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Disinfection and Sterilization

Session: APIC25 AJIC Poster Rounds

APR-04 - DS 45 What the Quat?! Decreased Disinfectant Concentration Due to Quat Binding Observed Between a Quat-based Disinfectant and Microfiber Cloths

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
9:22 AM - 9:27 AM PT
Location: Digital Poster Theater
Disclosure(s):
Rachel A. Watson, MBA, MPH, LSSGB, CIC: No financial relationships to disclose

Learning Objectives:

  • Define the term quat binding and explain how it can impact the efficacy of quat-based disinfectants.
  • Identify the most and least effective cleaning methods and materials to minimize quat binding and maintain disinfectant efficacy.
  • Discuss the implications of quat binding on healthcare-associated infections and propose strategies to mitigate the issue.