No. Prevention Disinfectants are one-step cleaner-disinfectants and do not require pre-cleaning on lightly soiled surfaces.
For heavily soiled surfaces, pre-cleaning is always recommended before disinfection.
Why Cleaning and Disinfection Matter
Cleaning and disinfection serve different but complementary purposes in infection prevention.
- Cleaning removes dirt, debris, and organic matter using detergents and water.
- Disinfection kills remaining viruses, bacteria, and fungi that cleaning alone may not eliminate.
While cleaning can reduce the number of pathogens on a surface, it does not reliably kill enough microorganisms to make a surface safe. Disinfection is required to destroy remaining pathogens. That’s why proper disinfection, according to the product label, is essential in professional environments.
The more organic material that is removed, the easier it is for a disinfectant to effectively contact the surface and kill microorganisms.
When Is Pre-Cleaning Required?
- Light Soil Loads
If a surface, such as treatment tables, workstations, counters, and equipment, has minimal visible dirt or organic matter, Prevention Wipes or Spray can clean and disinfect in one step.
Prevention has been tested in the presence of organic soil loads to ensure effectiveness during real-world use.
- Heavy Soil Loads
If a surface is visibly dirty (e.g., blood, spills, product buildup, heavy debris):
- Remove visible soil first by wiping or brushing the surface.
- Then apply Prevention to disinfect and allow it to remain wet for 1 minute as listed on the label.
This ensures proper surface coverage and optimal disinfectant performance.
Prevention is designed to support efficient workflows helping you clean and disinfect confidently without unnecessary steps in routine situations.
