Effectiveness and real-world materials compatibility of a novel hydrogen peroxide disinfectant cleaner

•Many sporicidal disinfectants have limitations that discourage widespread use.•We tested effectiveness of a hydrogen peroxide disinfectant cleaner.•The product was effective against Clostridioides difficile spores and Candida auris.•The disinfectant did not cause fading or loss of pliability of a m...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2021-12, Vol.49 (12), p.1572-1574
Main Authors: Cadnum, Jennifer L., Pearlmutter, Basya S., Haq, Muhammed F., Jencson, Annette L., Donskey, Curtis J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Candida auris
Clostridioides difficile
Decontamination
Sodium hypochlorite
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Summary:•Many sporicidal disinfectants have limitations that discourage widespread use.•We tested effectiveness of a hydrogen peroxide disinfectant cleaner.•The product was effective against Clostridioides difficile spores and Candida auris.•The disinfectant did not cause fading or loss of pliability of a mattress. A novel 4% hydrogen peroxide disinfectant was effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Clostridioides difficile spores, carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli, and 2 strains of Candida auris. In laboratory testing, a sodium hypochlorite disinfectant caused fading and loss of pliability of a hospital mattress, but the hydrogen peroxide disinfectant did not. These findings suggest that the hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectant may be a useful addition to the sporicidal disinfectant products available for use in healthcare settings.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2021.08.008