Peracetic Acid Wipes
Ideal for preventing & resolving outbreaks. More effective than chlorine against hard-to-kill organisms, spores and biofilms. Effective from 10 seconds. No pre-cleaning required.
The perfect complement to an everyday disinfectant, such as Clinell Universal Wipes. Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes are ideal for outbreaks thanks to proven protection from high-risk and hard to kill organisms. Our patented, near-neutral pH formula is incredibly powerful yet kind to surfaces. Proven to reduce C. difficile-associated disease by 72%.
Previously known as Clinell Sporicidal Wipes.
Pack of 25 Wipes
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Why are the wipes dry?
Peracetic acid can be very reactive. This makes it great for breaking down microorganisms and biofilms but can result in a short shelf life.
Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes contain a patented blend of precursors that come air laid between the dual-layers of our dry wipe material. When exposed to water, these precursors react to generate our active ingredients – a synergistic blend of peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide.
By generating the active ingredients only when they’re needed, Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes benefit from a much longer shelf-life, better disinfectant activity and improved material compatibility.
How much water should I use?
Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes were designed with our users in mind – we want to remove as many potential errors as possible.
Independent water-loading tests show that there’s no significant difference between tap soaking times from 2 to 6 seconds, or from immersing in a 10-litre bucket for up to 6 seconds. Over-wetting does not readily decrease the activity of the wipe.
What is the active concentration of peracetic acid?
Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes produce a concentration of 3,500ppm of available peracetic acid.
Should I use Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes instead of Clinell Universal?
Clinell Universal Wipes are any everyday cleaning & disinfectant product. They’re effective against many of the most common causes of healthcare associated infections – including Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, viruses and emerging fungal pathogens, such as Candida auris.
Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes are a high-performance cleaning & disinfectant product. They’re primarily designed for tackling outbreaks, high-risk and hard to kill organisms. In particular, they’re effective against some of the most resistant microbial categories: bacterial spores and those embedded in biofilms.
Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes and Clinell Universal Wipes are complementary, being used together as part of a robust infection prevention policy. Typically, Clinell Universal Wipes are used for routine cleaning and disinfection, with the option to “step up” to Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes in cases where extra coverage and performance is needed.
Are Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes acidic?
Actually no. Because they use patented technology to generate a blend of oxidative disinfectants only when they’re needed, Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes are active at a near-neural pH.
Most generic peracetic acid products are very acidic – they have a low pH. This helps the manufacturers make peracetic acid more stable for a longer shelf-life.
Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes take a different approach: by manufacturing the product containing dry precursors and then activating the wipe with water at the point of use, Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes are actually active at a slightly alkaline pH (pH 9.0-9.5).
Will Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes damage my surfaces?
Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes have been formulated for exceptional surface compatibility. They’re tested against common rubbers, plastics and metals to make sure they’re safe for regular disinfection. We also work with medical device manufacturers to make sure Clinell products are safe for use on their equipment (see our webpage on compatibility for more information).
Do they generate harmful end products?
The active ingredients of Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes break down into simple, non-toxic end products: vinegar CO2, oxygen and water.
How do Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes compare to chlorine?
Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes outperform chlorine-based disinfectants in several key areas.
No pre-cleaning. Chlorine is inactivated by organic matter, meaning chlorine-based disinfectants require a surface to be pre-cleaned before disinfection. Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes contain detergent which allow them to clean and disinfect in a single step – resulting in cleaner wards and reduced surface contamination.
More effective against hard-to-kill organisms. Introducing Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes results in a reduction of hard-to-kill pathogens such as C. difficile surviving in clinical environments resulting in reduced rates of infection.
More effective against dry surface biofilms. Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes are the most effective solution against dry surface biofilms. When using chlorine-based disinfectants, we often see an initial high log reduction but, unfortunately, the biofilms are still able to transfer surviving pathogens into our environment and recover within a matter of hours. Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes completely prevent transferability and delay growth for 6.5 days.
No transference. The unique dual-layer construction of Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes is able to trap microorganisms, preventing them from being transferred form a dirty surface to a clean one.
