Cleaning materials for COVID-19

[Superzob]

If, like me, you're struggling to find an antiseptic or antiviral spray or wipe in the supermarket, you might find something suitable under your kitchen sink!

Most cleaning products contain surfactants (basically soaps or detergents), but many also contain biocides, which means they are active against bacteria, fungi and viruses. The two ingredients to look for on the labels are Benzalkonium chloride or Benzisothiazolinone; products containing these ingredients will disinfect as well as clean.

There has been a lot of talk about whether antibacterial products work with viruses but, if they contain one of the above ingredients, then they presumably will. Obviously, you can also use bleach-based products, as these will oxidise any organism.

Hope that saves you a frustrating trip to the supermarket!

[blackcat64013]

Good to know these active ingredients. There so many people trying to make their own "useless" sanitizers. Alcohol also works if it is at least 75% in strength. I am thinking strong vodka is good to try. Just dilute to 75% and you can save some to drink 😁