How do you clean up blood-borne pathogens?

 

EPA-registered tuberculocidal disinfectants considered appropriate for this purpose.

• Follow all Universal Precautions standard-precautions.html
• Wipe up the spill as much as possible with paper towel or other absorbent material. Gently pour disinfectant solution  onto all contaminated areas. Let bleach solution remain on contaminated area for 20 minutes and then wipe up remaining solution.

 

 

Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in your house can help lessen the community spread of germs and bacteria.

 

A surface can look clean but still harbor illness-causing bacteria for several hours or days. Stay cautious and vigilant!