Technical specifications, efficacy data, and usage instructions for Roxton disinfecting wipes, dispensers, and accessories.
What is “Dwell Time” and Why Does it Matter?
Dwell time is the amount of time a surface must remain visibly wet with a disinfectant product for the kill claim to be achieved. If the surface dries before the required dwell time has elapsed, the disinfection is incomplete regardless of the product used. Selecting a wipe with a dwell time that matches real facility conditions is one of the most important and most frequently overlooked decisions in commercial disinfection procurement.
What is a Kill Claim and Why Does it Matter?
A kill claim is a specific, government-approved statement that a disinfectant product eliminates a named pathogen at a defined concentration within a defined dwell time. In Canada, kill claims on disinfecting wipes must be registered with Health Canada and backed by submitted test data. They are the primary evidence that a product will actually do what it says in your facility.
What is the Difference Between Disinfecting and Sanitizing Wipes?
Sanitizing wipes reduce bacteria on a surface to levels considered safe by public health standards. Disinfecting wipes go further, destroying or irreversibly inactivating specific bacteria, viruses, and fungi to levels defined in verified kill claims. In regulated commercial environments, disinfecting wipes are almost always the correct choice. Sanitizing wipes are generally not sufficient for infection control obligations.
Do Roxton Disinfecting Wipes kill the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus?
Both of our Disinfecting Wipes are likely to inactivate SARS-CoV – 2, which is the virus that causes COVID-19. Please follow the instructions on the packaging to ensure complete disinfection.