Wellness

[ms traditional]

interesting info about their products can be found at their web site under healthy-home.  lysol.com

[Anonymous032819]

Does Lysol kill the Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)?

Specific Lysol products have demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) on hard, non-porous surfaces. In accordance with the EPA Viral Emerging Pathogen Policy, the following Lysol products can be used against 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) when used in accordance with the directions for use.

• Lysol® Disinfectant Spray EPA #777-99

• Lysol® Disinfectant Spray Max Cover Mist #777-127

• Lysol® Multi-Surface Cleaner Pourable EPA #777-89

• Lysol® Multi-Purpose Cleaner with Hydrogen Peroxide EPA #777-126

• Lysol® Multi-Purpose Cleaner with Bleach EPA #777-83

• Lysol® Power Bathroom Cleaner EPA #675-55

• Lysol® Power Foam Bathroom Cleaner EPA #777-71

• Lysol® Power Toilet Bowl Cleaner EPA #777-81

• Lysol® Toilet Bowl Cleaner with Bleach EPA #777-102

[Mindy D]

Lysol has been tested against human coronavirus* but not tested against COVID-19. It's not possible to test Lysol against SARS, MERS or COV-19 as these are pathogens with highly restricted access. 

*229E (alpha coronavirus
*NL63 (alpha coronavirus)

*OC43 (beta coronavirus)

*HKU1 (beta coronavirus)

[ms traditional]

per CNN re Lysol/Clorox products:

The US Environmental Protection Agency has some guidance: The disinfectants are thought to be effective against the novel coronavirus. But until tests confirm this, its ability to kill the novel coronavirus has not been scientifically proven.

since nothing is conclusive against the new strain, what will others use to keep areas as clean of bacteria as possible? what have you read? what extra precautions will you take?

[SilleeMee]

If I find the need to disinfect certain hard surfaces then I use 70% isopropyl alcohol to wipe the appropriate things down. I can also put that in a spray bottle and use it on soft surfaces, for example upholstery and linens. I use Lysol Laundry Sanitizer in my wash to disinfect mostly linens, not so much the clothes I wear. Everything else gets cleaned with soap and water.

The EPA has a registry for antimicrobials. Those are the ones recognized by OSHA and other public health safety officials.

https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/selected-epa-registered-disinfectants#pathogens

[CelticCrafter]

What are you supposed to do, carry it with you and spray everything before you touch it or yourself after you come home?

I'll admit to being a bit of a germophobe when it comes to certain things but people are starting to get a little ridiculous over this whole thing.

[dex]

@SilleeMee @If someone gets sick in your home how would you sanitize the home after.I read that you can become reinfected.

[ms traditional]

just curious what others are thinking.  i'm not a germophobe - but may carry some sanitizing wipes going forward.  i'm in a big city in California.

[SilleeMee]

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@dex wrote:

@SilleeMee @If someone gets sick in your home how would you sanitize the home after.I read that you can become reinfected.

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@dex 

I just do the same as I always do. I was taught in medical internship school about infection control and that we are to treat all things and people as if they could be potentially infectious. Hand washing is most important of all.

[patbz]

I have wipes, purell and gloves coming from Amazon today.  Additionally we are going to stock up on pastas, sauces, soups, canned meats, hamburger and cheese.  DH just read a list that LDS church recommends (we don't belong but they stock up) and 2/3s look like a good idea (no dried carrots for us!) such as Pinto beans , rice, dried milk.