Although washing with a cleaner removes a significant amount of microbes, what remains is still enough to pose a risk for infection. Disinfection is a process that destroys and reduces pathogens to a low level of contamination. Disinfection typically follows washing with a cleaner and rinsing with water.
Because all the organisms are not equally resistant, the choice of disinfectant is important.
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Clinicide is a fifth-generation quaternary ammonium multi-purpose germicidal detergent (virucidal, bactericidal, fungicidal) that deodorizes and disinfects.
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HYPEROX® is a low application rate, stabilized peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide, disinfectant solution.
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Virkon® is a broad-spectrum disinfectant possessing the broadest virucidal, bactericidal and fungicidal activity.
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Broad spectrum disinfectant
