Effect of disinfectant formulation and organic soil on the efficacy of oxidizing disinfectants against biofilms

ConclusionThe additives in fully formulated disinfectants can act synergistically with active ingredients, and thus increase biofilm killing whilst decreasing the adverse effect of soil. It is suggested that purchasing officers should seek efficacy testing results, and consider whether efficacy testing has been conducted in the presence of biological soil and/or biofilm.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research