Table 2.
The mean (n = 3) time required for 5% and 2% eucalyptus oil (EO) containing wipes and CHG/IPA control wipes to remove microbial biofilms from stainless steel surfaces.
Time for wipes to eliminate microbial biofilms (mins) | |||
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5% EO | 2% EO | Control | |
MRSA | <5 | <10 | >30 |
E. coli | <5 | <10 | >30 |
C. albicans | <5 | <5 | 25 |