Researchers suggest the combination of mechanical wiping and exposure to sodium dichloroisocyanurate with detergent is an effective method for decontaminating a surface with C. difficile.
Researchers studied the effect of varying decontamination methods on C. diff. spores dried onto stainless steel strips. The strips were exposed to NaDCC, NaDCC with detergent or the combined cleaning agent with wiping and/or detergent precleaning.
Results from the study showed precleaning with detergent and wiping off spores are important factors in achieving effective decontamination of surfaces when using chlorine-based agents.
Read the abstract about C. diff. contaminations.
Read other coverage about infection control:
- Triad Sterile Lubricating Jelly Recalled
- Hospitals Start to Prohibit Surgical Attire From Being Worn Outside
- Dry Metallic Copper Surfaces Can Kill Bacteria on Contact
Researchers studied the effect of varying decontamination methods on C. diff. spores dried onto stainless steel strips. The strips were exposed to NaDCC, NaDCC with detergent or the combined cleaning agent with wiping and/or detergent precleaning.
Results from the study showed precleaning with detergent and wiping off spores are important factors in achieving effective decontamination of surfaces when using chlorine-based agents.
Read the abstract about C. diff. contaminations.
Read other coverage about infection control:
- Triad Sterile Lubricating Jelly Recalled
- Hospitals Start to Prohibit Surgical Attire From Being Worn Outside
- Dry Metallic Copper Surfaces Can Kill Bacteria on Contact
