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Evaluation of disinfectants in the domestic environment under ‘in use’ conditions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 October 2009

Elizabeth Scott ,
Sally F. Bloomfield  and
C. G. Barlow
Elizabeth Scott
Affiliation:
Sterling Health Research Unit, Sterling Health, Millbank House, Surbiton, Surrey, U.K.
Sally F. Bloomfield
Affiliation:
Department of Pharmacy, Chelsea College, Manresa Road, London SW3 6LX, U.K.
C. G. Barlow
Affiliation:
Sterling Health Research Unit, Sterling Heath, Millbank House, Surbiton, Surrey, U.K.
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An ‘in use’ test was developed to investigate effectiveness of disinfectant application and of detergent of hot water cleaning at kitchen, bathroom and toilet sites in the domestic environment. Detergent and hot water cleaning produced no observable reduction in microbial contamination. Single and daily application tests demonstrated that hypochlorite and phenolic disinfectants can be used to produce substantial reductions in bacterial contaminationin the home. Results indicate that maximum protection afforded by disinfection is relatively brief; 3–6 h after disinfection, contamination levels were only marginally less than those observed at pretreatment. Some suggestions are made for improvements in home hygiene.

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 92 , Issue 2 , April 1984 , pp. 193 - 203
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1984

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