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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 Spec Clean™ Concentrated Disinfectant, then apply to surface. Do not “fog” treatment areas. Use Spec Clean™ Disinfectant Wipes with similar water-based dual synthetic phenolic actives and a three minute contact time.

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Why should clinicians avoid disinfectant products with solvents?

Solvents such as glycol ethers are added to some disinfectants to reduce contact time. This ingredient is not found on the main label but will be listed in product Safety Data Sheets. Testing of products with glycol ethers demonstrates visible damage to acrylic plastic and similar surfaces after long term application.Spec Clean™ Concentrated Disinfectanthas no…

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How often should Spec Clean™ Evacuation System Cleaner be used?

Daily cleaning will prolong the life of the dental evacuation system and pump by breaking down and loosening debris in evacuation lines. Build up of debris in the lines and the suction impellers of the evacuation system will reduce suction to the dental unit and cause the main motor to work harder with eventual burn-out.…

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How should Spec Clean™ Evacuation System Cleaner be used?

Dilute one ounce of Spec Clean™ Evacuation System Cleanerper quart of water or add four ounces of to one gallon of water. Aspirate one to two cups of diluted solution into each suction line, rinse cup or cuspidor. Then keep suction on to allow a few seconds of air into…

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We are using an enzymatic cleaner in our evacuation system. Will Spec Clean™ Evacuation System Cleaner clean better than the enzymes?

Yes. Spec Clean™ Evacuation System Cleaner is an acid based cleaner which is more effective at the penetration and breakup of thick, sticky biofilm clinging to tubing. The ProE-Vac formula attacks both organic (blood and saliva) soils and inorganic materials such as impression pastes and cements. Enzymatic cleaners target organic…

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I am using a different evacuation cleaner and I see foam in the traps and the impeller when I clean them. Is this OK?

No, if you find foam in the traps the motor will sense the foam as liquid when it is really air. The motor will continue to try to pump it out, will lose suction power and cavitate, causing the motor to wear out much quicker than it should. Use of a nonfoaming evacuation cleaner such…