BLEACH ALTERNATIVES: As of July 1, 2013, Chapter 108, Article 3, Section 17 [245A.1446] has been amended to read: FAMILY CHILD CARE DIAPERING AREA DISINFECTION. Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0435, a family child care provider may disinfect the diaper changing surface with chlorine bleach in a manner consistent with label directions for disinfection or with a surface disinfectant that meets the following criteria: (1) the manufacturers label or instructions state that the product is registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency; (2) the manufacturers label or instructions state that the disinfectant is effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella choleraesuis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa; (3) the manufacturers label or instructions state that the disinfectant is effective with a ten minute or less contact time; (4) the disinfectant is clearly labeled by the manufacturer with directions for mixing and use; (5) the disinfectant is used only in accordance with the manufacturers directions; and (6) the product does not include triclosan or derivatives of triclosan. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Here is a list of bleach alternatives that currently meet the requirements outlined in Statute xxx and have been approved in other counties. This is not exhaustive and providers should read the product info and contact companies, if necessary, to ensure they still meet the requirements. Lysol Wipes Lysol Brand II Disinfecting Spray Comet Disinfecting Spray Clorox Disinfecting Spray-Fresh Scent Sol-U-Guard by Melaleuca OdoBan Betco AF315 Quat Stat Basic G by Shaklee Enviro Care Quick & Clean Pursue Broad Spectrum Disinfectant deodorizer spray Seventh Generation Disinfecting Multi-Surface Cleaner Seventh Generation Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner Clorox Cleanup with Bleach Thieves by Young Living Remember that you are NOT required to fill out any forms or variances to be able to use bleach alternatives, but they must meet the above requirements (on an ongoing basis). Please let us know if your county is misinterpreting the rule. DHS stated last week that they will be posting information on the DHS website about bleach alternatives. Becky has used and loves Shaklees Basic G for many years and Hollee has been using Seventh Generation for 6 years and loves it, too. Both are 100% natural...bonus!
Posted on: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 21:07:49 +0000
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