Combining detergent/disinfectant with microfibre material provides a better control of microbial contaminants on surfaces than the use of water alone. Issue 1 (September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Robertson, A.; Barrell, M.; Maillard, J-Y.
• Is Part Of: Journal of hospital infection. Volume 103:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: e101
• Page End: e104
• Publication Date: 2019-09
• Subjects: Microfibre -- Detergent -- Disinfection -- Staphylococcus aureus -- Acinetobacter baumannii -- Clostridium difficile spores; Cross infection -- Periodicals; Cross infection -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Nosocomial infections -- Periodicals; Nosocomial infections -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Cross Infection -- Periodicals; Cross Infection -- prevention & control -- Periodicals; Infection Control -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 614.44
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2019.05.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0195-6701

Abstract

Summary: The use of microfibre cloths with either water, detergent or disinfectant is currently recommended for hospital cleaning. This study explored 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 Clostridium difficile spores. The use of detergent/disinfectant or sporicidal products had a significantly (analysis of variance (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.