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(Unit 1) Topic 4: Healthy Learning Environments

Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting in Child Care

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New Bleach Concentrations Mean New Use Recommendations Effective 3/1/2013 
In early 2013, manufacturers of household bleach changed the concentration of bleach sold in stores. The bleach solutions now sold have a higher concentration of sodium hypochlorite (8.25%). The lower-concentration bleaches are no longer being manufactured and soon will not be available in stores. Because the new bleaches are more concentrated, the recommendations for diluting a bleach solution for disinfecting now depend on the specific bleach that is used.
Here are the latest recommendations for bleach use in child care: 
  • Use bleach products that have been registered with the EPA whenever possible. Check the product label for an EPA registration number. If the product has a number, it is EPA-registered.
  • If the bleach product is EPA-registered, go to the EPA's Pesticide Product Label System website (http://iaspub.epa.gov/apex/pesticides/f?p=PPLS:1) and enter the EPA registration number into the "EPA Registration Number" field of the online form. You should get a list of dates the EPA approved the product.
  • Click on the link next to the most recent EPA approval date. This link will open a PDF file of the manufacturer's instructions. Scroll down to find a chart with instructions for using the product to sanitize or disinfect.
  • Follow the instructions on the chart when preparing bleach solution for use in child care. You may want to post these instructions near sinks and cleaning areas or tape the instructions to the bottle.
  • If you buy a new brand of bleach, remember to check the new brand using these instructions. The specific recommendations for diluting bleach may be different. Be sure to update any instructions or labels that are posted.
  • Do NOT mix household bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acids, or products containing ammonia. Mixing these chemicals with bleach may produce toxic hazardous gases.
Sanitizing
Less concentrated solution: For submerging dishware that has been cleaned, table tops, classroom counters, doorknobs, and toys that are mouthed by children.
Sanitize solution: A chlorine bleach and water solution of three-quarters teaspoon of chlorine bleach to one quart of cool water.

Disinfecting
More concentrated solution: For diapering areas, bathrooms, handwashing sinks, floors, kitchens, and surfaces contaminated by body fluids.
Disinfecting solution: 
A chlorine bleach and water solution of one tablespoon of chlorine bleach to one quart of cool water.
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​Downloads:
  • Routine Schedule for Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting, National Health and Safety Performance Standards
  • Cleaning Up Body Fluid, National Health and Safety Performance Standards
  • Guidelines for Sanitizing and Disinfecting, National Health and Safety Performance Standards
  • Selecting an Appropriate Sanitizer, National Health and Safety Performance Standards
  • Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting With Bleach for Early Care and Education Facilities, Oregon Kids: Healthy and Safe 3/2012

Different states have different rules about disinfecting solutions, water temperatures, and the use of dishwashers. 
  • Check your state child care licensing regulations to learn more.
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