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Buy surface disinfectant

Disinfectants are used to prevent the risk of infection with infectious diseases and their spread. There are different types of disinfectants, for example for hand, wound or surface disinfection. The surface disinfectant offers effective protection against viruses and bacteria and is used to clean the application area.

Pathogens can survive on surfaces for months and can be transmitted to people via hands or dust, for example. For this reason, surface disinfection is an important measure to prevent the transmission of disease (infection prophylaxis).

Types of surface disinfectant

A distinction is made between three different types of surface disinfection. Routine or ongoing surface disinfection, targeted disinfection and final disinfection. Routine or ongoing surface disinfection is generally used for prophylaxis (prevention). Targeted disinfection is carried out in the event of recognizable contamination of surfaces, for example with blood, excretions or other bodily fluids. It must also be carried out in the event of outbreaks and the occurrence of specific pathogens. The final disinfection takes place when an infected patient or resident or a patient or resident colonized with pathogens is transferred or dies. All potentially contaminated surfaces and objects close to the patient are disinfected.

Surfaces must also be disinfected in the food sector. Here, work surfaces that come into direct contact with food must be rinsed or wiped with drinking water after disinfection. This should only be done after the required contact time of the disinfectant.

Buying surface disinfectant - basic rules for surface disinfection

First of all, it should be noted that every surface disinfectant has different requirements that must be read and observed before use. Otherwise, the product may be ineffective. There are three main rules to follow when disinfecting surfaces. (1) Firstly, the surfaces should be completely wetted with the agent. (2) Then the exposure time prescribed by the respective manufacturer should be observed. Disinfectants require a certain amount of time to inactivate infectious agents. For example, floors should not be walked on again until they are visibly dry. (3) The correct application concentration is also important. Disinfectants are divided into concentrates and ready-to-use solutions. Dilution to the correct application concentration is important for concentrates. This can be found in the manufacturer's instructions.

Other rules that are also important to observe: Disinfectants should always be used for the stated purpose. For example, hand disinfectants have ingredients that are gentle on the skin, while surface disinfectants are especially compatible with the corresponding surfaces. Protective measures must also be observed when handling disinfectants. This includes wearing gloves and safety goggles, for example.

Working solutions for disinfection are prepared with cold water, as active ingredients can evaporate in hot water. When storing the products, care should be taken to ensure that they are not exposed to frost or extreme heat. The best before date (BBD) should also be observed. Furthermore, disinfectants should never be mixed. Disinfection utensils must also be reprocessed. Mops and cloths must be washed with disinfectant, dried completely and kept clean.

In addition to the basic rules of disinfection mentioned above, the rules for handling disinfectants should also be observed. The manufacturer's instructions should be followed, suitable gloves worn to protect the skin and surfaces should always be wiped with a sufficient amount of disinfectant under light pressure.

What types of surface disinfectants are there?

There are various types of disinfectant for disinfecting surfaces:

Disinfectant concentrates

On the one hand, there are concentrates for (scrubbing) wipe disinfection. This is suitable for large surfaces such as floors. Disinfectant concentrates are available for this purpose, which are mixed with water to form a ready-to-use solution.

Rapid disinfection

Then there is the alcohol-based rapid disinfectant. It is suitable for small surfaces that need to be disinfected quickly. Rapid disinfectants are usually ready to use and are ideal for the emergency services, outpatient care or home visits for medical foot care. It should not be used near sources of ignition or on large surfaces.

Disinfectant wipes

Disinfectant wipes are also very practical for quickly disinfecting and cleaning small surfaces.

What needs to be considered with regard to material compatibility? 

As already mentioned, the manufacturer's information should be read before using disinfectants. Manufacturers indicate any material incompatibilities on the labels or product data sheets.

The following should be observed to protect surfaces and materials in the long term:

Material compatibility with surface disinfectants containing alcohol 

Disinfectants containing alcohol should not be used on

  • Acrylic glass (Plexiglas), otherwise the material may become cloudy or cracked if used frequently
  • Coated floors, stains can occur here
  • Painted surfaces
Further information on material compatibility for surface disinfection 

Alkaline products should not be used on linoleum or aluminum. Prolonged use of disinfectants containing aldehyde (formaldehyde, glutardialdehyde, glyoxal, etc.) can cause yellow discoloration on plastics. Furthermore, disinfectants should not be mixed with cleaning agents. Otherwise, the effectiveness of the product may be impaired or stains may appear on the surface. If in doubt, unknown products should be tested on inconspicuous areas.

Surface disinfectants - What should be disinfected during surface disinfection?

As a rule, various surfaces should be disinfected. These include

  • Surfaces with frequent skin or hand contact (such as door handles, keyboards, handrails)
  • Surfaces close to patients or treatment areas (e.g. couches, bedside tables, treatment chairs, bed frames)
  • Areas in shared sanitary facilities (showers, toilets, bathtubs, washbasins, etc.)
  • Work surfaces, such as surfaces for straightening medication or syringes, changing tables, dressing trolleys, surfaces for handling foodstuffs
  • Medical devices such as monitors, keyboards or external surfaces of devices with frequent contact
  • Floors in risk areas, for example in rooms of acutely ill patients, MRSA patients, patients undergoing invasive procedures or immunocompromised patients
  • If floors and surfaces are contaminated with blood or excrement, these surfaces are immediately disinfected with targeted wipes

Buying surface disinfectant - these are the wiping techniques 

To prevent pathogens from being transmitted through germ-laden mops, cloths and cleaning buckets, these utensils should also be hygienically prepared. Suitable wiping techniques are also important.

Cleaning items for surface disinfection

The following should be observed for the cleaning items:

  • Do not immerse wipe covers and cloths in the disinfectant solution again (risk of contamination and loss of disinfectant effect)
  • Only use wiping textiles for limited areas, then immediately put them in the dirty laundry
  • Special colors of the cleaning utensils depending on the area of use: red buckets and cloths for toilets and urinals, yellow cloths and buckets for washbasins, blue cloths and buckets for other surfaces

Wiping techniques for safe surface disinfection

A suitable mopping technique must also be used. Two different techniques can be used for floors.

The "two-reference method"

First, the "two-cover method". Here, one fresh cover per room (max. 25 square meters) is used to apply the disinfectant solution and another to absorb the excess liquid. Both covers are then added to the soiled laundry.

Pre-soaked covers

Another method is to use pre-soaked covers. These do not contain any excess liquid, so one cover per room is sufficient for application. The cover must then be placed in the dirty laundry.

With both methods, the disinfectant solution remains clean and the spread of germs is prevented.

Tips for surface disinfection

The spread of germs is also possible on surfaces such as work surfaces or surfaces close to patients. Here too, used wipes should not be dipped back into the disinfectant solution and the wipe should only be used for a limited area. To ensure the largest possible wiping surface, there is a special folding technique for wipes. After immersion in the disinfectant solution, the existing cloth should be wrung out and folded several times depending on its size. The first side can then be used for wiping. Then turn the cloth over and use the other side. Then unfold the cloth and place the soiled sides on top of each other. Then wipe, turn and wipe again. This is repeated until there are no more clean sides. After use, put the cloth in the dirty laundry.

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