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So how to disinfect items/hard objects infected with c diff that can neither be bleached nor can be washed mechanically with soap or detergent?

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This limits your : options, the item manufacturer may have a method that works, certain cleaning solutions may be useful and effective.

Answered 1/28/2020

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