Chlorine based sanitizers are the most commonly used sanitizers. They are effective against all bacteria and are fairly inexpensive. Bleach is less effective in hot water and works best at a temperature range of 55°F-75°F.
*Do not use splashless, scented or non-chlorine/color safe bleach
2. Quaternary Ammonia (QUAT, QAC)
Concentration: Per manufacturer’s instruction
Quaternary ammonium compounds in diluted form are odorless, colorless, and nontoxic. Advantages of QAC’s are that they leave a residual antimicrobial film, are stable at high temperatures, and are more effective in the presence of organic materials than chlorine (they are less affected by light soil than are other sanitizers). Longer contact time is needed with this sanitizer, since it is slow-acting against some common spoilage bacteria.
3. Iodine
Concentration: 12.5 to 25 ppm
Iodine compounds or iodophors are fast-acting and effective against all bacteria. They are relatively nontoxic, non-irritating to skin, and stable. Iodophor solutions may stain porous surfaces and some plastics.
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1. Chlorine (Bleach)*
Concentration: 50 to 100 ppm
Chlorine based sanitizers are the most commonly used sanitizers. They are effective against all bacteria and are fairly inexpensive. Bleach is less effective in hot water and works best at a temperature range of 55°F-75°F.
*Do not use splashless, scented or non-chlorine/color safe bleach
2. Quaternary Ammonia (QUAT, QAC)
Concentration: Per manufacturer’s instruction
Quaternary ammonium compounds in diluted form are odorless, colorless, and nontoxic. Advantages of QAC’s are that they leave a residual antimicrobial film, are stable at high temperatures, and are more effective in the presence of organic materials than chlorine (they are less affected by light soil than are other sanitizers). Longer contact time is needed with this sanitizer, since it is slow-acting against some common spoilage bacteria.
3. Iodine
Concentration: 12.5 to 25 ppm
Iodine compounds or iodophors are fast-acting and effective against all bacteria. They are relatively nontoxic, non-irritating to skin, and stable. Iodophor solutions may stain porous surfaces and some plastics.