Combining detergent/disinfectant with microfibre material provides a better control of microbial contaminants on surfaces than the use of water alone

Publication date: Available online 18 May 2019Source: Journal of Hospital InfectionAuthor(s): Robertson A, Barrell M, Maillard J-YSummaryThe use of microfibre cloths with either water, detergent or disinfectant is currently recommended for hospital cleaning. We explore 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 spores Clostridium difficile spores. The use of detergent/disinfectant or sporicidal products had a significantly (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.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research