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process reduced surface contamination in the OR by 81% when compared to manual cleaning alone.
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Don't forget the importance of bleach. It can
be tough on surfaces, but if you're
dealing with an
increased incidence of
C. diff, which CDC
has designated as the
No. 1 HAI in the
United States, experts
say bleach is your best
weapon. The same is
true with norovirus,
which is also very difficult to kill in the
environment.
Otherwise, though,
there's no need to use
bleach on a routine
basis.
One additional note
about bleach:
Manufacturers stress
the importance of
removing residue, so it
doesn't build up on
surfaces. And it turns
out that might be more
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