| AJIC - Sticky Situations? The Impact of Tape on Surface Disinfection |
| Thursday, May 07, 2026 11:40 AM |
| Tapes and adhesives are ubiquitous in healthcare for labeling equipment and posting signs, yet their removal often leaves residual material. This study aimed to (1) quantify the effect of tape residue on microbial adherence to environmental surfaces and (2) evaluate whether tape affects disinfection effectiveness. Experimental results demonstrate that tape-covered environmental surfaces do not harbor increased microbial contamination and do not impede complete disinfection. Read more. |