Protocol For The Use And Storage Of Cleaning And Disinfecting Products – January 2024

Only cleaning and disinfecting products approved by Muskoka Family Focus and Children’s Place shall be used by our employees in all programs. MSDS/SDS sheets will be provided for the approved products (with your initial supply only) and MUST be maintained in accordance with your supervisors’ instructions. Preference is for school age programs to keep them in their Licensing Bins.

• APPROVED PRODUCTS:
  • RMC Envirocare – Low foam all-purpose cleaner
  • GENERAL PURPOSE CLEANING BY MFF STAFF
    • General day-to-day cleaning of walls, floors and spills etc.
      • Product supplied through MFF&CP. Use ALL PURPOSE CLEANER manufactured by Rochester Midland – mixed at program. Available at Admin Office.
      • Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when handling and mixing product. Product mixes to a green colour (1:32 dilution ratio).
      • Product is provided in spray bottles, clearly labelled with the product information, the expiry date and the program name.
    • Heavily Soiled or Heavy-Duty Cleaning
      • Product supplied through MFF&CP. OXIVIR TB (1 minute spray) manufactured by Diversey INC. – product is premixed and is available at Administration Office.
      • Cleaning and Disinfecting Surfaces of Blood and Bodily Fluids: Gloves should be worn. Remove excess blood and bodily fluid with absorbent material.
      • Product is premixed, apply to surface and soak for 30 seconds, wipe dry. The follow disinfecting instructions below.
  • DISINFECTING
    • General everyday disinfecting:
      • Product supplied through MFF&CP. OXIVIR Tb manufactured by Diversey which comes premixed and available through MFF&CP. *Entire surface must be wet. This product a one minute contact/kill time and does NOT require a rinse for non-food contact surface, therefore making them efficient to use on surfaces for diapering and toileting. Food contact surfaces or items that might go into a child’s mouth must be rinsed with water after it is disinfected with the OXIVIR Tb wipe or 1 Minute Spray.
      • OXIVIR TB WIPES -Product supplied by MFF&CP for diaper change table or mat is OXIVIR Tb wipes manufactured by Diversey. *If wipe continues to be wet, it may be used on multiple surfaces. The wipes have a one minute contact/kill time and do NOT require a rinse for non-food contact surface, therefore making them efficient to use on surfaces for diapering and toileting. Food contact surfaces or items that might go into a child’s mouth must be rinsed with water after it is disinfected with the OXIVIR Tb wipe.
      • If the change table or surface is soiled, it should first be cleaned with a wipe to remove feces and then disinfected using a new OXIVIR Tb wipe.
      • Product supplied through MFF&CP.  OXIVIR TB is a concentrate form and mixes clear (no colour at a 1:16 dilution ratio – 1 litre of water:64 ml or 1/3 cup of concentrate) and is provided in spray bottles, clearly labelled with the product information, the expiry date and the program name. *Entire surface must be wet. This product has a 1 minute kill time and does NOT require a rinse which makes it efficient for use on tables, chairs and toys that do not go into the children’s mouth once dried; anywhere or on anything where the children’s hands will come into contact with the surface or toy that isn’t dry must be rinsed after the 5 minute kill time.
      •  Check expiry date on the pre mix Oxivir 1 min often. For mixed concentrate expiry is 28 days from the date is was made.
      • Test strips are available and should be used daily to monitor the strength of the product and results recorded and placed in disinfecting binder.
      • Always rinse Oxivir from food contact surfaces and toys that may go into a child’s mouth.
    • Disinfecting of bodily fluid spills or in an “Outbreak” situation:
      • Product supplied through MFF&CP. OXIVIR TB 1 min manufactured by Diversey (however currently unavailable and replaced by OXIVIR TB) – comes premixed or can be mixed (1:16 dilution ratio –1 litre of water:64 ml or 1/3 cup of concentrate) and available through MFF&CP
      • Product is a clear liquid and is provided in spray bottles, clearly labelled with the product information, expiry date and the program name.
      • Product should be sprayed on surfaces, change tables and toys and left to air dry whenever possible.
      • ALWAYS USE THIS PRODUCT TO DISINFECT ANY SPILLS OF FECES, VOMIT, BLOOD, URINE, ETC. Remove excess blood and fluids with paper towels and clean area first by applying diluted (1:16) solution to surface, soak 30 seconds and wipe dry. Disinfect contaminated area by applying diluted (1:16) solution to surface; allow to remain wet for 1 minute. Wipe surface dry or rinse. *WEAR GLOVES FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION. If you think there is the possibility that there is going to be contact with your skin, eyes or clothes wear a disposable gown and goggles to protect the eyes.
  • KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREA
    • Product supplied by MFF. SANIBET MULTI-RANGE manufactured by Becto Corporation LTD. Product is a pink liquid, mixes a pale pink colour (.5oz:24oz – less than one pump from the jug of concentrate) and is provided in spray bottles, clearly labelled with the product information and the program name.
    • Product must be tested with a QUAT test strip and the reading must be at 200 – 400 ppm. *This product has a 90 second kill time, does not require a rinse and is food safe.
  • CARPET CLEANING
    • General cleaning
      • Product supplied through MFF&CP: Bissell Clean and Protect
      • Mix as per directions (using marks on the inside of the formula cap, add 7 oz of Bissell Clean and Protect formula to the tank. Add water to the tank until you reach the fill line.
• STORAGE OF CLEANING AND DISINFECTING PRODUCTS
  • All products are to be kept in their original containers and clearly marked. Always follow expiry dates on products and clearly circle or highlight in some manner, the expiry date on the original bottle with a black pen for easy reference.
  • Any products that require mixing are to be done so according to instructions and mixed into the containers provided by MFF&CP.
  • ALL CLEANING AND DISINFECTING PRODUCTS ARE TO BE STORED AND KEPT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES.

*Additional information:

• If disinfecting utensils with SANIBET – immerse utensils for at least two minutes and let the items dry. No rinse
  required.
• When using OXIVIR Tb wipes on food surfaces be sure to use plates (wet foods) or napkins (dry foods). If food is going to be placed directly on food surfaces, then a rinse with a clean cloth and potable water needs to happen.
• Remember to check expiry dates daily.