1.5.20 Infection, Prevention & Control
News
Cleaning products – alternatives for when your normal product is not available
COVID-19 can be spread by fomites – environmental objects that become contaminated with the virus which can survive on surfaces for about 72 hours. Cleaning is an essential part of keeping your staff and residents safe. When you can’t get hold of your normal product, here are some suggested alternatives that are safe and effective:
- Where detergent wipes are not available you can use the green (quaternary ammonium compound) versions of either the PDI, Clinell or Medipal wipes
- Where no wipes are available you can safely use warm, soapy water for non-electrical cleaning with paper towels or cloths, changing your cloth regularly
- Where Sanichlor, Actichlor or Actichlor plus is not available any chlorine product can be used at 1000 PPM i.e. Milton
- Milton 2 tablets in 1 litre of water = 1000ppm of available chlorine
- Milton Sterilising Fluid 2% 45mls of Milton fluid in 1 litre of water = 1000ppm of available chlorine
