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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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*Please note that OPTIM 1 or OPTIM 33TB chemical has to be ordered separately
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PREMIUM QUALITY
The wipes feature a special superior quality design. The unique, non-woven bond pattern with uniform pore size ensures that the liquid is present on the substrate rather than being absorbed.
The result:
- The liquid is deposited onto the surface instead of staying inside the wipe
- Wipes remain thoroughly wet and do not dry out
- Durable and strong with no lint residue
- Capable of covering a large area with minimal wipe use
- Economical consumption with less waste
- Please note: Empty cans no longer sold separately
Instructions, when using with OPTIM 33TB:
- Remove lid and fill container with 25 oz. (about 3 cups) of Optim 1 or Optim 33TB surface disinfectant.
- Pull up corner of first wipe from center of roll and push 1/2” to 3/4” through X in lid.
- Replace lid.
- Lift lid top and pull up wipes one at a time.
When used with surface disinfectants other than OPTIM 1 or Optim 33TB, we recommend that the customer contact the chemical manufacturer to obtain more information on proper usage.
To prevent excess waste, simply reuse the STAT-Wipes container. Just insert a new roll of dry wipes and add 25 oz. of surface disinfectant. It's that easy.
* Please note that chemical has to be ordered separately. To order OPTIM 33TB or Optim 1
OPTIM 1 and OPTIM 33 TB are One-Step Disinfectant Cleaners that offer the optimal infection control choice that helps you maintain a clean and safer working environment.
*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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