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Sanitizer & Disinfectant Guidance Sanitizer & Disinfectant Guidance Bleach Used as a Sanitizer or Disinfectant Clorox and other bleach manufacturers are an approved sanitizer and disinfectant. Bleach concentration is now stronger. Find the percentage of sodium hypochlorite (the active ingredient) on bleach bottle. It must be 8.25%. Avoid splashless and scented bleaches. Bleach to Water Mixing Instructions: Mix bleach with cool water to make solution using the chart the below as a guide. Amount of Bleach for Amount of Bleach for Amount of Water Sanitizer (50-200 ppm) Disinfectant (> 2400 ppm) 1 Gallon (128 ounces) 1 to 2 Teaspoons 8 Tablespoons or 1/2 cup (4 oz.) 1 Quart (32 ounces) ¼ to ½ Teaspoon 2 Tablespoons (1 oz.) 1 Pint (16 ounces) ⅛ to ¼ Teaspoon 1 Tablespoon (.05 oz.) **Always use Chlorine test Concentration: 50-200 ppm Concentration: > 2400 ppm strips to ensure proper concentration. Hydrion™ Chlorine Test Strips or similar brands are available for purchase online. Disinfect bathrooms, diaper changing Sanitize toys, food preparation tables, toilet seats, surfaces contami- Clean surfaces first to re- surfaces, tables, mats, door nated with high hazard fluids (vomit, move visible soil, dirt and knobs, highchairs contamination before stool, urine, blood) using bleach solution. Contact time: 2 minutes; air Contact time: 5 minutes; air dry then dry, no rinse step. rinse with water. For safety reasons, add bleach to water, not water to bleach. Do not mix liquid bleach with other cleaning products or ammonia, which may release hazardous gases into the air. Other Sanitizers & Disinfectants: How to Know if they are Approved? Manufacturers of sanitizers with different active ingredients, such as quaternary ammonium, also make approved products. To determine if a product is approved for use in childcare facility verify: The chemical has an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration number and is regis- tered with the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Go to this website to check: http:// state.ceris.purdue.edu/. The chemical is labeled for use on food contact surfaces without a subsequent rinse step. The chemical must be used in accordance with the EPA labeled instructions including: Concentration Contact Time Method Surfaces You may also ask your health inspector if a product is an approved sanitizer or disinfectant. TCHD S-459 Handout available at: www.tchd.org/242/Child-Care Rev. Dec 2016 Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting Schedule Classroom & Sanitizer Clean Sanitize Disinfect Frequency Contact Time Food Areas Concentration Countertops and Tabletops Daily and when 50-200 ppm X X 2 minutes soiled chlorine Food Preparation and Service Before and After contact with food Surfaces 50-200 ppm X X activity; between 2 minutes chlorine preparation of raw and cooked foods Utensils, Plates, and Cups After each use or 50-200 ppm X X use disposable, 2 minutes chlorine one-time utensils Cribs and Crib Mattresses Sanitize: Weekly, before use by a 50-200 ppm X X different child 2 minutes chlorine Disinfect: When- ever soiled or wet Sanitize: Weekly, before use by a Napping different child, daily 50-200 ppm Equipment X X 2 minutes if stored touching chlorine (Sheets & Mats) Disinfect: when- ever soiled or wet General Facility Disinfectant Clean Sanitize Disinfect Frequency Contact Time Areas Concentration Waste and Diaper Containers 5 minutes. ≥ 2400 ppm X X Daily Must rinse with water chlorine after contact time. Any Surface 5 minutes. Contaminated Must rinse with water with Bodily Fluids after contact time.* Immediately if ≥ 2400 ppm X X *If surface might get visibly soiled chlorine mouthed such as a toy then must follow with a wash, rinse, and sanitize after contact time. TCHD S-459 Handout available at: www.tchd.org/242/Child-Care Rev. Dec 2016 Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting Schedule Sani- Sanitizer Toys Clean Disinfect Frequency Contact Time tize Concentration Mouthed Toys After each child’s 50-200 ppm X X 2 minutes use and daily chlorine Dress Up Clothes Launder weekly X and when visibly NA NA soiled Cloth Toys (Machine Washable) Launder weekly X and when visibly NA NA soiled Weekly and when 50-200 ppm All Other Toys X X 2 minutes visibly soiled chlorine Toilet and Disinfecting Clean Sanitize Disinfect Frequency Contact Time Diapering Areas Concentration Hand Washing Sinks 5 minutes. ≥ 2400 ppm X X Daily Must rinse with water chlorine after contact time. Toilet Seats, Handles, Bowls 5 minutes. Daily, immediately ≥ 2400 ppm X X Must rinse with water if visibly soiled chlorine after contact time. 5 minutes. Door Knobs, Daily, immediately ≥ 2400 ppm X X Must rinse with water Floors if visibly soiled chlorine after contact time. Diaper Changing Table 5 minutes. After each child’s ≥ 2400 ppm X X Must rinse with water use chlorine after contact time. TCHD S-459 Handout available at: www.tchd.org/242/Child-Care Rev. Dec 2016 .
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