Surface cleaning and disinfection Articles

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 11.20.19

Less Can Be More: Evaluating Quality vs. Quantity of Disinfectant Kill Claims

Healthcare associated infections cause an undue burden on the U.S. healthcare system with costs in the billions of dollars annually....

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 6.18.19

In situ evaluation of a persistent disinfectant provides continuous decontamination within the clinical environment

Microbial bioburden in the environment has an impact on the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs). Two disinfectants currently in...

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 10.23.18

Dry surface Biofilm the next challenge in infection prevention

Recently, several published studies have highlighted the role of biofilm on dry environmental surfaces in harboring and protecting multidrug-resistant bacteria...

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 8.17.18

Introducing Clorox Healthcare VersaSure Alcohol-Free Cleaner Disinfectant Wipes

This article introduces Clorox Healthcare VersaSure™, a new disinfecting wipe product to our portfolio. The news is intended to teach...

Environmental Infection | 6.25.18

Emerging Impact of Biofilms on the Environment of Care

Dry surface biofilms present a challenge in the healthcare environment, harboring pathogens and protecting them from disinfectants. We have reviewed...

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 5.2.18

Tru-D’s One Placement, One Cycle and One Solution Approach to UV Disinfection

More than a decade ago, Tru-D was the first to bring to market a UVC disinfection robot capable of precisely...

HAIs: Types and Pathogens | 5.1.18

Bundled HAI Prevention: Comprehensive Strategies for Reducing Infections

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) cost health care facilities billions of dollars each year, and, according to the Centers for Disease Control...

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization | 3.19.18

The importance of contact time and visible wetness to ensure effective disinfection

This article highlights challenges to effective cleaning and disinfection in healthcare and describes the importance of using surface wetness during...