Coronavirus continues to spread all over the United States of America, causing over 300 confirmed cases and 17 deaths as of Thursday, Mar. 6. U.S. health experts advised everyone to undergo proper hygiene with the use of hand sanitizers, regular washing of hands, and recently released the complete list of verified disinfectant brands that can kill COVID-19. Some of them include Clorox, Lysol, Purell, and other disinfectant brands.
These disinfectant brands will keep you safe from Coronavirus, say experts
If you are looking for that perfect and effective disinfectant brands and products, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or US EPA has recently released the complete list of all disinfectant brands and products that they identified that could kill the virus once used or sprayed.
SARS-CoV-2, which contains the Coronavirus, according to EPA, are "enveloped viruses, meaning they are one of the easiest types of viruses to kill with the appropriate disinfectant product."
EPA mentioned that in order for companies to be included on the list, the manufacturers have to provide the agency with data that show their products are effective against harder-to-kill viruses than SARS-CoV-2.
"EPA reviews the supporting information and determines if the claim is acceptable. Once approved, a company can make certain off-label claims as specified in the policy in the event of an outbreak such as the SARS-CoV-2," said EPA.
Here is the summary of the verified disinfectant brands that are included on the list from EPA:
- Clorox toilet cleaner with bleach
- Clorox disinfecting spray
- Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
- Lysol disinfectant max cover mist
- Lysol toilet bowl cleaners
- Lysol multi-surface cleaner and disinfectant spray
- PURELL Professional Surface Disinfectant Wipes
- BLEACH DISINFECTANT CLEANER
- LONZA DISINFECTANT WIPES
For the complete list of all confirmed disinfectant brands and products verified by EPA, visit their website here.
Since not all products in the list are all ready-to-use or RTU products, EPA made a warning to all users to carefully identify and follow the needed concentration-time for each product to work effectively.
"EPA strongly recommends following the product label use directions for enveloped viruses, as indicated by the approved emerging viral pathogen claim on the master label," said EPA. "If the directions for use for viruses/virucidal activity list different contact times or dilutions, use the longest contact time or most concentrated solution."
Other items like vinegar are not yet verified whether they can use against COVID-19, says EPA
ABC News reported that EPA has not yet reviewed other items that rumored to kill Coronavirus like vinegar and other household items. But the agency said that it is safer for households to choose the tested products on the list to protect them from potentially getting the virus.
As of today, Mar. 6, Coronavirus has already killed less than 4,000 confirmed victims and has over 100,000 cases around the globe.
