| Parameter |
KennelSol® |
Bleach |
Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide |
"Ideal" Disinfectant Parameter |
| pH |
7.0 - 8.0 |
11.5 |
1.0 - 2.3 |
7.0 (neutral) |
| Cleaning Ability |
excellent |
very poor |
poor |
*The single most important aspect of a suitable animal care disinfectant |
| General Disinfection Dilution Requirement |
1:64
2 ounces/gallon |
1:32
4 ounces/gallon |
1:16
8 ounces/gallon |
2 ounces/gallon is ideal |
| Parvo Disinfection Dilution Requirement |
1:16
8 ounces/gallon @ 10 minutes |
1:9
14 ounces/gallon |
1:16
8 ounces/gallon @ 5 minutes |
Concentrations are product dependent |
| Fragrance |
pleasant Wintergreen |
foul |
unpleasant |
Animals have a heightened sense of smell, and inappropriate odors create unnecessary stress |
| One-Step Functionality |
no pre-cleaning required |
pre-cleaning is necessary |
pre-cleaning is necessary |
Ability to clean, disinfect, and deodorize with no rinsing being necessary |
| Facility Compatability |
compatable |
very corrosive |
corrosive |
Should be compatable with materials commonly used in your facility |
| Ability to Function in Organic Load |
up to 5% organic debris |
inactivated by organic debris and creates carcinogenic by-products |
up to 5% organic debris |
Can function in an organic load |
| Hard Water Compatability |
up to 400 ppm |
poor function |
200 ppm only |
Can easily function in hard water up to 400 ppm |
| Environmentally Friendly |
yes |
definitely not |
releases phosphates in the environment |
Choose disinfectants that are environmentally responsible |
| Spectrum of Activity |
excellent |
excellent, but too many variables for confidence |
excellent, but read the label on required concentrations |
Covers major pathogens of concern to the Animal Care Industry |
| Cost |
inexpensive |
cheap, but pre-cleaning is required |
very expensive when used at proper use dilution |
Cost effective - you must read labels to be sure you are using proper dilutions |
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Closest to Ideal |
Very Poor Choice |
Read Carefully Before You Buy |
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