Infection Control Today's Product Locator is a monthly column highlighting some of the latest advanced technology in infection prevention.
ICT's Product Locator: May/June 2024
To help improve the vital work of infection preventionists, nurses, and physicians in the infection control field, Infection Control Today® (ICT®) for interesting, supportive, and innovative products. These are this month's picks.
The QUICKfoam-5 high-density foaming unit is a groundbreaking solution for eliminating biofilm in drains. Carrying 5 gallons of KLORESE disinfectant, QUICKfoam-5 effectively foams sink, shower, or floor drains in minutes. Battery-operated and rechargeable, it is easily wheeled from room to room.
With QUICKfoam-5, health care facilities can now meet new guidelines from the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology recommending sink drains be disinfected using an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)–registered disinfectant with kill claims for biofilm. KLORESE is EPA-registered to kill biofilm, is pH neutral, and is the only disinfectant legal to pour down the drain.
QUICKfoam-5 is the best strategy for eliminating biofilm in drains and P traps.
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