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Product Spotlight: Cross Contamination


Avistat-D
Avistat-D

Avistat-D is a one-step cleaner and disinfectant. The product is effective against HIV, HBV and TB. Its non-acid formula is safe to use on any surface and will not harm personnel. The product is formulated with a “Mountain Fresh” fragrance and is EPA registered. This product is designed specifically as a general, ready-to-use cleaner and disinfectant for use in facilities where housekeeping is of prime importance in controlling the hazard of cross contamination. It is formulated to disinfect hard, nonporous, inanimate environmental surfaces. A rinse with potable water is required for surfaces in direct contact with food. This product deodorizes those areas that generally are hard to keep fresh smelling, such as garbage storage areas, empty garbage bins and cans, basements, restrooms and other areas which are prone to odors caused by microorganisms.


ES 64 and ES 256
ES 64 and ES 256

Enviro-Solutions has two very effective neutral cleaner/disinfectants — ES 64 and ES 256 —so powerful they kill the bacteria that causes MRSA* as well as 30 other types of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Even more, they are approved for hospital use. Use ES 64 and ES 256 as instructed to disinfect floors, walls, and counters and to clean toilets and urinals; no rinsing is necessary.* Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus


Microfiber cloths
Microfiber cloths

Today, more and more facilities are utilizing microfiber cloths in place of traditional natural fiber cloths. The reason is microfiber is 100 times thinner than human hair and thus more effective at reaching into surface pores to remove dirt and bacteria. Microfiber cloths have been shown to remove up to 90 percent of bacteria present on surfaces without the use of chemicals.


Oxivir Tb
Oxivir Tb

Oxivir Tb is a ready-to-use general virucide, bacteriacide, tuberculocide, fungicide and sanitizer all in one. It is a one-step, hospital-grade, broad-spectrum disinfectant that disinfects most non-porous hard surfaces in just 60 seconds. Formulated with proprietary AHP technology, Oxivir Tb delivers kills a wide variety of organisms including Norovirus, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Canine parvovirus, Avian influenza and drug-resistant organisms such as MRSA, MRSE and VRE. It can be used with microfiber and has no strong chemical odor. It is environmentally responsible and non-corrosive. Oxivir Tb meets OSHA's bloodborne pathogen standards for HBV and HIV.


PureGreen 24
PureGreen 24

PureGreen24 is a proven Green hard surface antimicrobial disinfectant and deodorizer that offers rapid efficacy. The disinfectant not only kills the most deadly of superbugs, yet also kills everyday household germs. It is an EPA registered, broad spectrum antimicrobial disinfectant with 24 hour residual effectiveness. The product has the lowest EPA IV toxicity rating assigned by the EPA. It is non-flammable, non-corrosive and odorless and strong enough to kill the most dangerous viruses and bacteria (MRSA) in a hospital environment. The product's active ingredient, SDC, is comprised of silver ions and citric acid, both of which occur naturally in the environment.


SteriFab
SteriFab

Cleaning and disinfecting porous surfaces is not difficult if the appropriate products are used. Often couches, chairs, mattresses and other porous surfaces are not disinfected properly. Products intended only for use on hard surfaces are mistakenly being used on porous surfaces. SteriFab is an excellent disinfectant for upholstery and other porous surfaces. SteriFab contains UV crystals for verification of use; self dries in less than thirty minutes, does not stain and is biodegradable. SteriFab leaves no residual effect so surfaces can be used as soon as the product dries.


WypeAll Microfiber Cloth
WypeAll Microfiber Cloth

WypAll Microfiber Cloths now feature Microban Antimicrobial Product Protection and are the first and only microfiber cleaning cloths to offer this added level of protection against the growth of bacteria.The cloths are also an environmentally friendly, green cleaning option that can be used without chemicals.WypAll Microfiber Cloths with Microban Protection remove up to 99 percent of bacteria from non-porous surfaces, helping to prevent cross-contamination between surfaces. When bacteria come in contact with the cloth, Microban Antimicrobial Product Protection penetrates the cell wall of the bacteria, making it unable to function, grow and reproduce. Even after repeated laundering (up to 300 times), the WypAll Microfiber Cloths with Microban Protection continue to prevent the growth of bacteria on the cloth.


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