Virus Control Manual

®PROCEDURAL & TRAINING GUIDEVIRUSCONTROLMANUALYOUR CHOICE OF SIX EPA REGISTEREDDISINFECTANTSBecause every disinfectant must be registered separately with the EPA and in each state in which it is sold, it is not possible to customizesuch products to meet individual needs. As the next best thing, Airx Laboratories offers probably the greatest variety of disinfectantcleaners on the market today. Your Airx distributor will be pleased to give you complete specifications, or visit our website @www.airxinfo.comRX15: Delivers the highest percentage of cleaning agents and of AIRICIDE® Odor Counteractant when mixed at its use dilution.RX44 HDQ: This product is unique in that it is the first formula registered by the EPA to kill Hepatitis B and C and MRSA.RX44 ACE: Neutral pH disinfectant cleaner. Kills Avian Flu, CA MRSA, E-Coli and many other pathogenic organisms. Our most advanced concentrate.RX75: This ready-to-use spray is such a superior cleaner that it penetrates the shell protecting the T.B. bacilli and kills that dreaded bacteria,also kills Parvovirus, Norovirus, MRSA and the Flu.Rx75 Wipes: Effective against Staph, Salmonella, Pseudomonas, MRSA, HIV-1, Norovirus (Norwalk virus).RX78+: Neutral in pH when mixed for use so as not to dull “wet look” floors or other high gloss surfaces.RX109A: Very economical to use. Only one half ounce per gallon of water is all that is needed for hospital cleaning and disinfecting.AIRX LABORATORIES, FOLCROFT, PA 19032-0037 • PHONE (800) 444-8900 • FAX (610) 534-8912USING AN INSTANT FOAMING HAND SANITIZER PROCEDURE HELPFUL HINTSApply a small amount of RX200 No Alcohol Hand Sanitizer to palm.Briskly rub, covering hands with RX200 No Alcohol Hand Sanitizer until dry.¦ Because RX200 does not contain high levels ofalcohol it will not dry out your hands withrepeated use.¦ Sanitize with foam so you use half as much asthe gel sanitizers.Use often toprevent crosscontamination.AND USE IT PROPERLYUSING A DISINFECTANT CLEANER WITH A MOP & BUCKETUnfortunately no single disinfectant cleaner can be counted on to meet every need. Different products are registered by the EPA to killdifferent microorganisms. One should also consider the amount and type of soil to be removed. The chart below will help you make theproper selection and your AIRX distributor will be pleased to give you more details.CHOOSE THE RIGHT DISINFECTANT FOR THE JOB... Although disinfectant cleaners must pass rigorous laboratory tests and be registered by the EPA before they may be legally sold,their effectiveness in actual use depends also upon their proper use. Follow the simple step-by-step directions in this bulletin andachieve the best results attainable.Product Type GermicideClassification &Unique KillpH asDilutedCleaningAbilityDilution RatesRatio Per Gal. Per Qt.RX 15 dual quat general use 9.8 ± 0.5 superior 1:32 4 oz. 1 oz.RX 44 ACE dual quat hospital use 7.0 ± 0.5 excellent 1:64 2 oz. 1/2 oz.RX 44 HDQ dual quat hospital use/Hepatitis B&C& MRSA 10.8 ± 0.5 excellent 1:64 2 oz. 1/2 oz.RX 75 dual quat hospital use/TB, MRSA,Parvo & Norovirus (Norwalk Virus) 12.5 ± 0.5 superior ready to useRX 78+ dual quat hospital use 7.0 ± 0.5 good 1:28 1 oz. 1 tbsp.RX 109A dual quat hospital use 9.8 ± 0.5 good 1:256 1/2 oz. 1 tsp.PROCEDURE HELPFUL HINTSUse only clean tools.Measure both product and water for accuratedilution. (See chart above for dilution rates.)Apply solution liberally enough to cover surfacecompletely and to remain damp for severalminutes.If surface is heavily soiled consider first applicationas a cleaning step. Then re-do to disinfect.¦ Separately dedicated looped - end cottonmops that can be laundered should be used.A clean wringer and a bucket lined with aplastic bag are recommended.¦ Use too little and you may not kill the organisms. Use too much and you will be wasting expensive product.¦ EPA qualification tests usually call for a 10 minute dwell time. Check labels for specific requirements.¦ Rinse mop thoroughly between applications.After the cleaning step, mix a fresh solution todisinfect.Change solution in bucket as it becomes dirty. Inhospitals change solution at least after cleaningevery third room.Rinsing floors after cleaning is not absolutelynecessary, but is recommended.Mops used in areas of potential cross infectionshould be laundered and heat dried.¦ Airx Total Dilution Control ( TDC ) system makes frequent changes fast and easy.¦ Rinsing is good practice to completely removeloosened soil.¦ Where mops are not laundered, rinse well infresh disinfectant solution, wring and hang todry.Proper dilution is very important.Changedisinfectantsolutionfrequently.CHECK LIST? Place WET FLOOR signs around work areas.? Keep all equipment and supplies within the blocked area.? Read directions and MSDS for each chemical product before use.? Be sure equipment is clean before use.? Stop anyone inclined to walk on a wet floor.? If working with hands in solution, wear rubber gloves.? Do not get product in eyes. If you do, rinse thoroughly. If irritation persists see a doctor.? Rinse and wipe down equipment before storing. It’s easier to do before any residue dries.USING A DISINFECTANT CLEANER WITH A SPRAY BOTTLE OR PREMOISTENED WIPESPROCEDURE HELPFUL HINTSDedicate and label separate spray bottles andtrigger sprayers for disinfectant cleaner.Dilute only enough product for a day’s use,otherwise use a ready-to-use product proven notto degrade with age.Adjust trigger sprayer between a mist and a jet todeliver a wet spray over a wide area.Spray to wet surface completely and liberallyenough to remain damp for time indicated on label.¦ If bottles and sprayers are not new, clean andrinse thoroughly. Label should include productnames and cautions to supplement MSDS.¦ Effectiveness of RX75 (RTU) after extendedstorage has been approved by EPA.¦ Do not atomize spray so finely that it floats in air.¦ EPA qualification tests usually call for a 10 minute dwell time. Check labels for specific directions.Remove loosened soil with a clean cloth or sponge.If surface is heavily soiled, consider first applicationas a cleaning step. Then re-do to disinfect.Food contact surfaces should be rinsed withpotable water after disinfecting.¦ Rinse or change wiping cloths and spongesfrequently.¦ Continue to rinse or change cloths or spongesas they become dirty.¦ Except on food contact surfaces, rinsing is optional.Wiping cloths used in areas of potential crossinfection should be laundered or properlydisposed of. If using RX75 Wipes, throw away afteruse.¦ Where cloths are not to be laundered or discarded, rinse well in fresh disinfectant solution, wring and hang to dry.Be surespray bottlesare properlymarked.You won’tdisinfectwith a dirtysolution.RX 75 Wipes dual quat hospital use/TB, MRSA,Parvo & Norovirus (Norwalk Virus)12.5 ± 0.5 excellent 180 x 6”x8” Pre-moistened wipes Page 1.pdf Page 2