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Info: Misuse of disinfectants is the major source of surface deterioration. Spradling International,
Inc.
®
continually evaluates cleaners/disinfectants, and a list of those tested can be found on their
website.
Abrasion test results exceeding ACT Performance Guidelines are not an indicator of product
lifespan. Multiple factors affect fabric durability and appearance retention.
This information is not a guarantee and does not relieve the user from the responsibility of the
proper and safe use of the product and all cleaning agents. The use of certain agents can be
harmful to the surface appearance and lifespan of vinyl. Spradling, its agents, and assignees
assume no responsibility resulting from the use of such cleaning agents to the vinyl.
Check compatibility when using this product in combination with painted or varnished surfaces.
Spradling Group
®
and Spradling International, Inc.
®
are registered trademarks of Spradling
Holdings, Inc.
CDC RECOMMENDATIONS
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING STRATEGIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SURFACES IN PATIENT-
CARE AREAS FOR VINYL UPHOLSTERY, WALL COVERINGS AND FLOORING
• Select EPA-registered disinfectants, if available, and use them in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not use high-level disinfectants / liquid chemical sterilants for disinfection of either
noncritical instruments and devices or any environmental surfaces; such use is counter to label
instructions for these toxic chemicals.
• Follow manufacturers’ instructions for cleaning and maintaining noncritical medical
equipment.
• In the absence of a manufacturer’s cleaning instructions, follow certain procedures:
• Clean noncritical medical equipment surfaces with a detergent / disinfectant.
• Do not use alcohol to disinfect large environmental surfaces.
• Use barrier protective coverings as appropriate for noncritical surfaces that are:
• Touched frequently with gloved hands during the delivery of patient care.
• Likely to become contaminated with blood or body substances.
• Difficult to clean (e.g., computer keyboards).
• Keep housekeeping surfaces (e.g., floors, walls, tabletops) visibly clean on a regular basis and
clean up spills promptly.
• Use a one-step process and an EPA-registered hospital detergent / disinfectant designed for
general housekeeping purposes in patient-care areas where:
• Uncertainty exists as to the nature of the soil on the surfaces (whether it is blood or body
fluid or just normal dust or dirt).
• Uncertainty exists regarding the presence of multi drug resistant organisms on such
surfaces.
• Detergent and water are adequate for cleaning surfaces in nonpatient-care areas (e.g.,
administrative offices). Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces on a more frequent schedule
than minimal-touch housekeeping surfaces. Clean walls, blinds, and window curtains in patient-
care areas when they are visibly dusty or soiled.
• Do not perform disinfectant fogging in patient-care areas.
