Posts Tagged ‘Chlorine’
Chlorine vs. Candida auris
You’d expect a powerful oxidising disinfectant like chlorine to be effective against Candida auris. However, a recent US study finds that the efficacy of chlorine against C. auris is very much concentration dependent. Chlorine concentrations of 4,000 ppm or higher (we use 5,200 ppm in our Clinell Clorox wipes) were able to achieve a >3-log reduction on C. auris within a minute,…
Read MoreAn assessment of early onset surface damage from disinfectant exposure in healthcare settings
The prospect of surface damage related to material compatibility is a concern when planning hospital disinfection protocols. Evidence in this sphere is limited, so it’s good to see this study published in ARIC, illustrating the potential for surface damage for some combinations of disinfectants and surface materials. Six different surface materials were included (including plastic, metal, and…
Read MoreChlorine may not be as sporicidal as you think
It is generally accepted that sodium hypochlorite and other chlorine-releasing disinfectants are effective sporicides. Whilst this can sometimes be the case, it depends on the circumstances. A recent laboratory study showed that spores dried onto various model hospital surfaces remained viable and able to transfer to other surfaces following disinfection with a 1000 ppm chlorine-releasing disinfectant, illustrating…
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