Cleaning and Disinfection

Supreen: Resistance to Cleaners and Disinfectants

A fabrics’ ability to resist specific cleaners and disinfectants is an important part of the product’s performance. Supreen performance fabrics are tested using the rigorous protocol developed by fabric manufacturers and distributors in conjunction with the Association for Con- tract Textiles. This particular test is an accelerated exposure method to evaluate the impact of cleaners and disinfectants on woven fabrics. Test Method: The cleaner or disinfectant at the recommended dilution is placed on a sample of the fabric for 2 hours. Material is blotted dry and these steps are repeated over a four day period for a total of ten cycles. After the 10th cycle any chemical residue is wiped off using fresh water and the specimen is visually evaluated to the control sample for any visual changes.

Rating System

No Effect: No change in color or surface finish

Slight effect: Change in color or surface finish only visible at certain angles

Moderate effect: Change in color or surface finish visible from all and directions

Severe effect: Change in color or surface finish, which obviously alters the original condition of the specimen

Discoloring: Not acceptable beyond slight effect as noted above

Color transfer onto the blotting cloth: Not acceptable

Physical damage to the specimen (face or back): Not acceptable

Disclaimer

The test method is to evaluate the material’s relative resistance or compatibility to specific cleaners and/or disinfectant chemistries and is not an approval or recommendation of said cleaners and/or disinfectants. This test method is not intended to replicate a ‘real world’ scenario as there is no way to predict use (or misuse) of cleaners and/or disinfectants within an environment.

Supreen: Care, Cleaning, and Disinfection

Spot cleaning is always recommended. Prompt cleaning of stains will produce best results. Recommended cleaning steps are listed by type of stain.