The new warning comes from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), which is responsible for the regulatory oversight of all disinfectants and sanitizers (other than hand sanitizer and wipes) in the state. Since the start of the pandemic, with increasing numbers of people using these products, UDAF inspectors have been monitoring the claims made by brands about the efficacy of their products. In a statement, the department detailed how they “have found numerous improperly labeled or repackaged sanitizers, the improper use of sanitizers, and a number of fraudulent claims.” The department advises that in most cases, a product will require a “wet time” of up to 10 minutes after application, and will not be effective if wiped away sooner. “The fact is, painfully few disinfectants will last beyond the time they’re wet,” UDAF Pesticide Program Manager Henry Nahalewski said in a statement. The safest advise is to ignore any claims made on packaging or advertising, and to instead check whether or not a product has been EPA-certified by looking for an EPA Registration Number. This is usually found on the back of a product’s label close to the manufacturer’s address. You can then check that number against the EPA’s “List N,” which includes all products certified as being effective against coronavirus. Read on for some of those products, and for more on what kills COVID, check out These 2 Everyday Items Can Kill COVID in 2 Minutes, New Study Says. Read the original article on Best Life.
One of the most recognizable items on the EPA’s list of products that can kill COVID-19 is everyday Lysol disinfectant spray, which inactivates SARS-CoV-2 after two minutes of contact time. The classic Lysol product was added to the EPA’s list in July when lab tests concluded that it was effective against the virus, as was Lysol Disinfectant Max Cover Mist. The Clorox Company announced in September that a third-party laboratory confirmed to the EPA that Pine-Sol was shown to be effective against the novel coronavirus with “10-minute contact time on hard non-porous surfaces,” according to a statement. If you’re using it to combat COVID, remember to let it sit for the full 10 minutes to make sure the Pine-Sol does its job.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Three Zep disinfectants were found to inactivate COVID on surfaces in just one minute—Zep Antibacterial Disinfectant & Cleaner with Lemon, Zep Spirit II Ready-To-Use Detergent Disinfectant, and Zep All-Purpose Bathroom Disinfectant—according to the EPA’s list of COVID killers. And for more regular updates on COVID and more, sign up for our daily newsletter. According to the EPA, the novel coronavirus is among the 99.9 percent of germs Clorox bleach can kill. In addition, the CDC says a diluted bleach solution—made up of ⅓ cup bleach per 1 gallon of water or 4 teaspoons bleach per 1 quart of water—is an effective way to clean non-porous surfaces and combat the coronavirus. Just make sure to toss it at the end of the day because it will lose its potency. Also, remember to wear protective gloves when working with bleach and, though it should go without saying, don’t drink it. And for places that are taking action as COVID surges again, check out These 13 States Are Starting to Lock Down Again.
