Providers can take control of preoperative nasal decolonization with 3M^™ Skin and Nasal Antiseptic. This simple, one-time application reduces nasal bacteria, including S. aureus, by 99.5% in just one hour and maintains this reduction for at least 12 hours. As part of a comprehensive preoperative protocol, 3M^™ Skin and Nasal Antiseptic is an important tool to help reduce SSIs while supporting antibiotic stewardship.