C diff spores wipes how to use them??
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C diff spores wipes how to use them??
I bought some of those wipes everyone has been talking about that kill C diff spores. Now once I wipe everything down do I need to go back and wipe it off with a wet rag? Or can i just wipe with the wipes and leave it as that. It's okay to touch surfaces once it dries?? Just making sure lol
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Re: C diff spores wipes how to use them??
They have bleach, so wear gloves when you use them. As far as I know, you have to leave it wet or unwiped for at least 15 minutes. Then, yes, I would take a rag and wipe it off. You don't want to discolor anything or bleach clothes, etc. if you come in contact and it gets wet again.
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Re: C diff spores wipes how to use them??
I did wear gloves :) so if i wipe down everything with the bleach wipes then I literally have to go back and re-wipe with a wash cloth?? That seems like so much.. I was hoping I just had to wipe down with the wipes and leave it at that.. hmmmm
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Re: C diff spores wipes how to use them??
And I thought it says it kills c diff spores in 3 minutes so why do I have to wait 15 minutes??
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Re: C diff spores wipes how to use them??
The container does say that it kills C. Diff spores in 3 minutes, yes. When I use the wipes, it's just on solid surfaces such as in the bathroom, my keyboard, mouse, phone, etc.
I've always just left it to sit and dry, myself, without going back to wipe it off. I've never had an issue.
I've always just left it to sit and dry, myself, without going back to wipe it off. I've never had an issue.
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Re: C diff spores wipes how to use them??
Thank you kuro! I just use it to wipe bathroom down, doorknobs, light switchs, fridge door, etc! I do have kids in my home so is it safe they touch the door knobs even after it dries?? Not sure if you would know this. Thought I'd ask..
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Re: C diff spores wipes how to use them??
I don't know the answer for a fact, so I wouldn't want to imply that with kids involved. :) There's probably a number you could call, maybe?
That said, I personally doubt it would be harmful once it dries thoroughly, which doesn't seem to take too long. I touch the bleached surfaces once they dry and have no issues at all.
That said, I personally doubt it would be harmful once it dries thoroughly, which doesn't seem to take too long. I touch the bleached surfaces once they dry and have no issues at all.
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Re: C diff spores wipes how to use them??
If it says 3 minutes then go by that. I know when you mix your own solution with bleach and water it is 15 minutes, but these are probably more concentrated. If the surfaces,are not ones that come in contact with clothes, then I guess no need to wipe off. I wouldn't want to sit down on the edge of my tub, for example, and bleach my clothes. That is why I wipe down those types of surfaces.
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Re: C diff spores wipes how to use them??
wiping down a second time can reapply spores and spread them around.
the cloth you rinse with will NOT be sterile.
Killing time
Read the label.
If it says kills c.diff in 3 mins it probably refers to vegative c.diff.
if it mentions c.diff spores 3 mins should be accurate.
Home mixed bleach is probably far more effective and thorough.
I have never seen a surface that is still wet 3 mins after being wiped down with any sort of commercial wipe.
the cloth you rinse with will NOT be sterile.
Killing time
Read the label.
If it says kills c.diff in 3 mins it probably refers to vegative c.diff.
if it mentions c.diff spores 3 mins should be accurate.
Home mixed bleach is probably far more effective and thorough.
I have never seen a surface that is still wet 3 mins after being wiped down with any sort of commercial wipe.
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Re: C diff spores wipes how to use them??
Just FYI, it specifically says C. difficile spores, so 3 minutes is accurate.
As to the thoroughness, well, all I can say is that it makes cleaning manageable with my physical disability and I will have to hope for the best.
As to the thoroughness, well, all I can say is that it makes cleaning manageable with my physical disability and I will have to hope for the best.
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Re: C diff spores wipes how to use them??
Its a matter of choice and economics
Under laboratory conditions the wipes tested effective and the manufacturer spent a lot of money getting the right to say they are sporicidal.
they recoup that expense by charging a higher price for the product.
Many cheaper products contain exactly the same ingredient but have not been tested so are only called cleaning wipes.
Surfaces that can withstand being sprayed or wiped with wet bleach (diluted to the recommended strength) and left wet will always be biologically cleaner than a surface that is wiped with a proprietary product.
Under laboratory conditions the wipes tested effective and the manufacturer spent a lot of money getting the right to say they are sporicidal.
they recoup that expense by charging a higher price for the product.
Many cheaper products contain exactly the same ingredient but have not been tested so are only called cleaning wipes.
Surfaces that can withstand being sprayed or wiped with wet bleach (diluted to the recommended strength) and left wet will always be biologically cleaner than a surface that is wiped with a proprietary product.
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Re: C diff spores wipes how to use them??
If you use the bleach wipe on a surface that you sit on, for example, yes it dries. But, if it gets wet then it can still bleach your clothes. This happened to me.
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