Beyond Clean enzymatic Expert™
Chemical agents must be your supporting partner in decontamination.
-Peggy spitzer
Straight from the Enzymatic expert™
"Chemical labels also offer important clues for safe use. Chemical manufacturers are required to provide..."
"The chemical manufacturer should state basic instructions on the product label including dosing and..."
"Disinfectants are rarely indicated as appropriate pretreatment agents. The disinfectant chemicals are often..."
"Clinical teams need to understand how dried soils lead to biofilm, corrosion and instrument damage. Another puzzle..."
"The time to start endoscopy pretreatment is immediately after patient procedure. Scheduling and..."
"In the case of disinfectants, the minimum contact time is determined by lab testing and must be followed..."
"While some enzymatic products may need a minimum temperature to activate, most detergents..."
"How do you verify that you have the correct chemical in your soak sink, sonic or cart washer? This..."
"Some detergents may be presented to Sterile Processing as effective to kill pathogens and make items safe for..."
"Detergents may physically remove pathogens within bioburden but this is not a chemical disinfection action..."
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"...detergents cannot claim to kill germs unless EPA registered and disinfectants are not tested for cleaning action by..."
"Adoption of fast cycles will depend on consistent passing results for washer test coupons and intermittent..."
"Shelf life for most chemicals may be affected by storage conditions or if containers are left open so check and..."
"Many factors must be considered when investigating stain and residue issues. Ideally to ensure..."
"The decision to use disinfectant sprays at point of use to treat instrumentation may be driven by outside agencies..."
"The hidden factor that departments should consider when debating the choice between enzymatic and..."
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Do you have more enzymatic questions?
You can reach Peggy at: pspitzer@certol.com