“Disinfectants are an essential part of cleaning programs. The products reduce bacteria 99 percent and enhance the health of those living, working or visiting in various facilities. To disinfect as effectively and safely as possible, it’s important to use products according to their labels. Many contain chemicals that can be harsh, corrosive and dangerous if touched or inhaled.

In high-traffic facilities such as office buildings, it’s important to disinfect surfaces frequently touched by tenants and visitors, says Charles “Mickey” Crowe, senior project engineer for the south region of NISH, a national non-profit agency that creates job opportunities for those with severe disabilities, in Kennesaw.
In a hospital setting, ‘there’s usually an infectious control committee that sets the guidelines for selecting the right disinfectant,’ Ross says. ‘You’ll probably use a phenolic-based cleaner for the operating room. A quat works well in that area, too.’

Phenolic disinfectants, also known as phenols, are bacterial, fungicidal and tuberculocidal disinfectants effective against enveloped viruses. They’re used where blood and body fluids are present, and destroy odor- causing bacteria on surfaces, but can be corrosive. Quat (quaternary ammonium chloride) disinfectants are used on blood borne pathogens and are effective in destroying viruses and antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Both are used in healthcare facilities.”

APPLICATION

“Proper application of disinfectants is key to their effectiveness. Building service contractors commonly use mops and rags to apply disinfectants."

'Most people will mop the floors and also utilize a cloth or rag for disinfecting contact surfaces like door knobs, rails or handles,' says Ross. 'You can use spray bottles, but you need to apply the disinfectant in a course or stream spray instead of a mist spray. A mist disperses particles in the air that can cause respiratory problems.'

"Spraying the product directly onto a rag or mop gives an individual control of where the disinfectant goes and produces less waste, which serves the best interests of BSCs and building occupants.

A clean, dry surface exposed to light and air makes for a hostile environment for most of the microorganisms that cause common illnesses that occur today. Effective use of cleaners and disinfectants can play an important role in making that environment healthy and germ-free.”

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Jodan Fox is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer.
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