Hard Surface Disinfectants Recommended for Management of Swine Flu

(I-Newswire) April 29, 2009 - According to a report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found at http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/healthcare/influenzaguidance.html :

"Cleaning and disinfection can reduce the numbers of viruses present on environmental surfaces, which can help to minimize hand transfer of virus. Influenza viruses are enveloped, lipid-containing viruses, and as such are readily sensitive to a wide variety of chemical disinfectants. While historically there has been a clear distinction between pandemic strains of influenza viruses and seasonal influenza viruses based on antigenic specificity, there is no new evidence to suggest that pandemic influenza viruses are biophysically or biochemically different than seasonal influenza virus. Although pandemic influenza viruses may cause severe disease, influenza viruses are among the least resistant microorganisms to chemical disinfection. Therefore, routine cleaning and disinfection strategies used during influenza seasons could be applied for the environmental management of pandemic influenza."

Spray Nine Corporation, manufacturer of the Spray Nine Cleaner/Disinfectant, explains that cleaning and disinfection still require careful attention to detail. According to Marketing Manager Cary Zelich:

"There are 3 P's to proper disinfection: Product, Procedure, and Place. Use an EPA registered disinfectant according to its label instructions (Spray Nine kills Influenza A2 and Influenza A H3N2). Keep surfaces wet with disinfectant for the duration of the contact time listed on the label. This can be anywhere from under a minute to 10 minutes or more (Spray Nine kills viruses in 30 seconds). If the surface dries before the contact time has expired, reapply disinfectant to ensure complete results. Disinfect hard surfaces such as desks, tables, chairs, benches, lockers, toys, door knobs, light switches, telephones, sinks, toilets, showers and refrigerator exteriors. Surfaces disinfected should be rinsed or wiped with a damp cloth before use.

Spray Nine is currently working with an independent testing lab and the EPA to validate the product's effectiveness against the Influenza A H1N1 swine flu virus. For more information, call 1-800-477-7299 ext 116. Also view Spray Nine in action at: www.spraynine.com/swineflu


ABOUT SPRAY NINE – Spray Nine Corporation is the manufacturer of Spray Nine®, a multi-purpose cleaner and disinfectant. For over 50 years, the cleaning experts at Spray Nine have delivered "tough task" cleaners that save time and reduce effort.

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Spray Nine Corporation
251 North Comrie Avenue
518-762-4591 ext. 116

Company Contact Information
Cary Zelich, Marketing Manager