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What are clinical contact surfaces?

They are surfaces frequently touched during patient treatment and likely to be more contaminated such as air/water syringe handles, unit light handles, handpieces and chair controls. Use Spec Clean˜ Ready-to-Use Disinfectantto keep them clean and contaminant-free.

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What is CDC guidance for disinfectant activity against Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C?

Ability of a disinfectant to inactivate M. tuberculosis var. bovis (TB) is considered a benchmark by the CDC to designate intermediate level disinfectant activity. It makes Spec Clean˜ Ready-to-Use Disinfectantsuitable for use in healthcare and other settings where blood and other human soils are likely to be present. The CDC…

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Why is cleaning such an important step in environmental disinfection?

Spec Clean˜ Ready-to-Use Disinfectant contains surfactants and detergents to quickly remove body soils, blood and dust. Soils act as a barrier between disinfectants and germs on surfaces. Blood and body soils also act as carriers to keep some germs viable (able to infect) for days or even weeks. Patients perceive…

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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.