When using a disinfectant, it is critical to make sure that the proper products have been selected for your building surfaces and anticipated soils, and that your custodial crew has been properly trained on the use of the chemicals, tools and equipment provided. Some helpful tips to consider include:
Disinfectants primary purpose is to kill microorganisms, and as such they are typically not as good at cleaning surfaces as a general purpose cleaning chemical. While there are some one-step cleaner/disinfectants available, it is necessary to use a general purpose or bioactive cleaner or degreaser to pre-clean heavily soiled areas – and it is helpful to note that using microfiber cleaning cloths and mops also assist to increase the efficacy of the cleaning chemical in removing soils on building surfaces. Cleaning equipment such as the WAXIE VERSA High Performance No-Touch Cleaning Caddies are also extremely effective at removing soils from building surfaces prior to disinfecting.
There are a plethora of disinfectants on the market in a variety of different packages, and it is important to note the listed kill claims on your selected disinfectant so that you can be sure that the product will be effective for the specific circumstances and pathogens in your building. Also take note of compatibility of the disinfectant with your building surfaces – some products are not intended for use on certain surfaces and may either damage surfaces or have decreased efficacy. For emerging viral pathogens the EPA will release disinfectant recommendations on its website, such as List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2.
Once the appropriate disinfectant has been selected, follow the instructions listed on the label to ensure proper usage. If the product is a concentrate, make sure to dilute at the recommended amounts, and apply to surfaces as described, using recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Depending on the specific disinfectant and desired pathogen kill, there will be a range of dwell time which will be needed to ensure that the surfaces have been effectively disinfected. Some contact times are as long as 10 minutes (although some are as short as 30 seconds to 1 minute), and it is imperative that the disinfectant solution remain wet and active on the surface for the prescribed amount of time in order to ensure that the targeted pathogens have been successfully eliminated.
Disinfectants are designed to kill (they have toxic properties and are listed as pesticides and registered with the EPA), and as such care should be taken when determining the appropriate amount of disinfectant to use, and the appropriate surfaces on which to use it. Focus should be on applying disinfectant to potential high touch surfaces, and staff should be trained on proper dilution, application, recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), surface rinsing, disinfectant chemical disposal and clean up as prescribed on the selected disinfectant label.
Item#
|
Product
|
Disinfectant Type
|
EPA Registration
|
Contact Time Required for Referenced Virus
|
WAXIE Solsta 764 Lemon Quat
Disinfectant Cleaner |
Quat
|
1839-169-14994
|
10 minutes*
|
|
WAXIE 764 Lemon Quat
Disinfectant Cleaner |
Quat
|
1839-169-14994
|
10 minutes*
|
|
WAXIE Solsta 710 Multi-Purpose
Disinfectant Cleaner |
Quat
|
1839-167-14994
|
10 minutes*
|
|
WAXIE Solsta 320 Disinfectant
Bathroom Cleaner |
Quat
|
1839-168-14994
|
10 minutes*
|
|
WAXIE Solsta 700
Disinfectant Cleaner |
Quat
|
1839-166-14994
|
10 minutes*
|
|
WAXIE Quat-128
Disinfectant Cleaner |
Quat
|
1839-166-14994
|
10 minutes*
|
|
WAXIE Quat-128
Disinfectant Cleaner |
Quat
|
1839-166-14994
|
10 minutes*
|
|
WAXIE Spring Clean
Disinfectant Cleaner |
Quat
|
1839-168-14994
|
10 minutes*
|
|
WAXIE EDC 70 HP
Disinfectant Cleaner |
Hydrogen Peroxide
|
45745-11-14994
|
1 minute**
|
|
WAXIE Solsta 730 HP
Disinfectant Cleaner |
Hydrogen Peroxide
|
45745-11-14994
|
1 minute**
|
|
WAXIE HP
Disinfectant Cleaner |
Hydrogen Peroxide
|
45745-11-14994
|
1 minute**
|
|
WAXIE DBBC Disinfectant
Bathroom & Bowl Cleaner |
Quat
|
10324-85-14994
|
10 minutes *****
|
|
WAXIE DBBC Disinfectant
Bathroom & Bowl Cleaner |
Quat
|
10324-85-14994
|
10 minutes *****
|
|
WAXIE Germicidal
Ultra Bleach |
Bleach
|
70271-13-14994
|
5 minutes***
|
|
WAXIE Solsta 910 Finale
FS No Rinse Sanitizer |
Quat
|
1839-86-14994
|
10 minutes****
|
|
WAXIE 910 Finale
FS No Rinse Sanitizer |
Quat
|
1839-86-14994
|
10 minutes****
|
Item#
|
Product
|
Disinfectant Type
|
EPA Registration
|
Contact Time Required for Referenced Virus
|
PURELL® Professional
Surface Disinfectant |
Ethyl Alcohol
|
84368-1-84150
|
30 seconds****
|
|
PURELL® Professional
Surface Disinfectant |
Ethyl Alcohol
|
84368-1-84150
|
30 seconds****
|
|
PURELL® Foodservice
Surface Disinfectant |
Ethyl Alcohol
|
84368-1-84150
|
30 seconds****
|
|
PURELL® Foodservice
Surface Disinfectant |
Ethyl Alcohol
|
84368-1-84150
|
30 seconds****
|
|
PURELL® Healthcare
Surface Disinfectant |
Ethyl Alcohol
|
84368-1-84150
|
30 seconds****
|
|
PURELL® Healthcare
Surface Disinfectant |
Ethyl Alcohol
|
84368-1-84150
|
30 seconds****
|
Item#
|
Product
|
Disinfectant Type
|
EPA Registration
|
Contact Time Required for Referenced Virus
|
PURTABS
|
NaDCC
|
71847-6-91524
|
1 minute*****
|
|
PUR:One Tabs
|
NaDCC
|
84368-1-84150
|
30 seconds*****
|
Item#
|
Product
|
Pack
|
Power
|
Type
|
Notes
|
WAXIE VERSA High
Performance Cleaning Caddy |
ea
|
Electric
|
Sprayer, Cleaner and Wet/Dry Vac
|
17 Gallon
|
|
WAXIE VERSA II High
Performance Cleaning Caddy |
ea
|
Electric
|
Sprayer, Cleaner and Wet/Dry Vac
|
12 Gallon
|
Item#
|
Product
|
Power
|
Type
|
Notes
|
Protexus Handheld Cordless Electrostatic Sprayer
|
Battery
|
Electrostatic Sprayer
|
For use with EvaClean PURTABS and PUR:One Tabs
|
|
Protexus Backpack Cordless Electrostatic Sprayer
|
Battery
|
Electrostatic Sprayer
|
For use with EvaClean PURTABS and PUR:One Tabs
|
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* Effective against Human Coronavirus, Porcine Respiratory & Reproductive Syndrome Virus (PRRSV), Rotavirus, and SARS associated coronavirus , and included on List N: EPA's Registered Antimicrobial Products for Use Against Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the Cause of COVID-19
** Effective against Norovirus, Rotavirus, and Rhinovirus Type 37, and included on List N: EPA's Registered Antimicrobial Products for Use Against Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the Cause of COVID-19
*** Effective against Human Coronavirus, Rotavirus, and Rhinovirus Type 37, and included on List N: EPA's Registered Antimicrobial Products for Use Against Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the Cause of COVID-19
**** Effective against Human Coronavirus, Rotavirus, and Rhinovirus, and included on List N: EPA's Registered Antimicrobial Products for Use Against Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the Cause of COVID-19
***** Effective against Coronavirus, and included on List N: EPA's Registered Antimicrobial Products for Use Against Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the Cause of COVID-19
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