Table 1.

Fomites tested

Fomite	Description	Manufacturer or source
Nonporous
Acrylic	Poly-methyl methacrylate, matte nonglare finish	Home Depot, Atlanta, GA
Glass	Slides	VWR, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Ceramic tile	Porcelain	Home Depot, Atlanta, GA
Laminate	Various colors	Wilsonart International, Temple, TX
Stainless steel	Gauge 304	AK Steel Corporation, West Chester, OH
Granite	One from India and two from Brazil	Granite Kitchen & Bath Countertops, Tucson, AZ
Porous
Cotton	100% of fabric content	Hometrends brand, Walmart, Bentonville, AR
Polyester	100% of fabric content	Hometrends brand, Walmart, Bentonville, AR
Paper currency	Cotton-based one-dollar bills	Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Fort Worth, TX, or Washington, DC