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• Disinfectants with alcohol tend to evaporate quickly making full contact time more difficult.• Alcohol interferes with cleaning by causing blood and proteins to adhere more tightly.• Long term use of disinfectants containing alcohol and/or solvents may cause tubing, vinyls and plastic housing to crack and discolor.The Spec Clean Concentrated Disinfectant protects valuable equipment and…
Prepare Spec Clean Concentrated Disinfectant according to package directions. Use prepared solution and follow the cleaning equipment manufacturer’s directions and a five minute contact time. Rinse disinfectant residue out of tubing after disinfection is completed.
This product contains synthetic phenolics which are naturally tan to brown. Spec Clean Concentrated Disinfectant will appear light golden brown to medium brown. Heat, light and air exposure will accelerate color change. Also check expiration date (stamped on every container). This product has a two year use life after date of manufacture.
This is not best practice. Gauze fibers may interact with disinfectant agents in the Spec Clean Concentrated 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, phenolic disinfectants like the Spec Clean Concentrated Disinfectant have demonstrated persistence of antimicrobial action on surfaces well after the initial application.
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. Spec Clean Concentrated Disinfectant actives may interact with bleach creating a permanent stain on porous surfaces and textiles. Rinse surfaces and clothing prior…