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  • Title: Comparison of floor sanitation methods.
    Author: De Lorenzi S, Finzi G, Parmiggiani R, Cugini P, Cacciari P, Salvatorelli G.
    Journal: J Hosp Infect; 2006 Mar; 62(3):346-8. PubMed ID: 16376456.
    Abstract:
    Two methods for cleaning waxed polyvinylchloride and porcelain grès hospital room floors were compared in order to determine their decontamination capacity: dry wiping followed by damp washing, and damp washing followed by dry wiping. Dry wiping followed by damp washing did not produce any significant reduction in the average bacterial load. However, damp washing followed by dry wiping reduced the bacterial load for both types of flooring. The difference was statistically significant.
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