1. Disinfectants
Are inactivated by organic matter
Must have contact time
Read the Label
Use correct dilutions
Do NOT mix disinfectants
Common Types
Bleach
Most bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores
Not protozoa
Contact time 5-30 minutes
Corrosive and irritating to eyes and lungs
Mix ½ cup to 1 gallon water ( ineffective at high concentrations )
Isopropyl Alcohol
Most bacteria, fungi, and viruses
Not most spores
Contact time 5-10 minutes
Skin antiseptic
Betadine-Iodine
Bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses in vitro
Contact around one minute
Pre-surgical
Hand cleaning and skin de-germing
Some possibility of skin irritation
Chlorhexidine
Surgical scrub
Not spores, some bacteria and viruses
Contact time 10 minutes
Peroxygen compounds
Quanternary Ammonium compounds- Roccal D
Wide range of bacteria, viruses and fungi
Not spores
Contact time 10 minutes
Phenyls-Lysol, Pinesol
Wide range
Irritating
Poisonous to Humans and Cats