Effectiveness and real-world materials compatibility of a novel hydrogen peroxide disinfectant cleaner
Jennifer L. Cadnum, Basya Pearlmutter, Muhammed F. Haq, Annette Jencson, Curtis J. Donskey
Abstract
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.
Topics & Concepts
DisinfectantHydrogen peroxideMedicineSodium hypochloriteMicrobiologyStaphylococcus aureusBacteriaChemistryOrganic chemistryBiologyGeneticsPathologyInfection Control in HealthcareMedical Device Sterilization and DisinfectionInfection Control and Ventilation