Methods of Application

Whatever Detergent and Disinfectant are Selected, It is Important That:

Spraying versus mopping. Mopping = Slopping. Spraying is always preferable over mopping whenever possible.

The advantage of spraying/foaming as a method of application is that the disinfectant doesn’t get contaminated by organic material as it would in a mop bucket, and takes less time.
Commercial sprayers can be set to automatically supply the correct dilution.
Hose-end or high-pressure sprayers/foamers coat the area to be cleaned more effectively than hand-held spray bottles, and should be used whenever practical.
Animals must never be present when this is used.
Although a high-pressure sprayer/foamer may reduce the need for scrubbing, no matter what system is used, caked on organic material still needs to be mechanically scrubbed using a brush or mop.

Mopping should be avoided if possible.
Mopping or wiping on disinfectant using a paper towel is generally less efficient than spraying/foaming.
However, it may be the only practical option in some circumstances, such as in rooms without drains or where the animal stays in the cage while it is cleaned (spot cleaning).
Mopping does have the advantage of reduced aerosolization of disinfectant and moisture.
A potentially MAJOR disadvantage of mopping (or the use of a bucket, and rags or brush for cat cages) is the potential for the cleaning solution to get heavily contaminated by organic matter.
Over the course of cleaning a number of cages/runs or a large floor surface, it can render the disinfectant ineffective, spreading disease through the contaminated water.
A solution for this, particularly when cleaning cat cages, is to use a separate rag or new paper towels for each cage. Even so, buckets of disinfectant should be emptied, rinsed and refilled between cleaning each ward or area (excluding Prevail™)

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