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Elizabeth Brown1, Karthik Dhanireddy1, Calvin Waldron1
1Department of Food Science and Technology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.
Abstract:
Effective disinfection in healthcare facilities prevents healthcare-associated infections. This study evaluated the ability of Environmental Protection Agency-approved disinfectants (quaternary ammonium compound, QAC; sodium hypochlorite, and hydrogen peroxide) applied with 3 wiping substrates (microfiber, nonwoven, and cotton) to remove Staphylococcus aureus from Formica surfaces. All treatments reduced S aureus on Formica squares with the exception of QAC applied with cotton and QAC, nondisinfectant, and control applied with a nonwoven cloth. Sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide applied with cotton or microfiber, respectively, may be the best choice for disinfection of Formica surfaces in healthcare settings.
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