Cross-contamination by disinfectant towelettes varies by product chemistry and strain

ConclusionDisinfectant wipes can cross-contaminate hard nonporous surfaces and retain viable bacterial cells post-disinfection, especially over larger surface areas. This highlights a need to further investigate the risk disinfectant wipes pose during and post-disinfection and guidance on maximum surface areas treated with a single towelette.

Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - August 23, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research