We’ve all heard that a surface that looks clean can still be infected with microorganisms. This warning goes to the heart of the difference between products termed cleaners, sanitizers, and disinfectants. Using a degreaser or cleaner to clean flooring, kitchen counters, bathrooms, and other surfaces removes large particles, but does not have an impact on any microscopic particles that are present on the surface. Those microscopic particles include viruses, bacteria, and pathogens, which can remain behind and continue to pose a health threat.

A product labeled as a sanitizer has been tested and proven to kill bacteria, making it more powerful than a basic cleaning product. While this is valuable and is sufficient for many household and commercial applications, it is not tested to kill viruses, a major concern in healthcare settings.

If a product carries the term disinfectant, it is registered with the EPA as a product that kills both bacteria and viruses. Not all disinfectants are equally powerful or target the same microorganisms, of course, but they carry a certification for a high degree of effectiveness against the pathogens listed on their product labels. HydrolyteⓇ, the branded disinfectant offered by PCT, is listed to kill such important pathogens as C. diff, salmonella, TB, and norovirus, among others.

The AnnihilyzerⓇ is a powerful tool, developed by PCT to give hospitals an on-site generation option for surface disinfectant. The AnnihilyzerⓇ is easy for hospital staff to use and store, and it eliminates the need to reorder bulk disinfectant, wait for it to arrive, receive it at the loading dock, store it until it is used, and finally dispose of used containers. The unit generates both a disinfectant and a general purpose cleaner/degreaser, meeting the disinfecting needs of hospitals more conveniently than ever before. In addition, both products are eco-friendly, giving hospitals the chance to both reduce waste and switch to a more environmentally responsible method of cleaning and disinfecting surfaces.

A hospital represents a huge challenge for disinfectant products, and PCT’s offerings are more than adequate to meet that challenge. But there are many other potential applications for this non-hazardous, eco-friendly solution. In the hospitality industry, it can be used to disinfect flooring, high contact surfaces such as counters, tables, and door handles. Skilled care facilities can use it to combat the propagation of MRSA and other antibiotic resistant pathogens. Dental, veterinary, and other medical practices can use the disinfectant in exam rooms and waiting areas to disinfect all hard, nonporous surfaces. As a non-hazardous product, HydrolyteⓇ is even a good choice for household use in the kitchen, bathroom, and areas with nonporous flooring.

While hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is not as well known in the healthcare industry as other sanitizing products yet, it promises to become a relied-upon solution for hospitals and other facilities that need a comprehensive, convenient way to disinfect spaces reliably. Registered with the EPA as highly effective against MRSA, C. diff, salmonella, and norovirus, just to name a few, HydrolyteⓇ is a great asset for any large healthcare facility. PCT works hard to spread the word about the power of HOCl for infection prevention and its ability to provide disinfection without producing fumes or other unwanted side effects. You can contact us through our website with any questions about PCT’s products, equipment, and their applications in healthcare.