How do you correctly use hand and surface disinfectants?

Disinfectants are chemical substances designed to inactivate or destroy microorganisms on various surfaces. They act by destroying the cell wall of microbes and viruses or by interfering with their metabolism. In the disinfection process, bacterial spores that cause various diseases can be destroyed if the recommended cleaning and disinfection steps are followed: first, wash contaminated or dirty surfaces with water and detergent, then allow them to dry, and disinfect them properly with the right product.

Disinfectants can have various uses, ranging from sanitizing and disinfecting skin/hands to disinfecting various surfaces, airborne microflora and instruments in medical facilities.

For the correct use of disinfectants, we must first start from the type of activities that require the use of disinfectants. It is also important to consider the concentration of the products used when choosing a disinfectant compatible with our needs. Therefore, it is essential to read the labels carefully and identify the concentration of these substances in order to avoid injury from hazardous substances.

Klintensiv disinfectants are available in different usage formulas, depending on the need: ready-to-use formula (RTU) which can be applied directly to the desired surface, concentrated formula, which requires dilution in water before use, formula in wet wipes, as well as effervescent tablets.

It should be noted that a disinfectant suitable for surfaces cannot be used for skin. Substances used for surface disinfection are different and have aggressive effects on living tissues, whereas substances used for hand disinfection also contain protective agents for the skin.

Another recommendation for the correct use of surface disinfectants is wearing disposable gloves. Gloves must be discarded after each use. If reusable gloves are used, they should be intended for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and not used for other purposes. We recommend consulting the instructions for surface disinfectant products. It is important for those using the products in private spaces (at home or in the household) to know that they must wash their hands immediately after removing their gloves. For professional hand disinfection, we recommend solutions with at least 85% alcohol and emollient properties (preferably also having a pleasant scent), such as the Alchosept product range: /search?q=alchosept