Waterline cleaning solutions and treatments are used to avoid contamination and ensure properly functioning bottle and self-contained waterlines. Product options include cleaning liquids, tablets and powders.
Table 1: Comparison of Numeric Data for Top 10 Waterline Cleaning Solutions & Treatments
| Product Name | CFU Level | Package Quantity | Price per Package | Active Ingredient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AquaLiant™ Dental Unit Waterline Treatment System Microbial Straw Cartridge – 100 TDS or More | <10 CFU/ml | 1/Pkg | $153.99 | Silver Ion |
| CitriSil™ Shock Tablet, 20/Pkg | Not Provided | 20/Pkg | $59.99 | Not Provided |
| VistaTab™ Dental Waterline Cleaner, 1.7 g Tablets | Not Provided | 15/Pkg | $54.99 | Chlorine Dioxide |
| Mint-A-Kleen® Dental Unit Waterline and Bottle Cleaner – 10/Pkg | < 200 CFU/mL | 10/Pkg | $67.99 | Chlorhexidine |
| VistaClean™ Irrigant Solution Concentrate | Not Provided | Not Provided | $33.99 | Organic Citrus Botanicals |
| CitriSil™ Blue Waterline Cleaner, Tablets – 2 Liter | <10 CFU/ml | Not Provided | $69.99 | Not Provided |
| ICX™ Tablet Waterline Treatment, 50/Pkg – For Cascade and Performer, 0.7 Liter | Not Provided | 50/Pkg | $69.99 | Not Provided |
| Patterson® Waterline Maintenance Tablets, 50/Pkg – 2 Liter Treatment | Not Provided | 50/Pkg | $56.99 | Not Provided |
| Sterilex® Ultra Liquid Solution, 10 Applications/Pkg | Not Provided | 10/Pkg | $149.99 | Alkaline Peroxide |
| BluTab™ Waterline Tablets – Treats 2 Liter Size Bottles, 50 Tablets/Pkg | <10 CFU/mL | 50/Pkg | $68.99 | Not Provided |
Table 2: Comparison of Key Features for Top 10 Waterline Cleaning Solutions & Treatments
| Product Name | Cleaning Agent Type | Manufacturer Name | Standards Met | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AquaLiant™ Dental Unit Waterline Treatment System Microbial Straw Cartridge – 100 TDS or More | Continuous Cleaning & Maintenance | Pelton & Crane | Noncorrosive | Pelton & Crane equipment and KaVo handpieces |
| CitriSil™ Shock Tablet, 20/Pkg | Shock Treatment | STERISIL, INC | FDA | Not Provided |
| VistaTab™ Dental Waterline Cleaner, 1.7 g Tablets | Continuous Cleaning & Maintenance | HU-FRIEDY | EPA | Not Provided |
| Mint-A-Kleen® Dental Unit Waterline and Bottle Cleaner – 10/Pkg | Chlorhexidine Formula | Not Provided | ADA and CDC Water Quality Standards | Not Provided |
| VistaClean™ Irrigant Solution Concentrate | Irrigant Solution | Not Provided | Not Provided | Not Provided |
| CitriSil™ Blue Waterline Cleaner, Tablets – 2 Liter | Not Provided | Not Provided | EPA | Self-contained water bottles |
| ICX™ Tablet Waterline Treatment, 50/Pkg – For Cascade and Performer, 0.7 Liter | Effervescing Tablet | Not Provided | Not Provided | Cascade and Performer, 0.7 liter |
| Patterson® Waterline Maintenance Tablets, 50/Pkg – 2 Liter Treatment | Shock & Maintenance Tablets | Patterson Dental Supply | Not Provided | 2 Liter |
| Sterilex® Ultra Liquid Solution, 10 Applications/Pkg | External Bottle System | Not |
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1. AquaLiant™ Dental Unit Waterline Treatment System Microbial Straw Cartridge
AquaLiant™ Dental Unit Waterline Treatment System helps keep waterlines clean and safe and has a noncorrosive formulation that will not damage dental equipment when used as directed.
- Compatible with Pelton & Crane equipment and KaVo handpieces
- Treatment protocol continuously treats and maintains waterlines
- Easy to use
Active Ingredient: Silver Ion
Brand: AquaLiant™
CFU Level: <10 CFU/ml
Cleaning Agent Type: Continuous Cleaning & Maintenance
Manufacturer Name: PELTON & CRANE
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Safety & Environmental Features: Noncorrosive
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2. CitriSil™ Shock Tablet
CitriSil Shock tablets continuously disinfect and maintain dental waterlines.
- Essential in killing odor-causing bacteria
- Administer once a month to maintain dental water compliance
Brand: CitriSil™
Cleaning Agent Type: Shock Treatment
Color: Orange
Container Type: Single-Dispensing Packet
Manufacturer Name: STERISIL, INC
Package Quantity: 20/Pkg
Product Form: Tablet
Standards Met: FDA
3. VistaTab™ Dental Waterline Cleaner
As an EPA registered antimicrobial, VistaTab™ is a powerful waterline cleaner tablet that is used monthly to reduce bacterial contamination in dental waterlines. VistaTab™ dissolves quickly when combined with water, to create a solution of chlorine dioxide, which is up to seven times more effective than chlorine bleach without being corrosive.
Brand: VistaTab™
Cleaning Agent Type: Continuous Cleaning & Maintenance
Manufacturer Name: HU-FRIEDY
Package Quantity: 15/Pkg
Product Form: Tablet
Standards Met: EPA
4. Mint-A-Kleen® Dental Unit Waterline and Bottle Cleaner
Mint-A-Kleen is a proven formula for dental unit waterline treatment. For thorough treatment, Mint-A-Kleen directly contacts the microbial contamination on the walls of the dental water bottles and waterlines. Use Mint-A-Kleen once per week in 3 easy steps: Air-purge waterlines, add Mint-A-Kleen and flush waterlines with water. PROVEN:
- EPA registered. Mint-A-Kleen is a chlorhexidine formula that is EPA registered as a dental unit waterline cleaner (EPA #:85298-2)
- Research confirms Mint-A-Kleen used by itself maintains dental water quality < 200 CFU/mL
- Does not require the use of multiple products (i.e., tablets, powders, cartridges, irrigants or filters)
- Mint-A-Kleen meets ADA and CDC water quality standards (< 500 CFU/mL)
5. VistaClean™ Irrigant Solution Concentrate
VistaClean™ Irrigant Solution Concentrate, is a daily irrigant solution derived from organic citrus botanicals and is safe to use with patients. Helps protect waterlines and equipment from deposits and scale. Solution works to emulsify organic and inorganic contaminants that can build up in waterlines.
- Leaves no taste or odor
- Completely nontoxic, environmentally friendly
- Noncorrosive
- Has no negative effect on bond strength
6. CitriSil™ Blue Waterline Cleaner, Tablets
CitriSil Blue tablets continuously disinfect and maintain dental waterlines. Simply start with 1 CitriSil Shock tablet and follow with 1 CitriSil Blue tablet per refill of each self-contained water bottle.
- Using distilled or purified tap water, the tablet effervesces and provides a safe, pH-balanced treatment
- Produces a light blue tint for visual compliance
- EPA registered to produce less than or equal to 10 CFU per ml HPC purity, 50 times below the ADA and CDC guidelines
7. ICX™ Tablet Waterline Treatment – For Cascade and Performer
ICX™ Tablet Waterline Treatment makes continual waterline maintenance easy. Dental unit waterline systems may become contaminated with regular use, potentially posing a serious threat of infection to patients, as biofilm builds and adheres to the inner surfaces of the waterlines. Without residual protection, water quality may deteriorate between shock treatments. ICX effervescing tablets were specifically formulated to maintain waterlines on a daily basis. Just drop a fresh ICX tablet into an empty, self-contained water bottle before each filling and let it fizz into action.
- Requires no mixing or measuring
- Prevents the accumulation of odor and foul-tasting bacteria
- Remains active in the system for at least two weeks, eliminating the need to purge waterlines at night
- Provides safe treatment for patients and staff
- Noncorrosive to dental equipment
8. Patterson® Waterline Maintenance Tablets
Patterson® Waterline Maintenance Tablets are important tools in stopping microbial growth in dental waterlines.
- 50 tablets designed to treat 750 ml (0419184) or 2 Liters (0419192) of water
- Inhibits the growth of microbial contamination in dental unit waterlines
Brand: Patterson®
Cleaning Agent Type: Shock & Maintenance Tablets
Compatible Bottle Size: 2 Liter
Manufacturer Name: Patterson Dental Supply
Package Quantity: 50/Pkg
Product Form: Tablet
9. Sterilex® Ultra Liquid Solution
Sterilex® Ultra is a treatment for dental unit water lines applied through an external bottle system used for both shock and treatment.
- Pink dye indicator makes it easy to use once a week
- Works with any external water delivery system
- Noncorrosive
- Cost effective
- Removes deposits and debris
- Patented alkaline peroxide based
10. BluTab™ Waterline Tablets – Treats 2 Liter Size Bottles
BluTab™ waterline maintenance tablets are specially formulated to be continuously present in your water lines and to keep lines clean. An effervescing tablet is added to a self-contained water bottle each time it is refilled making weekly shock treatments and purging water lines at the end of the work day unnecessary.
- Safe for patients and staff; contains nontoxic ingredients
- Odorless and tasteless
- Effective for up to 28 days
- No effect on bonding system strengths
- EPA registered to provide less than or equal to 10 CFU/mL
