Did you know that some cleaning solutions and disinfectants have expiration dates? It’s true! Over time, the chemical makeup of your cleaning products can begin to break down. Once this process starts, it reduces the effectiveness of your disinfectants. In the cleaning world, we call this process ‘shelf stability,’ which refers to the time a disinfectant can remain effective at room temperature.
As we all know, your cleaning supply closet is the last place you want to clean. So we don’t fault you if it’s been a while since you’ve gone over your cleaning inventory to ensure everything is still shelf stable. We recommend that you do that to ensure your supplies are still good. As you clean out your supply closet, shelf stability isn’t the only thing you need to worry about when it comes to using disinfectants. You must also be familiar with other common disinfectant terms to know what your disinfectant supplies contain and do. Here are a few you should know:
- Germ mutation potential: If a disinfectant product is labeled with this term, it can change the DNA cell structure of germs and bacteria. These types of disinfectants can neutralize viruses and bacteria. But it also means that it’s likely that it has the ability to affect the user’s DNA as well, which has been linked to cell mutations, cancer, and an increased risk of tumors.
- Naturally derived: To qualify as a naturally derived disinfectant, a product must be sourced from natural sources like plants, vegetables, and fruit. Citric acid disinfectants are usually the most popular naturally derived disinfectants.
- Chlorine-Based: This indicates the product contains chlorine or other petrochemicals.
As you go through the process of cleaning out your disinfectant supplies and determining shelf stability, we understand if you feel a little overwhelmed. After all, do you really need all of these products? That’s where we can help.
We offer an antimicrobial coating solution called MicroShield 360. This coating is applied using electrostatic technology to ensure even protection. It kills germs and bacteria on the applied surface and then adheres to the surface to form a long-lasting, colorless, odorless, and hypoallergenic coating. But the great thing about a MicroShield 360 treatment is that it lasts for up to one year. So, a treated surface is protected from bacteria, mold, mildew, fungus, and viruses for one year. With this treatment in place, all you need to clean is water!
So, if you’re tired of trying to pick the right disinfectant or making sure that it’s not harmful, empty out your supply closet and call our MicroShield 360 team. This treatment is approved for use on hundreds of different surfaces, including food-grade surfaces, for long-lasting disinfectant protection without chemicals. Call today to schedule your treatment! (801) 994-6924
