Kill Cold and Flu Germs with IV-7 Disinfectant
Flu season is almost here. Besides washing hands often and getting a vaccine, one of the easiest and best things to do is to regularly clean and disinfect surfaces.
Cleaning and disinfecting are not the same thing. Cleaning removes germs from surfaces, while disinfecting actually destroys them. Cleaning with soap and water to remove dirt and most of the germs is usually enough. But often, you need to disinfect for an extra level of protection from germs.
Disinfectants are specifically registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and contain ingredients that actually destroy bacteria and viruses. Make sure you are using an authentic disinfectant by checking that the product label says “Disinfectant” and has an EPA registration number.
While surfaces may look clean, many infectious germs may be lurking around. In some instances, germs can live on surfaces for hours and even days. The length of time that cold or flu germs can survive outside the body on an environmental surface, such as a doorknob, varies greatly: from a few seconds to 48 hours, depending on the specific virus and the type of surface. Flu viruses tend to live longer on surfaces than cold viruses do. Also, cold and flu viruses live longer on nonporous surfaces (plastic, metal or wood) than they do on porous surfaces (fabrics, skin, paper). Although cold and flu viruses primarily spread from person-to-person contact, you can also become infected from contact with contaminated surfaces.
A unique disinfectant available on the market today is the SDC-powered IV-7 disinfectant. Broad spectrum, recommended for disinfecting non-porous surfaces, IV-7 is a great alternative to harsh chemicals, and proven to kill over 99.999% of germs. Does not require rinsing after application.
Use IV-7 Disinfectant on those areas where there can be large numbers of dangerous germs and where there is a possibility that these germs could be spread to others: door knobs, kitchens (counters, appliances handles, etc), bathrooms, classrooms, shopping carts, lunchrooms to name a few. Public places such as schools and daycare centers are especially at risk for disease spread, therefore added precautions are recommended.
