[Histonet] Bleach as Cleaning Agent or Decontamination-

[ian bernard]

Our facility is moving towards standardization of decontaminants or
disinfectants.  They prefer all areas use a Sani wipes that kills most
pathogens.

 

However, we contend for Anatomic pathology we need our liquid bleach not
only as disinfectant or decontaminant but as a cleaning agent for stained
lab-ware.  You thoughts?

 

Also, what concentration of Bleach (5.25 or 10%)  is acceptable for use as
both a disinfectant and cleaning agent or should we keep them separate?  

 

We used to buy the hospital grade premade bleach at a 5.25% concentration
but now they want us instead to buy the 99.9% commercial Bleach and dilute
from there.  Any suggestions on opaque containers for us to purchase since
bleach break down after a time period, at least for disinfecting?

 

V/r

IB