Okla. Admin. Code § 310:215-5-2

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 310:215-5-2 - Methods of treatment

(a)Washing and drying.

(1)Pillows. Feather pillows will be considered as having been germicidally treated when the feathers and ticking are kept intact without opening, and washed by a commercial laundry method with subsequent drying to remove moisture.

(2)Mattresses. Hair mattresses will be considered as having been germicidally treated when the hair is removed from the ticking and washed by a commercial laundry method and subsequently dried to remove all moisture, and where the ticking is washed and subsequently dried.

(b)Other methods. Any other method of germicidal treatment may be used in germicidally treating bedding and materials, provided it has first been approved by the Department. The methods for germicidal treatment of used or soiled articles of bedding for lease or resale, are approved by the Oklahoma State Health Department, as provided by Sections 310:215-5-1 and 310:215-5-2. Any person desiring to use either of these methods of germicidal treatment shall apply to the Consumer Protection Service, Oklahoma State Health Department for a permit and for approval of the techniques they plan to use. The following wording shall be printed or stamped on the "Second-Hand Material, Sanitized" label, below the word "Sanitized": THE SURFACE OF THIS SECOND-HAND ARTICLE HAS BEEN CLEANSED AND GERMICIDALLY TREATED BY THE METHOD INDICATED BELOW.

(c)Dry/wet physical cleansing. The following Dry/Wet Physical Cleansing methods for germicidal treatment of used or soiled articles of bedding for lease or resale shall consist of:

(1) A physical cleaning technique followed by,

(2) the application of a germicidal agent and an insecticide and

(3) adequate drying before lease or resale.

(d)Dry method. The dry method shall include the following:

(1) The article(s) of bedding shall be physically brushed so as to dislodge loose dirt and debris. This brushing shall be followed by a thorough vacuuming so as to remove this dirt and debris.

(2) An approved germicidal agent shall be applied to thoroughly dampen the surface of the article(s) of bedding.

(3) An approved insecticide shall be applied to the surface of the article of bedding.

(4) The article(s) of bedding shall be thoroughly aired and dried before offering for lease or resale.

(5) This method shall not be used if the article(s) of bedding is stained with body fluids and/or excrement. If particles of soil (not stain) can not be removed by this dry method, the wet method must be used.

(e)Wet method. The wet method shall include the following:

(1) The surface of the article(s) of bedding shall be washed thoroughly with detergent and warm or hot water. This washing may be accomplished by hand brush, rug or furniture shampoo or steam-cleaning type applicators or other similar applicators.

(2) One or more clear water rinses shall be applied to the surface of the article(s) of bedding so as to remove all accumulated detergent and dislodged soil. The application may be by similar applicators as the wash cycle.

(3) An approved germicidal agent shall be applied to the article(s) of bedding so as to thoroughly dampen the surface.

(4) An approved insecticide shall be applied to the article of bedding so as to thoroughly dampen the surface.

(5) The article(s) of bedding shall be thoroughly aired and dried before offering for lease or resale.

(f)Germicidal and insecticidal agents.

(1) The germicidal and insecticidal agents may be added to the wash water, the rinse water or may be applied separately. These agents must be applied to the article of bedding so as to cause total surface contact. The agents shall be registered with the U.S Environmental Protection Agency and the Oklahoma State Department of Agriculture for these intended purposes.

(2) Any approved germicidal agent used for treating articles of bedding must have an additive product which provides florescent particles when viewed under ultraviolet light (black light) and magnification. The purpose for this requirement, is to provide a uniform method for detection of the presence of the germicidal treatment agent on articles of bedding, by enforcement officials.

(3) Records shall be kept by the permit holder to show the amount of germicidal and/or insecticidal agent used on each article of bedding in addition to other applicable records required under Rule VI, Section "L". The words "Physical Cleaning-Dry" or "Physical Cleaning-Wet," shall be used to describe these methods on the label "Second-hand Material Sanitized" which shall be affixed to each article of bedding.

(g)Treatment devices.

(1) Germicidal treatment devices shall be properly housed to afford protection to the device and to allow for adequate working space around the device. Adequate space shall be provided for storage and segregation of treated and untreated bedding and materials. All rooms shall be clean, and germicidal treatment devices shall be cleaned and maintained in good repair and proper working condition.

(2) Accurate records shall be kept by the operator of the germicidal treatment device, and such records shall show the following information concerning each article treated.

(A) Date germicidally treated

(B) Lot number (chart number)

(C) Tag number (article number)

(D) Name and address of buyer, if any

(3) All records and charts and/or information thereon shall be available to the Department.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:215-5-2

Amended at 14 Ok Reg 2254, eff 6-12-97