Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are highly effective against non–spore-forming organisms, but they do not kill C. difficile spores or remove C. difficile from the hands [7, 19].

What disinfectant kills C. diff?

Overall, Clorox, Cidex OPA, and Virex were most effective at killing C. diff spores. Clorox and OPA were also effective at killing total vegetative cell growth, the cellular stage responsible for causing infections.

What is the best disinfectant for C. diff?

An EPA-approved disinfectant (EPA: LIST K: EPA's Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective against Clostridium difficile Spores) or 1:10 dilution of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (household bleach) and water freshly mixed daily should be used to disinfect the rooms of those residents with symptomatic (e.g., diarrhea) ...