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"An important factor to consider concerning environmental surface asepsis is the length of time surfaces remain wet after application of a disinfectant. In this study 7 disinfectant wipes were evaluated for their ability to maintain wetness when using a designated contact time. AHP was the only product that was able to remain wet long enough to reach the contact time"

This study assessed the efficacy of a new Activated Hydrogen Peroxide Wipe and showed the product to be effective.A new activated hydrogen peroxide wipe disinfectant was used to disinfect 10 high-touch surfaces in 72 patient rooms. After cleaning, 99% of surfaces yielded less than 2.5 colony-forming units/cm(2), 75% yielded no growth, and 70% yielded adenosine triphosphate counts of less than 250 relative light units. The new disinfectant was highly effective.

This article reviews the 5 key criteria that should be used when evaluating disinfectant products today.

Much less is known still about microorganisms’ reduced sensitivity to germicides such as surface disinfectants. There have been some studies indicating that imprudent use of chemicals can encourage the beginning stages of resistance, but experts have not reached consensus on this issue. However, daily environmental surface disinfection can reduce the amount of antibiotic resistant pathogens in the healthcare environment and help prevent their spread.

A study published in the Journal of Hospital Infection showed that AHP pre-saturated disinfecting wipes are able to produce a 7.0 log reduction of the test bacteria on the tested surface with a 10 second contact time. Additionally, AHP the only disinfectant wipe that prevented the spread of bacteria to other surfaces.

While mechanical cleaning with a GCP may physically remove harmful pathogens from a surface, effective control against the spread of infection truly requires the use of EPA or DIN registered disinfectants

In the midst of Operation Desert Storm in Iraq, hundreds of American soldiers became violently ill with what was first thought to be a biological warfare agent. It wasn’t. It was the same bug that takes a regular run at hospitals, nursing homes, schools, hotels and cruise ships – anywhere that people gather. It is the same bug that sidelines trains, airplanes and busses for decontamination. It’s a very tiny little microbe, but it leaves a long and disgusting legacy of vomit and diarrhea . . . and it is particularly active this year

Controlling infectious diseases is everyone’s business. And in the health care sector, where it is not uncommon for housekeeping staff in a hospital to also work in a long term care setting — given that many facilities use part-timers — and where long term care residents may from time to time require surgery at a hospital, housekeeping staff do play an important role in the infection control battle. But to be effective, they need to have some basic training — which is the key to overcoming the fear factor .

Biofilms are nothing new to our world. As described in the Jeopardy question, they can be evident in any environment that has a flow of water and a surface to which to stick. In fact, since 1684 scientists have been striving to determine how to manage biofilms. More than three centuries ago, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek studied dental plaque (which he referred to as scurf), and made the following conclusions: “From whence I conclude, that the vinegar with which I washed my teeth, killed only those animals which were on the outside of the scurf, but did not pass thro the whole substance of it.”

Many people, certainly the international media, are looking at what is now primarily a viral infection of birds, and predicting a doomsday scenario sufficient in scope to remove almost half of humanity from the face of the earth. In the worst case hypothesis, our hospitals will quickly swell beyond a rapidly diminishing capacity, workplaces will be abandoned grinding commerce to a halt, any large public gathering will be disbursed by public order, transit systems will shut down, face masks will be haute couture, and instead of shaking hands in casual greeting we will bump elbows. The good news is that this doomsday scenario is about as likely as the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series. The bad news is we need to get busy working on a plan for “the just-in-case.”

From time to time, I have been invited to contribute to Sanitation Canada as a guest writer on topical issues important to the industry all of us serve. It is always my intent to give an unbiased and balanced view of an issue. Infection Control is my target audience and this group demands certain standards when receiving information. They insist on facts, references, high ethics and creditability as they have an enormous task to ensure the safety of a facility when choosing products.

An emerging technology designed for cleaning and disinfection is making the job of healthcare environmental services more efficient, safer, and more responsible. Accelerated hydrogen peroxide (AHP™) technology allows for all-in-one capability to achieve excellent cleaning efficiencies without having to change products for different cleaning tasks or surface types. Not only does AHP™ technology allow for fewer SKUs, the product has been proven to be safer and has a reduced environmental load.

It might not be too dramatic to state that bacteria, viruses, fungi, and specs represent a unique, insidious, and dangerous class of contaminants: unique in that under the right conditions the contamionant population can multiply over; insidious in that these organisms can penetrate into small openings and crevices that can persist for long periods of time; and dangerous in that they can affect human health, so these contaminants must be destroyed and/or removed to achieve the desired cleanliness and aspetic condition. That's the role of disnfectants

An article published in 1998 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that in 1995, 88,000 deaths — one death every six minutes — could be attributed to hospital-acquired infections. Today, news of cross-contamination and out-breaks is everywhere. Furthermore, there is a daily list of toxic chemicals that should be avoided, such as bisphenol A in plastic bottles or the linings inside of tin cans or butyl cellosolve, a solvent commonly used in commercial and industrial cleaning and disinfecting products.

Surfactants constitute the most important group of detergent components. They are wetting agents that lower the surface tension of a liquid, allowing easier spreading, and lower the interfacial tension between two liquids. The word surfactant derives from the contraction of the terms surface-active-agents and covers a group of molecules which are able to modify the interfacial properties of the liquids (aqueous or non-aqueous) in which they are present one.

From Volume 99, Issue 4 - April 2009

With the emergence of antibiotic-resistant organisms such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE), etc. and more virulent strains of well-known pathogens such as Clostridium difficile, the utilization of appropriate disinfectant products has become exceedingly important. However, there is much more to consider than simply if the product carries effectiveness against a particular organism. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s “Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities” (2008) has identified several of the key criteria that should be carefully measured when evaluating a disinfectant product or chemistry.

AHP® helps hospitals reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), an expensive, dangerous problem that becomes more serious each year. Today’s disinfecting technologies actually contribute to this problem by allowing hospitals to think they’re cleaner than they are. Another concern with many of the disinfectants used today are the threat they pose to human health such as association of quaternary ammonium compounds (QUATs) or chlorine releasing compounds such as bleach with increased rates of occupational asthma. The Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide® (AHP®) technology has been designed to combat the current shortcomings of other disinfectant technologies. AHP® is a synergistic blend of low levels of hydrogen peroxide, surfactants and other inerts that when combined together provide the perfect balance between safety and efficacy. With only one application needed for efficient pathogen kill and compliance with federal regulations the patented technology uses the power of oxidation to clean and disinfect surfaces as it dries slowly to ensure disinfection has occurred. Lastly, AHP® is a non-hazardous cleaner and disinfectant that is gentle on people, equipment and the environment. AHP® has been proven to be non-toxic and non-irritating to the skin and eyes and does not require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at the in-use dilutions. Furthermore, AHP® does not produce any noxious fumes and is fragrance free and the active ingredient in AHP® is hydrogen peroxide which breaks down into oxygen and water and leaves no active residues behind ensuring it will not negatively impact indoor air quality or the environment.

American Journal of Infection Control 42 (2014) S29-S166

It is a common belief that these products are somewhat toxic to the user due to their toxicity against microorganisms. The objective of this study was to propose that this notion is not necessarily true, and showcase new technologies that are able to achieve disinfection without harm to the user or the environment.

CJIC Vol 22 No 1, pg 49.

The objective of this study was to introduce a new handwash antimicrobial solution based on accelerated hydrogen peroxide (AHP) technology as an alternative to alcohol, PCMX, chlorohexidine and Triclosan.

The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of two post milking teat disinfectants using both bacteriology and somatic cell counts, secondly to compare the impact of the two products on teat skin condition and lastly, to assess the utility of different approaches to defining IMI and assessing efficacy.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate if there is any interaction between the wipe substrate disinfectant chemistry for saturation load and drying contact time. Link

CJIC Vol 21 No 1, pg 33.

This article summarizes the efficacy and safety of the EPA registered Intermediate Level disinfectant that is sold as Oxivir Tb in North America by Johnson Diversey.

Poster Presentation, SIM Annual Meeting & Exhibition July 2007, Denver, CO.

The study investigated accelerated hydrogen peroxide’s ability to remove and inactivate accumulated biocontaminants from carpet fibers.

CJIC Vol 23 No 1, pg 49.

Twenty-first Annual Swine Disease Conference for Swine Practitioners, November 2013.

This study compared the efficacy of Accel disinfectant and Synergize disinfectant against PRRSV and TGEV in model livestock trailers under conditions similar to those experienced in commercial pork production.

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There are a selection of biofilm growth methods for in-lab testing of antimicrobials against biofilms, where the CDC and MBEC methods are the two most commonly used methods. The current study has looked into determining if merging of the two prominent techniques can provide a more desirable protocol for biofilm growth and testing. Additionally, two antimicrobial agents have been used to assess the strength of the grown biofilms; a standard sodium hypochlorite (SHC) solution as a known biofilm killing agent, and diluted Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide® (AHP®) concentrate formula as a novel agent against biofilms.

Proper pairing between wipe substrates and disinfectants is crucial to maximize surface decontamination. Various factors, such as the substrate material, manufacturing process and disinfectant chemistry can impact the ability of a disinfectant to work on a surface; an incompatible pairing often has a major negative impact on surface decontamination.

This study evaluated the efficacy of AHP in post milking teat disinfection against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus agalactiae. Teat skin and teat end health were also examined.

The study was designed to dispel the long-held notion that pH levels were directly related to skin irritancy through a scientific examination of the effects of pH on skin of five formulations.

This purpose of this study was to examine the effects of ph on skin from microbicidal and cosmetic formulation.

Chemical germicides are important in infection control. However, there are mounting concerns on the human and environmental safety of many germicidal products in use today. Whereas it may be difficult to find formulations which are effective while being totally safe, this paper describes the broad- spectrum germicidal activity of Virox, a product based on accelerated and stabilized hydrogen peroxide; it contains ingredients which are considered safe for humans and benign to the environment. View Article.

This article summarizes the Health and Safety and Environmental Responsibility benefits of the Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide.

Although such surfaces are routinely disinfected, the testing and label claims of many common disinfectants do not reflect the realities of field use. A study was conducted to determine the influence of several crucial factors on the action of disinfectants in general, and to assess the killing efficiency of selected chemistries related to their drying times and label-specified contact times using a quantitative carrier test.

The study reviews UDM from a statistical perspective, identifying significant gaps in the reproducibility of the test data as predicted by statistical analysis and those presented to the EPA for product registration. UDM’s poor reproducibility, along with its qualitative nature, requires the concentration of the active ingredient to be high enough to ensure all or most carriers to be free of any viable organisms. This is not in accord with the current trends towards sustainability, human safety, and environmental protection.

This study was designed to test in vitro efficacy of 2 improved hydrogen peroxide (HP) products against 3 standard HP products and 1 quaternary ammonium compound. Improved HP is significantly superior to standard HP at the same concentration and can be used for disinfection of environmental surfaces or noncritical patient care items.

This study tested a number of leading ATP meters to detect if they would be adversely affected by factors such as soils and cleaner-disinfectant chemistry

Routine detection of PEDv is currently limited to RT-PCR bust this test cannot distinguish between viable and inactivated virus. We evaluated the capability of disinfectants, including AHP to inactivate PEDv and sufficiently damage viral RNA beyond RT-PCR detection.

AHP disinfecting wipes were studied to test their ability to decontaminate surfaces and to transfer acquired contamination to clean surfaces. AHP was the only product that was able to prevent the transfer of bacteria to another surface.

This study determined that antifreeze agents can be added to AHP based disinfectants to ensure the disinfectant remains in liquid form at -20°C, without compromising the efficacy of AHP® against AIV.

In this study AHP was tested for efficacy against two norovirus surrogates, Feline Calicivirus and Murine Norovirus. AHP was found to be effective against FCV but less effective against MNV.

This study looked at various strategies for reprocessing ETs, including using AHP. AHP was found to be an effective approach when sterilization is not feasible.

The pH is relevant, because it shows us if the solution is acidic, neutral or alkaline but a pH value alone is not the sole indicator in determining the strength of different types of acids

Dr. Guan et al. Antifreeze agents can be added to Accel® to ensure the disinfectant remains in liquid form at -20°C, without compromising the efficacy of AHP® against AIV.

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of disinfectants on RT-PCR results for PEDv and explore the practical solutions to produce RT-PCR engative trailers after they have been contaminated with PEDv. AHP was included in the study and was one of the only chemestries to produce negative RT-PCR results

The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of 2 disinfectant solutions: 4.25% AHP at 1:16 dilution and peroxymonosulfate solution as a high-volume directed mist application

Drs. Crawford and Weese looked at various strategies for reprocessing ETs, including using AHP.

The objective of this study was to determine the antifungal efficacy of six kennel disinfectants against a robust challenge of naturally infective material

Intervention Wipes are the deliberately different choice to legacy chemicals that can be harsh on users, animals and the environment. Our SDS documentation are an important resource for workplaces and workers to help learn more about the product. Use this information to identify the hazards of the products you use and to protect yourself from those hazards, including safe handling and emergency measures.

Intervention Ready to Use (RTU) disinfectants are the deliberately different choice to legacy chemicals that can be harsh on users, animals and the environment. Our SDS documentation are an important resource for workplaces and workers to help learn more about the product. Use this information to identify the hazards of the products you use and to protect yourself from those hazards, including safe handling and emergency measures.