Measles may be coming, are you ready?
Combating measles in a setting like a home, school, or healthcare facility involves both infection control practices and disinfection of surfaces. Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads mainly through airborne particles (coughing, sneezing), but the virus can also survive on surfaces for up to 2 hours. Here’s how to fight it effectively:
1. Understand the Virus
Virus: Measles virus (a paramyxovirus)
Transmission: Airborne (most common), and via contact with contaminated surfaces
2. Use the Right Disinfectant
You need an EPA-registered disinfectant that is effective against enveloped viruses (which measles is)
To be certain, you can check if the disinfectant is listed on the EPA List Q, which includes products effective against emerging viral pathogens (like measles).
Here are our disinfectants, dilution rates, and their dwell time from the EPA Q list
Airx Brand
RX75 (RTU) -1839-83 – 10 min
RX79+ (RTU) – 498-179 – 10 min
RX89+ (RTU) – 498-62 – 10 min
RX44 ACE (2 oz per g)- 10324-154 – 10 min
RX78 Plus (1 oz per g)- 10324-155 – 10 min
RX Spray N Go – 1839-220 – 2 min
Citro Rx – 348-35 – 5 min
Truekleen Brand
Poten AB – (RTU)1839-83 – 10 min
Kleen 64 – (2 oz per g) 10324-154 – 10 min
C-1000 – (1/4 oz per g) 1839-86 – 10 min
3. How to Disinfect Properly
Clean first: Remove dirt, dust, and organic material
Apply disinfectant liberally to surfaces
Follow dwell time: Let the product sit wet on the surface for the amount of time listed on the label (usually 1–10 minutes)
Air out rooms: Measles can linger in the air for hours, so proper ventilation is key
Focus on high-touch surfaces: doorknobs, light switches, chairs, handrails, remote controls, and countertops
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If you want to listen to this week’s audio-only show, here is the link
Jancast # 188 is up-
Let’s talk trade shows- Special guests and Bullen factory sales force, Steve Devito, Business Development Specialist, and Tom Cronin, New England Regional Sales Manager.
We discuss the NFMT / Clean Building Conference that was last week ( and ICW celebration)
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