ArticleAntimicrobial resistance and infection control2018
Surface area wiped, product type, and target strain impact bactericidal efficacy of ready-to-use disinfectant Towelettes.
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9 citing papers in PubMed.
- Molecular mechanisms of disinfectant resistance inJAC-antimicrobial resistance · 2026Article
- Removal and inactivation of human coronavirus surrogates from hard and soft surfaces using disinfectant wipes.Applied and environmental microbiology · 2025Article
- Contact time has limited impact on the efficacy of disinfectant towelettes when tested under conditions reflective of realistic use.Antimicrobial resistance and infection control · 2023Article
- Contact time and disinfectant formulation significantly impact the efficacies of disinfectant towelettes against Candida auris on hard, non-porous surfaces.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Hydrogen peroxide, sodium dichloro-s-triazinetriones and quaternary alcohols significantly inactivate the dry-surface biofilms ofMicrobiology (Reading, England) · 2022Article
- Does size matter? The impact of a small but targeted cleaning training intervention within a paediatric ward.Infection prevention in practice · 2020Article
- Disinfectant wipes transfer Clostridioides difficile spores from contaminated surfaces to uncontaminated surfaces during the disinfection process.Antimicrobial resistance and infection control · 2020Article
- Cross-contamination by disinfectant towelettes varies by product chemistry and strain.Antimicrobial resistance and infection control · 2020Article
- Efficacy of disinfectant-impregnated wipes used for surface disinfection in hospitals: a review.Antimicrobial resistance and infection control · 2019Review
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Abstract
Background: Disinfectant products are often used on environmental surfaces (e.g. countertops, patient beds) and patient care equipment in healthcare facilities to help prevent the transmission of healthcare-associated infections. Ready-to-use (RTU) disinfectants in the form of pre-wetted towelettes are increasingly popular among healthcare facilities. Currently, the EPA does not require disinfectant manufacturers to include a recommended maximum surface area per towelette on their product labels. The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of disinfectant towelette products on a hard non-porous surface across different coverage areas using a quantitative EPA method. We hypothesized that there would be significant differences in the efficacy of disinfectant towelette products, and that the greater surface area(s) wiped would result in reduced bactericidal efficacy. Methods: This study tested ten disinfectant towelette products against Results: We found that disinfectant product, area of surface wiped, and strain impacted the bactericidal efficacy achieved. Disinfectant product type and area of surface wiped significantly impacted the percent of liquid released per ft Conclusion: Overall, bactericidal efficacy varied by towelette product, surface area wiped, and strain. This study also found that wiping larger surface areas may lead to decreased bactericidal efficacy. Further research is needed to test its implication.
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