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Can bleach be used as appropriate cleaning agent and can diluted bleach be used exclusively as a disinfectant?

April 26, 2017agent appropriate bleach cleaning diluted Disinfectant Used

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Can bleach be used as appropriate cleaning agent and can diluted bleach be used exclusively as a disinfectant?

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Bleach can be effective as a disinfectant but is inactivated by proteins. Bleach is not appropriate for disinfecting critical sites. Bleach is appropriate if followed by sterile 70% IPA wipe (see question #34) Consideration for the selection of cleaning agents should be given to the effect on surfaces and potential respiratory, skin, and eye irritation to the operator.