Combining detergent/disinfectant with microfibre material provides a better control of microbial contaminants on surfaces than the use of water alone.
J Hosp Infect
; 103(1): e101-e104, 2019 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-31112729
The use of microfibre cloths with either water, detergent or disinfectant is currently recommended for hospital cleaning. This study explored the efficacy of a microfibre cloth with either water or detergent/disinfectant or sporicidal products using the ASTM2967-15 standard against Staphylococcus aureus, Acinetobacter baumannii and Clostridium difficile spores. The use of detergent/disinfectant or sporicidal products had a significantly (analysis of variance (ANOVA), P<0.001) better activity than water alone in reducing bacteria and spores' viability, and in reducing the transfer microorganisms between surfaces. The use of water alone with a microfibre cloth is less effective and should not replace the use of biocidal products.
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Asunto principal:
Textiles
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Desinfección
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Detergentes
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Desinfectantes
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Microbiología Ambiental
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Servicio de Limpieza en Hospital
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En
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J Hosp Infect
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2019
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Article
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