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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.). Spec Clean Ready-to-Use Disinfectant have demonstrated persistence of antimicrobial action on surfaces well after the initial application.

Follow the cleaning equipment manufacturer’s directions and use a five minute contact time. Rinse Spec Clean Ready-to-Use Disinfectant residue out of tubing after disinfection is completed.

For surface disinfection as a“one-step” cleaner/disinfectant for surfaces that are not visibly soiled: Spray or squirt ProSpray onto surfaces or apply using paper towels or 4 X 4 gauze. Allow surfaces to stay wet for five minutes.For surface disinfection on surfaces with visible blood and soils: Use the 2 step method. Clean surfaces by spraying…

This is not best practice. Gauze fibers may interact with disinfectant agents in the Spec Clean Ready-to-Use Disinfectant solution 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.

Yes. Spec Clean Ready-to-Use Disinfectant is water based and meets most recommendations for disinfection of dental impression materials. It is bleach-free and will not corrode the metal portions of appliances. Rinse and remove gross debris from item. Place impression or appliance inside baggie, thoroughly wet all surfaces with Spec Clean Ready-to-Use…