What disinfectants are recommended to be used to clean the environment in health care facilities or homes where patients are suspected of being infected with the emerging coronavirus?
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Effective antiseptics should be used against coated viruses, Such as - Ethanol 70% for disinfection of custom equipment that is frequently used It can also be sterilized with chlorine
Disinfectants are chemical agents applied to non-living objects in order to destroy bacteria, viruses, fungi, mold, or mildews living on the objects. Or it can be defined as an agent used to destroy many diseases causing MO.
Several broad categories of disinfectants are used in commercial and industrial facility maintenance such as:
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Quats) A top choice for disinfection in hospital and institutional settings because of their low cost and quick action against a wide range of microorganisms.
Chlorine Compounds Kill an array of organisms including resistant viruses, and are highly recommended for cleaning bodily fluids.
Alcohols When diluted in water, alcohols are effective against a wide range of bacteria, though higher concentrations are often needed to disinfect wet surfaces.
Aldehydes very effective against the bacteria that cause Tuberculosis, yet they need a high part per million (ppm) ratio to be effective for disinfection.
Iodophors Can be used for disinfecting some semi-critical medical equipment but they can stain surfaces and have an unpleasant odor (think Iodine).
Phenolic Compounds Effective against pathogenic bacteria including Mycobacterium tuberculosis as well as fungi and viruses, but also very toxic and corrosive, attacking surfaces while they attack the organisms on them.
Hydrogen Peroxide (oxidizing agents) Often mixed with peracetic acid to achieve specific disinfecting claims.
Each disinfectant has its advantages and disadvantages. So, when we select appropriate disinfectant we should know about that, such as some of these chemicals are losses its effect in the presence of organic materials, or some volatile, some of them has a distinct odor and leave these odors on surfaces, some are acoustic materials, some need a long contact time to induce an effect, some of them leave residual materials.
So, in order to select appropriate disinfectant, we should be considered the following:
1. Effectiveness
Does a disinfectant kill the microbes and pathogens that are of top concern in your facility? For example, you may be highly concerned about Staphylococcus aureus Methicillin Resistant (MRSA). Some disinfectants are EPA approved as effective against this bacteria.
2. Kill Time
How quickly does a disinfectant product kill a specific pathogen? Does the product keep surfaces visibly wet in order to comply with these kill times? Again, disinfectant formulas are registered to kill specific pathogens in a specific amount of time, and they need to be wet on a surface the entire time to be actively working.
3. Safety
Is the product safe to use for people and safe for the surfaces it is being applied to? As you learned earlier in this article, some categories of disinfectants are toxic, some stain, others are corrosive, yet others have an undesirable odor. Check toxicity and flammability ratings on products, as well as any personal protective equipment (PPE) recommendations for disinfectants you apply. Be sure a disinfectant will not damage any surface it is intended for.
4. Ease of Use
Are the steps required to use a given disinfectant practical for your facility? Some applications require multiple steps that may not always be feasible. Water hardness is one factor that can impact the effectiveness of some disinfectant formulas.
As well as we should be considered the cost of these chemicals.
The most important thing during the disinfection of surfaces that these surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned and dry before applying any type of these chemicals.
All antiseptics have benefits, but at the same time a lot is harmful, so I use alcohol for cleansing
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