As the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to make it’s way across the U.S., questions have come up regarding disinfectants and their effectiveness. Read to learn more. 

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There has been a lot of confusion lately about whether store-bought disinfectants can be helpful in protecting people from COVID-19, and if so, which ones. Hank Drummond, Chief Clinical Officer of Cross Country Healthcare, states, “In our ongoing effort to keep our healthcare professionals safe and informed, we want to share some disinfectant guidelines. There are a number of cleaning agents that can be helpful in protecting you and your family. In addition to using these disinfectants, however, handwashing is still vital to curtail the spread of these viruses.”

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), products on the below list are qualified for use against COVID-19. They are all currently listed on the agency's Emerging Viral Pathogen program, in which manufacturers provide the EPA with data that shows their products are effective against harder-to-kill viruses.


Coronaviruses are considered enveloped viruses, which means they are one of the easiest types of viruses to kill with the appropriate disinfectant product, according to the EPA.

“Using the correct disinfectant is an important part of preventing and reducing the spread of illnesses, along with other critical aspects such as hand washing,” EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in a <a href="https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-releases-list-disinfectants-use-against-covid-19" target="_blank">news release</a>. “The EPA is providing this important information in a public and transparent manner on disinfectant products to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.”

The following disinfectants are listed on the <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cleaners-kill-coronavirus-lysol-clorox-043059041.html" target="_blank">EPA’s Emerging Viral Pathogen program</a>, which prevent and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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<li> Clorox Disinfecting Wipes</li>
<li> Clorox Commercial Solutions</li>
<li> Clorox Disinfecting Spray</li>
<li> Clorox Multi-Surface Cleaner + Bleach</li>
<li> Klercide 70/30 </li>
<li> Lonza Formulation</li>
<li> Lysol Clean &amp; Fresh Multi-Surface Cleaner</li>
<li> Lysol Disinfectant Max Cover Mist</li>
<li> Lysol Heavy-Duty Cleaner Disinfectant Concentrate</li>
<li> Oxycide Daily Disinfectant Cleaner</li>
<li> Peak Disinfectant Wipes</li>
<li> Peroxide Multi Surface Cleaner and Disinfectant</li>
<li> Peroxide Disinfectant and Glass Cleaner </li>
<li> Purell Professional Surface Disinfectant Wipes</li>
<li> Sani-Prime Germicidal Disposable Wipe</li>
<li> Sani-Prime Germicidal Spray</li>
	
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As always: Be Safe, Practice Safe and Know Safety at all times.


Reference <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cleaners-kill-coronavirus-lysol-clorox-043059041.html" target="_blank">https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cleaners-kill-coronavirus-lysol-clorox-043059041.html</a>

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