title: Pilot study to measure cleaning effectiveness in health care.
abstract: Environmental surfaces are likely to contribute to the transmission of health care-associated pathogens. The present study aimed to determine the most effective regimen or product for removing bioburden. An adenosine triphosphate assessment technique was used to compare cleaning methods and products for removing bioburden from soiled surfaces. Of the regimens or products tested, 2-step cleaning most thoroughly removed bioburden. The 2-in-1 products were no more effective in removing bioburden than a 1-step clean using a neutral detergent.
authors.affiliation: Infection Control and Epidemiology Unit, Southern Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia. elizabeth.gillespie@southernhealth.org.au
authors.forename: Elizabeth E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Gillespie
authors.forename: Carmel
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: Jill
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: Rhonda
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Stuart
mesh_terms: D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*; D004783:Environmental Microbiology; D006268:Health Facilities; D006302:Health Services Research; D006797:Housekeeping, Hospital / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans