They inactivate most viruses and kill some bacterial spores. It takes 10 minutes to disinfect a surface. Use enough solution so that it will take 10 minutes to air dry. Wipe off with a clean cloth or mop Change solution between patient rooms Change cleaning cloths when you change the solution Discard solution in hoppers, toilets or mop sinks. Discard waste in biohazard boxes lined with red bags.
Procedure Put on gloves, gown and additional personal protective equipment as indicated.
Wipe up spill and discard in red bags. Perform a final wipe with an intermediate-level disinfection. Use sufficient solution so that it takes 10 minutes to dry. Not for environmental surfaces. Critical items are those that enter sterile tissue or the vascular system.