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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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Only a clean surface can be disinfected. OPTIM OS1 is a one-step, cleaner-disinfectant that removes soil and hard-to-kill organisms. Its LAS Active System enhances the powerful cleaning action of its surfactant base with a proprietary formulation that also kills bacteria, viruses, TB bacteria, and emerging pathogens in just 1 minute.
Only a clean surface can be disinfected. OPTIM OS1 is a one-step, cleaner-disinfectant that removes soil and hard-to-kill organisms. Its LAS Active System enhances the powerful cleaning action of its surfactant base with a proprietary formulation that also kills bacteria, viruses, TB bacteria, and emerging pathogens in just 1 minute.
Rapid contact times for best results
› 60-second kill times for hardest-to-kill viruses and bacteria
› Kills TB Bacteria in 45 seconds; fungi and yeast, including Candida auris, in 75 seconds
Emerging Pathogen Claim ensures your clinic is ready for the next viral threat
› Qualifies for EPA’s Emerging Viral Pathogen Claim
› OPTIM OS1 kills SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in only 30 seconds
Safe for use on hard, non-porous clinical surfaces
› Cleans and disinfects stainless steel, anodized aluminum, dental chair upholstery, Corian countertops, silicone, and more
Formulated with the user in mind
› VOC-free, fragrance-free and dye-free
Excellent wettability and durable wipe design reduce costs
› High wettability covers a larger surface area and will not dry before the contact time
1-Minute Kill Times
60-second kill times for 40+ organisms.
1-Step
Cleans and disinfects in one step for fast turnaround.
High Compatibility
Tested on hard, non-porous surfaces.
Excellent Wettability
Won’t dry up before the contact time.
Safe for use on hard, non-porous clinical surfaces
OPTIM OS1 is safe to use on upholstery, plastics, elastomers and metals. It’s formulated with the LAS Active System, an ingredient used for 40+ years in the food and service industries. OPTIM OS1 seamlessly cleans and disinfects stainless steel, anodized aluminum, Corian countertops, silicone, and other hard, non-porous materials common in dental offices.
Count on the latest OPTIM over-achiever
For 20+ years, OPTIM products have protected dental clinics from difficult-to-kill pathogens. Our newest one-step cleaner-disinfectant uses a proprietary formulation that is gentle on surfaces and tough on pathogens.
Rapid contact times for best results
A broad-spectrum, hospital-grade cleaner-disinfectant. 60-second kill times for the hardest-to-kill viruses, bacteria, and yeast, 45 seconds for TB Bacteria, 75 seconds for fungi and Candida auris.
Durable design reduces cost
OPTIM OS1 Wipes are made of a durable, non-woven construction. Their waffle pattern ensures liquid is deposited on the surface instead of staying inside the wipe. Strong wipes, with high wettability, can each cover a larger surface area than fast-drying competitor
Emerging Pathogen Claim ensures your clinic is ready for the next viral threat
OPTIM OS1 qualifies for EPA’s Emerging Viral Pathogen Claim. It penetrates bacterial cell membranes, helping ensure thorough disinfection. OPTIM OS1 kills SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in only 30 seconds.
Formulated with the user in mind
OPTIM OS1 is fragrance-free, dye-free, and does not emit any VOCs. The LAS Active System has undergone thorough safety reviews recognized by Health Canada, the FDA and EPA.
Surface Disinfectant Contact Time*
*Contact time in minutes. If blank, no published information was available. Information was obtained from publicly available material in August 2024. Information will be updated if there are changes in claims.
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