Are wipes, cloths, or towelettes pre-saturated with disinfectant the same
as traditional spray disinfectants?

When used correctly, commercially available disposable disinfectant wipes,
cloths, or towelettes are eective for cleaning and disinfecting environmental
surfaces in dental settings. Any disinfectant used in a dental setting should be
registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and be approved for
use in health care settings (i.e., hospital grade). Dental health care personnel
should always follow manufacturer recommendations for use of cleaners and
EPA-registered disinfectants (e.g., amount, dilution, contact time, safe use,

disposal). Disinfectant wipes that you can buy at the grocery store are not EPA-
registered and are not recommended for use in a dental setting.