Disinfectants

Choosing the right surface disinfectant

Selection criteria: 

Kill Claims

• • • Does the product kill the pathogens that are of concern in your facility? (Consider both HIAs and those that can cause outbreaks/pandemics.)

 Kill Times and Contact Times*

• • • Kill Time is the time it takes a disinfectant to kill an individual pathogen/group of pathogens.
    • Contact Time is the time it takes a disinfectant to kill all the pathogens listed on its label.

Product Safety

• • • Does the product have acceptable toxicity and flammability ratings? 
    • Is it compatible with most surfaces in your facility? 
    • Is personal protection equipment required when using it?

Ease of Use

• • • Is the product ready to use or does it require preparation?
    • Does the product come in convenient forms like wipes and spray?
    • Does it clean and disinfect in a single step, or are multiple steps required?