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Yes! Spec Clean Disinfectant Wipes contain effective cleaning agents. It is also tuberculocidal thus meeting the OSHA requirement for cleaning when blood soils are present. Use damp paper towels to remove traces of Spec Clean disinfectant from dental handpieces and other items prior to heat, gas or chemical sterilization. Check equipment manufacturer’s instructions for specific applications.
• Research shows that organic body soils such as blood and saliva act as a reservoir to keep dangerous organisms viable (capable of infection) for hours or even days on surfaces.• Body soils and dust also act as barriers to reduce or prevent chemical disinfectant action.• Blood is very corrosive and will damage metal surfaces…
Here are a few advantages. • Presaturated wipesreduce aerosols, especially in crowded clinical environments. This in turn reduces sensitivity and potential asthma conditions from excessive spraying.• Application of disinfectant with wipes reduces penetration of liquid into sensitive electronic devices, around switches and on keyboards.• Spec Clean Disinfectant Wipes are pre-saturated and reduce potential exposure of workers to…
The actives in Spec Clean Disinfectant Wipes are dual synthetic phenolics, a new generation of phenolic chemistry that combines reliable antimicrobial action with a low toxicity profile for the user. Lab testing on file with the EPA allows approval to use Spec Clean wipes with no glove requirement in the absence of biohazards. This is a…
Testing that simulates over one year of clinical use confirms that Spec Clean Disinfectant Wipes have minimal effects on equipment surfaces especially when compared to disinfectants with high alcohol, quaternary ammoniums, bleach actives, peroxides and solvent chemicals. Products with aggressive chemicals may claim fast kill times but the trade-off is equipment damage such as cracking,…
The CDC states in guideline documents that any germicide with a tuberculocidal claim on the label is considered capable of inactivating a broad spectrum of less resistant blood borne pathogens such as HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. This includes Spec Clean Disinfectant Wipes.