The Clorox Co. has announced the introduction of Clorox Commercial Solutions Clorox Broad Spectrum Quaternary Disinfectant Cleaner, a non-bleach hospital-use disinfectant, according to a news release from Clorox Co.
The cleaner is the only quaternary spray registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to kill all of the ESKAPE pathogens (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterobacter species), which are responsible for two-thirds of all healthcare-associated infections, according to the release.
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"Protecting patients is one of the top concerns for healthcare facilities and our Clorox Broad Spectrum Cleaner fulfills that need by ensuring that harmful pathogens are eliminated before they become problems," said Craig Stevenson, vice president and general manager, Clorox Professional Products Co., in the release. "The Clorox Co. is committed to meeting the diverse needs of healthcare professionals in numerous facility settings with both our non-bleach and bleach-based products."
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