Mistakes You’re Making With Antibacterial Wipes

Sources Medically Reviewed on 06/25/2020 Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD on June 25, 2020
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SOURCES:
Erica Hartmann, PhD, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University.
The Journal of Hospital Infection: “Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and their inactivation with biocidal agents.”
CDC: “(Coronavirus Disease 2019) Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home: Everyday Steps and Extra Steps When Someone is Sick,” “Detailed Disinfection Guidance,” “Cleaning and Disinfection for Households: Interim Recommendations for U.S. Households with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19),” “Supplemental Guidance for Child Care,” “Food Safety: Fruit and Vegetable Safety.”
EPA: “6 Steps for Safe & Effective Disinfectant Use,” “List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19),” “Guidance For Cleaning and Disinfecting: Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes,” “Selecting and Serving Produce Safely,” “Is it okay to flush disinfecting wipes?”
FDA: “Q&A for Consumers: Hand Sanitizers and COVID-19.”
Mount Sinai: “Quaternary Ammonium Compounds in Cleaning Products: Health & Safety Information for Cleaners and Supervisors.”
National Capital Poison Center: “Are Cleaning Wipes Safe?”
Cleveland Clinic: “How Long Will Coronavirus Survive on Surfaces?”
Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control: “Surface area wiped, product type, and target strain impact bactericidal efficacy of ready-to-use disinfectant Towelettes.”
California Water Boards: “The Public Advised to NOT Flush Disinfecting Wipes, Paper Towels down Toilet -- Throw Them Away Instead.”
The Humane Society of the United States: “How to keep your pets safe around cleaning products.”
Mayo Clinic: “What are superbugs and how can I protect myself from infection?”
Michigan State University: “Expiring Products -- Disinfectants & Medications.”
Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD on June 25, 2020
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