and reduce efficacy. Reaching into an open container may introduce contamination. Gauze at the bottom may not be used in a timely fashion and become degraded.

Does Vital Defense-D have residual antimicrobial properties on surfaces?

Yes, phenolic disinfectants like Vital Defense-D have demonstrated persistence of antimicrobial action on surfaces well after the initial application.

Will Vital Defense-D stain surfaces?

No, it is non-staining but after repeated use may leave residue from surfactants in the formula. This is easily avoided by simply wiping surfaces with water and paper towels at least weekly. Vital Defense-D actives may interact with bleach creating a permanent stain on porous surfaces and textiles. Rinse surfaces and clothing prior to any…

Can I use Vital Defense-D as a “cold sterile soak” for plastic items that cannot tolerate heat sterilization?

Items that are used inside the mouth or other mucosal surfaces such as film holders, bite blocks and laryngeal airway devices are considered semi-critical. According to CDC guidelines such items preferably should be heat sterilized or at a minimum disinfected using high-level disinfectant processes (gluteraldehyde, peracetic acid, ethylene oxide gas, etc.). Vital Defense-D is an…

How is the Oil and Dirt Collected When Vapor Degreasing?

When cleaning using a modern vapor degreaser, the oils and dirt concentrate in the boil sump. When the soil level gets to a pre-described level, the operator conducts a boildown to minimize the amount of dirty cleaning fluid to be changed out of the system.