Contec Professional FAQs
Get answers to some of our more commonly asked questions. From cleaning and restoration questions to more specialized healthcare cleaning FAQs, find the answers in our knowledge base below.
Field studies in two different hospitals showed that PREMIRA demonstrated up to seventy percent higher bio-burden removal over standard, laundered microfiber when paired with a simple, neutral cleaner. ATP readings, gloss meter readings and visual evidence all showed marked improvement in cleaning power with greater ease of use.
For three decades Contec has been a manufacturer and supplier of tools, textiles and chemistries for critical environments with a Technical Support team headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. Our implementation team has years of experience in cleaning office, scholastic, manufacturing and government environments. Whether it is compliance, training, protocols or process questions that come to mind, Contec can work with you and your distributor to be that resource for all things clean in your school.
PREMIRA products can reduce room turnover times by creating a standardized, simple work process which is highly repeatable, delivering more consistent results that aren’t dependent upon highly variable laundry processes and supply. Our system optimizes the amount of disinfectant or cleaner used in the process enabling uniform liquid delivery for even drying and reduced slip hazards.
No. In most cases PREMIRA will actually reduce your environmental footprint because lightweight PREMIRA pads and wipes are up to 80% lower in weight than current products which are being used and disposed of. Contrast that with re-laundered products, and the comparison is even more compelling because of the elimination of the water, chemical and energy used in a laundering process.
Cleanliness visibly and measurably improves with fresh, new microfiber for each new use. Because they are Disposable, PREMIRA reduces the risk and complexity that accompany managing an extended laundry supply chain. With PREMIRA Single Use products, you eliminate that risk of cross transmission posed by laundered microfiber, cotton, rayon and similar mops that come from laundering processes that do not effectively or consistently clean these products. Environmental surfaces are visibly cleaner with adoption of PREMIRA products.
A positive one on many fronts. We understand that change can be a hard thing to adapt to in any workplace. By simplifying the cleaning process, PREMIRA products enable more reliable compliance with cleaning protocols. Contec tools and textiles are ergonomically superior to existing tools in the industry thereby reducing fatigue and enabling faster cleaning. Supply carts are cleaner, mopping tools are lighter, and the weight of trash being removed is reduced.
Not well at all. The impact of Quat Binding is becoming better known within healthcare, institutional and food production facilities but remains a big problem. Laundered microfiber, cotton, rayon and other similar products may bind active ingredients in your disinfectant, neutralizing the disinfectant and impairing performance, with the result that your disinfectant’s efficacy can fall quickly and unexpectedly below EPA requirements.
PREMIRA single use wipes and pads provide a new pad for each use, eliminating a potential source of cross transmission and allowing your disinfectant to do its job without wasting water and chemical trying to overcome what a laundry often leaves behind. And laundries consume a lot of water, chemical, and time, impacting our environment and your efficiency.
When it comes to training and supervising people, managers know that what’s simple is more apt to get done right. The more steps there are in any process, the more chances there are for the process to fail. That’s especially true when cleaning areas in healthcare facilities with lots of expensive equipment. Proper laundering is a complex process with lots of steps and lots of opportunity for breakdown, delivering inconsistent results.
PREMIRA Microfiber products pose no risk of cross transmission when used as intended because it’s disposable and it provides superior mechanical removal of dirt and microbes from surfaces, allowing your disinfectant to do its job. Use them once with the appropriate disinfectant on a specific area or surface, then dispose of them according to your facility’s protocol. It’s that simple.
Absolutely. PREMIRA single use products save steps, save time, and improve outcomes while enhancing productivity within your existing cleaning protocols. How? By simplifying cleaning and disinfection routines. Reducing your dependence on laundry translates into fewer steps, simpler processes and more time to manage compliance and verify the end result - a cleaner, safer operating room for your patients.
That’s the beauty of Contec’s products when plugged into your facility’s processes. Single use products obsolete the need and complexity for color coding. Color coding was meant to help sort and separate laundry (yeah – like this really happens) and to get the right product back to the right hospital application. But that model has many moving parts, is subject to frequent breakdowns, and that kaleidoscope of colors also hides the fact that the products are often not clean when they return from the laundry. With the PREMIRA system, everything is white. Users can see that their cleaning efforts are making a difference.
Generally, no. And definitely not when you factor in the total costs of laundered microfiber. Energy, water, chemical, labor and time are significant component costs of laundered microfiber too. And when you factor in the cost and risk of inferior cleaning results (re-admissions to hospitals, sick days from school, workplace absences and lower HCAHPS scores), disposable products from PREMIRA just make sense.
PREMIRA products from Contec are a component of “best practices” for turnover and terminally cleaning healthcare environments. These products improve processes with better application, quicker and more effective turnover and terminal cleaning and unimpaired efficacy of disinfectants, positively impacting HCAHP scores and re-admission rates.
No. Microfiber designs can run the gamut. The concept behind microfiber is that the textile grabs contaminants from the surface, providing superior mechanical removal from a variety of different surfaces. However, the process and design of microfiber can vary greatly, impacting your cleaning results.
Contec’s microfiber is designed and manufactured using the same technology that Contec, Inc. uses for pharmaceutical cleanrooms, aerospace, microelectronics, biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Our microfiber is dual textured, increasing its power to remove contaminants. Its soft surface makes it ideal for use on flat screens. And it’s designed and manufactured right here in the United States unlike many competing microfibers which may contain harmful oils that may discolor sensitive plastics.
Molds are classified into 3 groups: microfungi, mushrooms and dry-rot fungi. Mold forms spores which can remain dormant for long periods of time and resist harsh environmental conditions and chemicals. Whenever nutrients and moisture are present in sufficient amounts, spores germinate to form hyphae. Fungal growth continues when still air, adequate moisture and nutrients are available.
Disorders caused or aggravated by indoor exposure to mold are a major public health concern. Mycotoxins formed by mold can result in illness.
Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution is ready to use and should not be diluted. Please follow all label directions.
Exercise good chemical hygiene and protect eyes and skin from exposure. Read label and SDS for more details and for first aid instructions. Do not use or apply this product if someone with a chemical sensitivity is present.
Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution is recommended for disinfecting hard, non-porous surfaces and for deodorizing after floodwater and sewage backflow. Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution provides continuous residual activity against odor causing bacteria for up to 6 months after application.
For cleaning concrete and other porous floors after floodwater and sewage backflow, use Sporicidin Enzyme Mold Stain Cleaner (ENZ) to soften and breakdown filth and organic contamination. Before use, ensure that there is no bleach or other chemical residue in or on the concrete. Dilute and apply Sporicidin Enzyme Mold Stain Cleaner (ENZ) according to the label instructions. Extract with hot water and treat again until floors are clean.
Yes, Sporicidin Disinfectant solution complies with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and is recommended for use in cleaning up blood and bodily fluids. Sporicidin is effective against both enveloped and non-enveloped viruses, bacteria, fungi and Tuberculosis. Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution been tested for and has demonstrated efficacy in the presence of 5% soil.
Sporicidin Enzyme Mold Stain Cleaner (ENZ) is a concentrate that contains lipase, protease and amylase to break down organic contamination. When diluted according to label instructions, ENZ can be used to treat stains and waste in pet areas and carpet. Extract and rinse with water.
It dissolves and cleans blood, body fluids and other debris present before disinfecting the contaminated areas. 1 quart makes 16 gallons of cleaning solution. Apply enough diluted solution to the contaminated area to keep wet. As long as the solution is wet, the enzymes will work to break down proteins, fatty materials and starches. Remove softened contamination and rinse when finished.
Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution can be used when cleaning air ducts, but because the EPA has ruled that air ducts cannot be disinfected, this product is not recommended for air duct applications other than cleaning mold off of hard non-porous surfaces such as registers and vents. Pour a small amount of Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution onto a cleaning cloth or use presaturated Sporicidin Disinfectant Towelettes to wipe away mold and other contamination.
No. Never mix other chemicals or cleaning agents with an EPA-registered product. Doing so violates federal law and if the two chemicals are incompatible, the results may create toxic fumes or other potential health hazards. Always follow label instructions.
It depends... if the surface is not visibly contaminated or if only a few square feet need cleaning, then the disinfectant solution can also be used as the cleaner. However, if there is heavy, visible contamination or if you have a lot of surface area that must be cleaned, Sporicidin Enzyme Mold Stain Cleaner is more practical and economical, but the surface should be disinfected afterwards with Sporicidin Disinfectant.
Sporicidin Disinfectants are EPA-registered hospital disinfectants that meet all of the EPA requirements for disinfection of hard, non-porous surfaces and can be used for a variety of applications and organisms. Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution also provides limited bacteriostatic residual protection of treated surfaces.
Sporicidin Enzyme Mold Stain Cleaner is a highly concentrated enzyme-based detergent cleaner containing 3 enzymes (lipase, amylase, protease) that are designed to provide accelerated cleaning action to get out stubborn soils, stains, and contaminates. One quart will make 16 gallons of ready-to-use cleaner and does not contain bacterial enzymes like other enzyme-based products and therefore does not have the limitations of those products. It is made of all natural, plant-derived enzymes that are nontoxic, biodegradable, safe and meets the EPA's requirements as a Designed For The Environment (DfE) program. Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution kills organisms, deodorizes, and cleans; Sporicidin Enzyme Mold Stain Cleaner cleans and deodorizes only.
Sporicidin is a great choice for hard non-porous surfaces found throughout hospital, industrial, institutional, and residential sites.
Read the instructions before using Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution. Use enough Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution to keep the surface wet for 10 minutes. Application of excess Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution is unnecessary and is not recommended.
Contact Sporicidin Customer Service, 1-864-699-8265, to find a distributor in your area. You may also email us.
Yes, our Sporicidin Soap is classified by the FDA as a Healthcare Personnel Surgical Hand Scrub and a First Aid Antiseptic skin wound cleanser.
Yes, it is labeled as effective against 99.9% of disease-causing organisms, including both gram-negative & gram-positive bacteria.
Contec's Sporicidin® Sterilizing and Disinfecting Solution is a cold sterilizing solution. It is a potentiated alkaline glutaraldehyde (pH 7.4) with a phenate buffer that produces a synergistic effect accounting for the lowest level of glutaraldehyde necessary for 100% hospital level disinfection. Sporicidin Sterilizing & Disinfecting Solution is a 1% alkaline glutaraldehyde solution that is effective at 25°C and has excellent tuberculocidal and high level disinfection capabilities. Sporicidin Sterilizing & Disinfecting Solution provides effective high level disinfection of a wide range of endoscopes and other medical devices.
Sporicidin is a 1% glutaraldehyde sterilizing solution which has been used in hospitals and clinics on endoscopes since 1978. Cidex OPA, a more recent product, is not a sterilizing solution. It is a high level disinfectant containing orthophthalaldehyde, which recently caused "9 episodes of anaphylaxis following cystoscopy," as reported in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Sokol WN. Nine episodes of anaphylaxis following cystoscopy caused by Cidex OPA (orthophthalaldehyde) high-level disinfectant in 4 patients after cystoscopy, J Allergy Clin Immunol 2004 Aug;114(2):392-7
Sporicidin Sterilizing and Disinfecting Solution achieves high level disinfection in 20 minutes at 25°C.
No, if it is used in a room with normal ventilation.
Yes. Sporicidin Sterilizing and Disinfecting Solution is packaged with an activating chemical. Follow label instructions.
Once opened and activated, Sporicidin Sterilizing and Disinfecting Solution remains active for 14 days.
Unopened, 3 years.
Yes. However, since Sporicidin® Sterilizing and Disinfecting Solution contains water, we recommend that instruments not be left overnight (after the appropriate soaking time), or on damp towel, to prevent corrosion due to electrolytic activity of metals in water.
No. During the manufacturing process, the phenol which is listed on the label is converted into sodium phenate (pH 7.4).
It has a hosptial-clean fragrance which many users equate with cleanliness.
Sporicidin Sterilizing and Disinfecting Solution can be discarded down hospital or office drains in accordance with local regulations.
Contec's Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution, Wipes and Towelettes are EPA-registered hospital disinfectants that meet all of the EPA requirements for disinfection of hard, non-porous surfaces and can be used for a variety of applications. Effective against most common organisms, including H1N1, AIDS, MRSA, Influenza A2, Avian Flu, VRE, TB, Herpes, Escherichia coli (E.coli) and many others. Sporicidin Disinfectants also provide limited bacteriostatic residual protection of treated surfaces.
Yes, Sporicidin Disinfectant is recommended for use in the clean up of blood and body fluids that pose bacterial, fungal and viral health hazards. Sporicidin is a full spectrum disinfectant that provides 100% kill of vegetative and odor-causing organisms. Sporicidin is in compliance with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
Sporicidin® Sterilizing and Disinfecting Solution is a cold sterilizing solution. It is a potentiated alkaline glutaraldehyde (pH 7.4) with a phenate buffer that produces a synergistic effect accounting for the lowest level of glutaraldehyde necessary for 100% hospital level disinfection. Sporicidin Sterilizing & Disinfecting Solution is a 1% alkaline glutaraldehyde solution that is effective at 25°C and has excellent tuberculocidal and high level disinfection capabilities. Sporicidin Sterilizing & Disinfecting Solution provides effective high level disinfection of a wide range of endoscopes and other medical devices.
Sporicidin is a 1% glutaraldehyde sterilizing solution which has been used in hospitals and clinics on endoscopes since 1978. Cidex OPA, a more recent product, is not a sterilizing solution. It is a high level disinfectant containing orthophthalaldehyde, which recently caused "9 episodes of anaphylaxis following cystoscopy," as reported in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Sokol WN. Nine episodes of anaphylaxis following cystoscopy caused by Cidex OPA (orthophthalaldehyde) high-level disinfectant in 4 patients after cystoscopy, J Allergy Clin Immunol 2004 Aug;114(2):392-7
Sporicidin Sterilizing and Disinfecting Solution achieves high level disinfection in 20 minutes at 25°C.
No, if it is used in a room with normal ventilation.
Yes. Sporicidin Sterilizing and Disinfecting Solution is packaged with an activating chemical. Always follow label directions.
Once opened and activated, Sporicidin Sterilizing and Disinfecting Solution remains active for 14 days.
Unopened, 3 years.
Yes. However, since Sporicidin® Sterilizing and Disinfecting Solution contains water, we recommend that instruments not be left overnight (after the appropriate soaking time), or on damp towel, to prevent corrosion due to electrolytic activity of metals in water.
No. During the manufacturing process, the phenol which is listed on the label is converted into sodium phenate (pH 7.4).
It has a hosptial-clean fragrance which many users equate with cleanliness.
Sporicidin Sterilizing and Disinfecting Solution can be discarded down hospital or office drains in accordance with local regulations.
Yes,Contec's Sporicidin Antimicrobial Soap is classified by the FDA as a Healthcare Personnel Surgical Hand Scrub and a First Aid Antiseptic skin wound cleanser.
Yes, it is labeled as effective against 99.9% of disease-causing organisms, including both gram-negative & gram-positive bacteria.
Contec's Sporicidin Brand Disinfectants are EPA-registered hospital disinfectants that meet all of the EPA requirements for disinfection of hard, non-porous surfaces and can be used for a variety of applications and organisms. Sporicidin Disinfectants also provide limited bacteriostatic residual protection of treated surfaces.
Yes, Sporicidin Disinfectant is recommended for use in the clean-up of blood and body fluids that pose bacterial, fungal and viral health hazards. Sporicidin is a full spectrum disinfectant that provides 100% kill of vegetative and odor-causing organisms. Sporicidin is in compliance with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
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