In response to the growing emergence of new pathogens, alarming increases in the spread of infectious diseases, and in recognition of the vital role that premium disinfectants can play in containing and protecting the public from such hazards, the CDC published "The Properties of an Ideal Disinfectant," the summation of an exhaustive study that identifies the 13 Key Criteria that Constitute An Ideal Disinfectant. And PermaSafe CLEAN, STEP 1 Checks all the Boxes!
MOST DISINFECTANTS ARE FAR FROM IDEAL
BUT PERMASAFE CLEAN CHECKS ALL THE BOXES ... AND THEN SOME!
U.S CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)
PROPERTIES OF AN IDEAL DISINFECTANT
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BROAD SPECTRUM: Should kill wide range of pathogens |
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FAST ACTING: Should quickly eliminate microorganisms |
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NON-TOXIC: Should not be harmful to installers or others |
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EASY TO USE: Should have easy to follow use directions |
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FRIENDLY TO ENVIRONMENT: Should not harm environment |
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ECONOMICAL: Should not be unreasonably high in cost |
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SURFACE COMPATIBLE: Should not damage surfaces |
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WATER SOLUBLE: Should be water-based, water-soluble |
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ODORLESS: Should have a pleasant scent or no scent |
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UNAFFECTED BY ENVIRONMENT: Effective in organic matter |
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HIGHLY STABLE: Should be stable in all use conditions |
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POWERFUL CLEANER: Should be a powerful cleaner |
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PROVIDES RESIDUAL EFFECT ON TREATED SURFACES: Should provide post-application antimicrobial surface protection |
The following chart is provided to help you quickly spot the properties of an ideal disinfectant. If an antimicrobial's product label lacks any of the "Properties You Do Want to See" or lists any of the "Properties You Don't Want to See," it's probably NOT the best choice for your use.
PROPERTIES YOU WANT ... AND THOSE YOU DON'T
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PROPERTIES YOU
DO WANT TO SEE
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PROPERTIES YOU
DON'T WANT TO SEE |
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Broad Spectrum, Tuberculocidal Disinfectant |
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Won't Stain Surfaces that Water Won't Stain |
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Kills 99.999% of Bacteria in Under 60 Seconds |
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Any Listed Hazards to Humans or Animals |
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Sanitizes Soft, Hard & Food Contact Surfaces |
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Personal Protection Equipment Required |
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Cleans & Disinfects or Sanitizes in One Step |
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Any Surface/Site Compatibility Warnings |
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NSF Registered, No Rinse or Wipe Necessary |
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Any Limitations to Application by Fogging |
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Approved for Disinfection by Fogging |
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Any Soft Surface Sanitization Limitations |
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Approved for Touchscreens & Electronic Devices |
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Any Rinsing Required after Disinfection |
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Biodegradable, Non-Corrosive, Non-Abrasive |
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Not Food Surface Safe or Only if Rinsed |
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Won't Stain Surfaces that Water Won't Stain |
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Complex Prep or Storage Requirements |
PERMASAFE CLEAN CHECKS ALL THE RIGHT BOXES & NONE OF THE WRONG!!
Once again, PermaSafe CLEAN, STEP 1, our 1-STEP, Multi-Purpose, Multi-Surface, 7-in-1 Germicidal Cleaner and Odor Eliminating, Mold, Mildew & Fungi Killing, Allergen Removing, 60-Second Surface Sanitizing, Broad-Spectrum, Tuberculocidal, Hospital Disinfectant does what other disinfectants can't.
