These Disinfectants Have Been Proven to Work Against Coronavirus
The EPA claims there are 431 disinfectants that will kill SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. They made the list because they kill other similar viruses. But now, two disinfectants have been successfully tested against the real coronavirus that bothers you.
These products are Lysol Disinfectant Spray (EPA Reg No. 777-99) and Lysol Disinfectant Max Cover Mist (EPA Reg No. 777-127). They were already on List N , a list of disinfectants approved for use against COVID-19.
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What about the other 418? They are still considered approved for use against SARS-CoV-2 under EPA regulations for “new” pathogens , that is, brand new ones that have not been around long enough for all companies to test their products on them. … It is expected that the other disinfectants on the list will continue to work against it. You don’t have to go out and buy new disinfectants if you’ve already bought some of them.
If you want to check if your disinfectants are on the list, look at the EPA registration number on the label. You can search for products by number on the List N page. On this page you will learn which guidelines to follow, as disinfectants can often be used in several ways. For example, if you have a bubble disinfectant, bathroom dirt remover, the label will tell you how to use it to kill rotavirus. These are the instructions you should use to disinfect surfaces that may be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19.
To ensure you are using the product correctly, whatever it is, make sure the product stays wet on the surface for the recommended “contact time” (eg 5 minutes for cleaning vials or 2 minutes for newly approved Lysol. Disinfectant spray).