Sterile cleaning kit

Abstract

A kit for forming a sterile cleaning solution. The kit is comprised of a container, a packet, a first flexible package and a second flexible package. The container contains a liquid and has an opening and a removable cap sealing the opening. The packet contains a pre-measured amount of an active agent. The first flexible package is dimensioned to enclose the container and the packet. The second flexible package is dimensioned to enclose the first flexible package, the container and the packet.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to cleaning solutions, and more particularly, to a self-contained kit for the preparation of a sterile cleaning and / or disinfectant solution. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Clean-rooms, operating rooms, and the like must be periodically cleaned and disinfected with sterile solution to maintain clean and sterile conditions therein. The sterile solution is typically formed by mixing sterile water and a sterile disinfecting or sterilant agent. Immediately prior to use, the sterile solution may be mixed in the room in which the solution is to be used. Conventional methods for forming a sterile cleaning solution involve measuring and pouring predetermined amounts of a disinfecting agent and water into a container such as a bucket. [0003] A problem associated with such mixing procedures is the potential exposure of a user to harsh and toxic chemicals. Another problem is measuring the respective components accurately...

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Benefits of technology

[0008] An advantage of the present invention is a self-contained sterile kit for forming a sterile cleaning and / or disinfectant solution.

[0009] Another advantage of the present invention is a kit as defined above having a packet or other container that is dimensioned to provide safe, efficient transfer of the disinfectant or sterilizing agent into the original container for the sterile water or an additional mixing bucket.

[0010] Another advantage of the present invention is a kit as defined above that provides pre-measured amounts of sterile water or liquid, and the disinfecting or sterilizing agent, and the pre-measured components allowing for accurate formation of the sterile cleaning solution.

[0011] Another advantage of the present invention is a kit as defined above that reduces waste and associated costs from improper mixing of components.

[0012] Another advantage of the present invention is a kit as defined above that facilitates the effectiveness of the cleaning solution.

[0013] Another advantage of the present invention is that a user does not need to provide sterile water or liquid in areas which are considered critical, thus providing a substantial savings and convenience for the user.

Problems solved by technology

A problem associated with such mixing procedures is the potential exposure of a user to harsh and toxic chemicals.

Another problem is measuring the respective components accurately to obtain a proper cleaning solution.

Measuring of the respective components improperly may reduce the effectiveness of the final sterile cleaning solution, or result in increased costs due to overuse of expensive materials.

Another problem associated with the current practice is the need to closely control and document the mixing activity which adds time and labor to the process.

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