Micro-Kill Disinfectants & Germicidal Wipes

Infection control in a busy clinical environment comes down to matching the right chemistry to the right pathogen and contact time. Medline's Micro-Kill line gives facilities a complete disinfection toolkit—bleach-based germicidals for high-risk pathogens like C. difficile spores, quaternary ammonium formulas for routine daily cleaning, and alcohol wipes for fast turnaround on hard, non-porous surfaces.

The distinction that matters most on this shelf is bleach versus quat. Micro-Kill Bleach Germicidal solutions and wipes use a 1:10 sodium hypochlorite dilution—the concentration recommended when sporicidal action is needed, such as isolation rooms and areas exposed to C. diff. They arrive ready to use in 32 oz. spray bottles, 1-gallon refills, and canister or soft-pack wipes (from compact 6 x 10.7 inch cloths up to large 12 x 12 inch wipes) so you can size the format to the task without over-diluting or mixing on site.

For everyday surface disinfection where sporicidal strength isn't required, the quat-based options are more economical and gentler on surfaces. Micro-Kill Q3 and NQ5 concentrates dilute at 1:256, stretching a 5-gallon bucket or half-gallon jug across a great deal of cleaning, while the Q10 and NQ5 ready-to-use sprays handle spot work. Need to reduce airborne odor and clean at once? The Micro-Kill Foaming Disinfectant Cleaner clings to vertical and angled surfaces. And Micro-Kill One alcohol wipes combine quat and ethyl alcohol for a quick, low-residue wipe-down between patients.

When ordering, check the label's listed contact time for the specific organism you're targeting—bleach and quat products differ—and confirm you're stocking both a sporicidal and a general-purpose disinfectant so staff aren't reaching for the wrong bottle. Explore complementary infection-prevention supplies in Micro-Guard and Micro Essentials.