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Swipe of a Wipe Cleans What Can’t Be Seen
DPS readers rely on SciCan’s OPTIM surface disinfectants to keep their operatories safe and compliant, including the 1-step OPTIM OS1 wipes
Nobody ever cries over spilled milk. It’s just a quick swipe of a wipe and we’re on to the next thing. But in dentistry, just because a surface is clean does not mean it’s disinfected, and “cleaning is the necessary first step of any disinfection process.”* And that’s where OPTIM OS1 wipes step into the picture.
Wipe Away Bacteria in 1 Easy Step
OPTIM OS1 is a 1-step cleaner-disinfectant wipe with superior wettability that removes soil and hard-to-kill organisms. A cost-efficient addition to any practice, the durable wipes clean and disinfect twice the surface area of the leading quats-alcohol wipes with just 1 wipe, and they do so without exposing staff to harmful VOCs or the risk of irritant-induced occupational asthma.¹
Free of fragrance and dyes, OPTIM OS1 wipes feature a proprietary LAS Active System, which combines a powerful surfactant base with fast-acting disinfection to kill over 40 organisms—including bacteria, viruses, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and emerging pathogens—in just 1 minute on hard, nonporous surfaces.
“The LAS Active System sounds like a complex chemical process, but it’s actually very simple yet brilliant,” shared Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC, FACD, a dental infection control consultant who has a clever way of describing LAS.
“ …OPTIM OS1 wipes the entire micelle away, cleaning and disinfecting in just 1 motion.”
—Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC, FACD
“When a fly touches a Venus flytrap plant, the trap shuts, and the plant secretes an enzyme to kill and digest the insect,” she explained. “With the LAS Active System, when the surfactant molecule encounters a debris or microorganism on the surface, the tail of the molecule entraps the debris by forming a micelle, and then penetrates the bacterial cell membrane to kill the bacteria. Then, OPTIM OS1 wipes the entire micelle away, cleaning and disinfecting in just 1 motion.
Clean & Disinfect with Confidence
Most practices encounter a wide range of microorganisms every day—none of which can be seen by the naked eye.
“If a wipe can kill Mycobacterium tuberculosis, as is the case with OPTIM OS1, it will also kill other microorganisms team members are likely to encounter on surfaces,” said Dr. Fluent. “That’s because other viruses, bacteria, and fungi generally require lesser contact times to be effective.”
Emphasizing the value of SciCan’s expertise in the infection control space, Dr. Fluent recalled when SciCan rep Christina Masengale helped a practice prioritize safety and ensure compliance. “I was blown away with her familiarity with the office and choke points within their protocols. I knew that I could trust her to make the most informed decisions for this practice,” she shared.
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Lumen Water Distiller Cleaner and Descaler is used to remove mineral deposits in the boiling tank of your water distiller. It’s important to clean your water distiller’s boiling tank every month or after making 30 gallons of water. Regular maintenance improves the functioning and longevity of your Pure Scientific Water Distiller.
- Improves heating element performance
- Regular maintenance improves longevity of machine
- Descales and removes mineral buildup
- Maintains a clean appearance
- Improves boiling tank appearance
- May be used to descale other items like tea pots*
(*If item has electronic components please check manual before using)
*Will ship separately by FedEx ground.
NOTE: LUMEN CAN ONLY SHIP GROUND IN CONTINENTAL U.S. AND CANNOT BE RETURNED.
How To Clean Your Boiling Tank – Mini Classic Water Distiller
Cleaning the Boiling Chamber:
Sometimes scale will build up inside the boiling chamber. This needs to be removed periodically to ensure good heating element life, and high-quality water. NOTE: If you rinse the boiling chamber every time you fill it, it will help reduce the maintenance needed.
NOTE: If you live in a "soft water area," or you have a water softener, your unit may rarely need cleaning.
To Clean the Boiling Chamber:
1. Turn the power switch to the OFF position.
2. If the unit has been operating, allow it to cool for 30 minutes from the end of the distillation cycle.
3. Carefully remove the boiling chamber from the unit.
CAUTION: The boiling chamber will get hot and could cause a burn if the unit has not been allowed to cool.
4. Remove the boiling chamber lid (4).
5. Drain any residual water inside the boiling chamber (1).
6. Fill the boiling chamber to the water level indicator (2).
7. Add Lumen Cleaner (stock #6603) to the boiling chamber. Follow instructions on the label.
NOTE: DO NOT replace the boiling chamber back into the unit during the cleaning process. DO NOT allow the unit to operate with the Lumen Cleaner in the boiling chamber.
Lumen
Mix 2 tablespoons of the Lumen Cleaner formula with water and pour the solution into the boiling tank. Let the solution sit overnight. Next day, get rid of the residues, rinse off the boiling tank, clean it, fill it up with water up to the water level indicator, run the first batch, discard and then you are good to start producing distilled water.
Sorry, we cannot ship this product to Hawaii, Alaska or internationally.
This item can NOT be returned.
NOTE: This product contains hazardous materials
*https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr5217.pdf
Acute antimicrobial pesticide-related illnesses among workers in healthcare facilities,
CA, LA, MI, TX, 2002-2007. CDC Weekly Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report,
May 14, 2010.
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