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Dear Michael,
I think a few of us 9My area is General practice) have been approached over
the years regarding this and while some manufacturers insist it’s not a
spray but a mist there are other issues besides potential for splashback of
a pathogen from a spray direct to a surface for cleaning1.OHS – the user is inhaling this product unless it is sprayed
directly onto paper cloth/cloth, and if in constant use then quite a bit is
inhaled – quite different to home where exposure is not constantAnd
2.The issue of carryover contamination of the spray/misting mechanism
if a product requires diluting – a mist/spray mechanism cannot be dried
overnight and the risk of carryover contamination is present. A pour bottle
9flip lid, pour spout) is preferred so the lid and bottle can be cleaned and
dried upside down over nightyRegards,
Margaret Jennings
Marjen Education Services
m. 0404 088 754
Wishart
Just a general, random, not directly related to COVID-19 question.
Do you allow spray bottles to be used for dispensing routine environmental
or equipment cleaning chemicals within your facility (any healthcare
facility – hospital, aged care, office practice)?I had always been of the opinion that dispensing cleaning chemicals by
spraying onto surfaces in a healthcare environment was not preferred, due to
overspray, vapours and mists, but now I have been approached to endorse a
cleaning product that ONLY comes in a spray bottle option (or a ‘misting’
machine – which we are definitely not considering for routine cleaning!)Do I need to upgrade my thinking, or are spray bottles still not the best
option (even with disposable bottles and spray attachments)?Happy for any comments on this.
Cheers
Michael
Michael Wishart | Infection Control Coordinator, CICP-E
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside | 627 Rode Road CHERMSIDE QLD 4032
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Hi Michael,
I used some spray and wipe on visible mould growth on a white cupboard
recently and the spores shot out in all directions in the wake of the spray.This was a good visual lesson on how sprays can disturb loose surface
materials and I started spraying the cloth first.More research required perhaps?
Regards,
Paul Felvus
Atmos Health and Hygiene
Occupational Hygienist (AIOH-Prov.)
Indoor Environmental, Microbial, Allergen & Infection Control Consultant
Licenced Asbestos Assessor NTWS-AA-433700
P: 0438 713 833 | E: admin@atmoshealthhygiene.com
W: http://www.atmoshealthhygiene.com
Wishart
Just a general, random, not directly related to COVID-19 question.
Do you allow spray bottles to be used for dispensing routine environmental
or equipment cleaning chemicals within your facility (any healthcare
facility – hospital, aged care, office practice)?I had always been of the opinion that dispensing cleaning chemicals by
spraying onto surfaces in a healthcare environment was not preferred, due to
overspray, vapours and mists, but now I have been approached to endorse a
cleaning product that ONLY comes in a spray bottle option (or a ‘misting’
machine – which we are definitely not considering for routine cleaning!)Do I need to upgrade my thinking, or are spray bottles still not the best
option (even with disposable bottles and spray attachments)?Happy for any comments on this.
Cheers
Michael
Michael Wishart | Infection Control Coordinator, CICP-E
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside | 627 Rode Road CHERMSIDE QLD 4032
M +61 448 954 282 | T +61 7 3326 3068 | F +61 7 3607 2226
E michael.wishart@svha.org.au |
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Brisbane | 411 Main Street KANGAROO POINT QLD
4169
M +61 448 954 282 | T +61 7 3240 1208 | F +61 7 3240 1166
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