Cost-per-use for a disinfecting product is the total cost of cleaning one surface one time, including product, labour, and any secondary materials required. For wipes, the calculation is straightforward: cost per wipe divided by surfaces cleaned per wipe, plus labour time per surface multiplied by the labour rate. Liquid concentrate calculations require additional steps to account for dilution ratios, spray and cloth materials, and the longer labour time typically required per surface. When all inputs are included, wipes are frequently competitive with or less expensive than liquid concentrate programs on a true per-surface basis.
Reading time: 5 minutes | Updated: 2026 | Relevant to: Facility Managers, Procurement, Infection Control, Compliance Officers QUICK ANSWER: A kill claim is a specific, government-approved statement that a disinfectant
Reading time: 6 minutes | Updated: 2026 | Relevant to: Facility Managers, Procurement, Infection Control QUICK ANSWER: Commercial-grade disinfecting wipes are industrial-strength cleaning products engineered for high-frequency use in demanding
“Kills 99.9% of germs” is on a lot of labels. “Disinfects” is a much smaller club, and in Canada, it’s not a marketing decision, it’s a regulatory one. Any product
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There may be a simpler way to keep food-contact surfaces sanitized throughout the workday.
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