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  • What products kill MRSA?There are several products that have been tested and proven effective against MRSA. For surface disinfection we have Sani-Cloth Plus and Super Sani-Cloth. For hand sanitizing use Sani-Hands or Sani-Hands for Kids.
  • Does Sani-Wipe meet FDA Food Code requirements?Yes. Sani-Wipe® has been reviewed by the FDA Food Code headquarters who issued a memo to all of their regional offices informing them of a determination that Sani-Wipe is acceptable for use to sanitize food contact surfaces without requiring a rinse afterward.
  • Does Sani-Wipe meet CFR21-178.1010?Yes, the specific sections are ( C ) 9 and ( B ) 6
  • What is so unique about Sani-Wipe?While a 200 ppm quat (quaternary ammonium chloride) sanitizing solution is nothing new to the food service industry, having it available in a ready to use pre-moistened wipe is!
  • Where would a restaurant use Sani-Wipe?Sani-Wipe is ideal for use on hard non-porous food preparation surfaces.
  • Does Sani-Wipe cost more to use?Pre-moistened towels are a premium product. But, when all things are considered - time/labor to fill buckets, mix bulk solutions, the cost of the paper towels and/or cotton towels - Sani-Wipe will usually cost less.
  • What are the active ingredients?Sani-Wipe is a quaternary ammonium chloride and alcohol based sanitizer that consistently delivers slightly less than 200 parts per million of sanitizing solution.
  • Is Sani-Wipe always ready to use?Yes, all that is necessary is to pull a wipe, wipe down the area to be sanitized and toss the wipe in an appropriate trash receptacle.
  • Can Sani-Wipe be used for non-food contact surfaces?Yes, Sani-Wipe can be used to sanitize any hard non-porous surface.
  • Is Sani-Wipe EPA Registered?Yes, EPA Registration Number 9480-7
  • What is the EPA?"EPA" stands for the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA regulates all sanitizing and disinfection products making claims to kill microorganisms on surfaces.
  • Is Sani-Wipe NSF International Registered?Yes, Reg. No. 124802
  • Is Sani-Wipe Registered for sale in all states in the U.S.?Yes, Sani-Wipe is registered for sale in all states.
  • Does Sani-Wipe replace the need for food contact surfaces to be cleaned and rinsed?As part of the 3 step process (C-R-S), Sani-Wipe can used in any manner that you typically would use the red bucket. When using Sani-Wipe to spot sanitize hard non-porous surfaces you would not need to clean and then rinse the surface prior to use.
  • Can Sani-Wipe be used for meat thermometers?Sani-Wipe can be used to sanitize meat thermometers provided they are cleaned and rinsed first.
  • Do I need to wear gloves when handling Sani-Wipe?Tests have shown Sani-Wipe to be at the lowest hazard rating for skin, eye, swallowing, and inhaling hazards. Sani-Wipe is classified as Toxicity Category IV, which means that mild irritation may develop after 72 hours of use. (There are IV categories with category I being the most hazardous and category IV being the least.)
  • What Nice-Pak Commercial products are effective against MRSA? Nice-Pak Commercial has several products that have been proven effective against MRSA. For disinfection of hard surfaces use Sani-Cloth Plus, SaniCart Wipe, Bathroom Disinfectant Wipes or Super Sani-Cloth. For hand sanitizing, use Sani-Hands II Instant Hand Sanitizing Wipes and Sani-Hands for Kids Antimicrobial Alcohol Gel Wipes.

 


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