World Health Organization
Cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces in the context of COVID-19
After cleaning, the following disinfectants and defined concentrations can be used on environmental surfaces to achieve a >3 log10 reduction of human coronavirus, and they are also effective against other clinically relevant pathogens in the health-care setting.
- Ethanol 70-90%
- Chlorine-based products (e.g., hypochlorite) at 0.1% (1000 ppm) for general environmental disinfection or 0.5% (5000 ppm) for blood and body fluids large spills (See section: The use of chlorine-based products)
- Hydrogen peroxide >0.5%
Cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces in the context of COVID-19
Interim guidance
15 May 2020
After cleaning, the following disinfectants and defined concentrations can be used on environmental surfaces to achieve a >3 log10 reduction of human coronavirus, and they are also effective against other clinically relevant pathogens in the health-care setting.
- Ethanol 70-90%
- Chlorine-based products (e.g., hypochlorite) at 0.1% (1000 ppm) for general environmental disinfection or 0.5% (5000 ppm) for blood and body fluids large spills (See section: The use of chlorine-based products)
- Hydrogen peroxide >0.5%
Contact time of a minimum of 1 minute is recommended for these disinfectants or as recommended by the manufacturers. Other disinfectants can be considered, provided the manufacturers recommend them for the targeted microorganisms, especially enveloped viruses. Manufacturers’ recommendations for safe use as well as for avoiding mixing types of chemical disinfectants should always be considered when preparing, diluting or applying a disinfectant.
Products
Cleaning and disinfection offer accordingly with World Health Organization directives
Ready-to-use products already contain an amount of active ingredient that meets the parameters required by World Health Organization (WHO), while for concentrated products, a solution is obtained following the suggested dosages. The cleaning solution must be applied directly on the surface to be treated, using a cloth soaked in solution, mop, or nebulizer, etc. and must be left to act for the necessary time. For surfaces that come into contact with food, they must be rinsed thoroughly with water. Before proceeding, check the compatibility of the surfaces with the product to be used. Our premise Sanitec has decided to show you only products that meet WHO directives for each environment in terms of active ingredients. Our focus, once again, is supporting our customers with products that meet current needs.
