Products for Use Against C. difficile
Cleaning & Disinfecting
It is important to clean surfaces potentially contaminated with C. diff before disinfecting. The CDC recommends use of a disinfectant that is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is effective against C. difficile (see EPA List K).12 It is important to follow the directions for use, including applying the product for the correct contact time. Specifically, the CDC recommends:
- Disinfect occupied isolation rooms and restrooms twice daily with a C. difficile sporicidal disinfectant such as bleach, with special attention to high-touch surfaces.
- For terminal cleaning, use a C. difficile sporicidal disinfectant after CDI patient transfer or discharge. Consider use an adjunct disinfecting technology upon completion of manual cleaning and disinfection.
- Disinfect areas potentially contaminated during transient visits by patients with suspected or confirmed CDI, including waiting rooms.
- Medical equipment should be disinfected after each patient.
Clorox Healthcare Product Recommendations
The following Clorox Healthcare® cleaner disinfectants can be used to effectively manage C. difficile on environmental surfaces and equipment in healthcare settings:
Cleaning & Disinfecting
It is important to clean surfaces potentially contaminated with C. diff before disinfecting. The CDC recommends use of a disinfectant that is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is effective against C. difficile (see EPA List K).12 It is important to follow the directions for use, including applying the product for the correct contact time. Specifically, the CDC recommends:
- Disinfect occupied isolation rooms and restrooms twice daily with a C. difficile sporicidal disinfectant such as bleach, with special attention to high-touch surfaces.
- For terminal cleaning, use a C. difficile sporicidal disinfectant after CDI patient transfer or discharge. Consider use an adjunct disinfecting technology upon completion of manual cleaning and disinfection.
- Disinfect areas potentially contaminated during transient visits by patients with suspected or confirmed CDI, including waiting rooms.
- Medical equipment should be disinfected after each patient.
Clorox Healthcare Product Recommendations
The following Clorox Healthcare® cleaner disinfectants can be used to effectively manage C. difficile on environmental surfaces and equipment in healthcare settings:
| Germicidal Wipes EPA Reg. No. 67619-12 5″ x 6″ Clinical Wipes, 6/150 ct., Item No. 30577 6.75″ x 9″ Multi-purpose Wipes, 6/70 ct., Item No. 35309 6.75″ x 9″ Multi-purpose Wipes, 6/100 ct., Item No. 32621 12″ x 12″ Terminal Wipes, 2/110 ct., Item No. 30358 12″ x 12″ Terminal Wipes Refill, 2/110 ct., Item No. 30359 |
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| Germicidal Cleaners EPA Reg. No. 56392-7 6/32 fl. oz. Spray, Item No. 68970 6/32 fl. oz. Pull-Top, Item No. 68832 4/128 fl. oz. Refill, Item No. 68978 |
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| Fuzion® EPA Reg. No. 67619-30 9/32 fl. oz. Spray, Item No. 31478 |
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| Clorox Healthcare® Spore Defense® Cleaner Disinfectant EPA Reg. No. 67619-40 4/128 fl. oz., Item No. 32122 4/128 fl. oz., Item No. 32409 |
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| Hospital Cleaner Disinfectant Towels with Bleach EPA Reg. No. 56392-8 6.75″ x 9″ Multi-purpose Wipes, 6/70 ct., Item No. 35309 |
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