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Disinfectants: How to Make the Best Choices for Your Clinical Practice

Disinfectants are chemicals designed to kill microorganisms residing on non-living surfaces. These products must be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and are required to display the designated EPA-Registration Number on the product label. The main ingredient found in … Continue reading

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No Time for Dwell Time?

All disinfectants are tested and labeled according to specific amount of time they must be in contact with a surface to kill specific microbes. Referred to as dwell time, the amount of time a disinfectant is to remain visibly wet … Continue reading

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