Trauma Knowledge

Porous vs. Nonporous Materials in Trauma Cleanup

Why porous materials can require a different decision path from sealed hard surfaces.

Practical guidance

Material porosity changes how contamination can penetrate and be retained.
Some materials can be cleaned and disinfected; others may require removal.
The least-destructive effective approach depends on material and contamination pathway.

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