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It is a given that you have to practice good personal hygiene to prevent infectious diseases and viruses such as the COVID-19 coronavirus from striking you down, as per the CDC. However, you might have forgotten that environments also play a role in their spread. Specifically, you must clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces (e.g. doorknobs, toilets, tables) everyday, especially in your household.
That is where home disinfectant products come in. These kill off all unwanted, virus-causing germs and bacteria at home. Some of them even have an added bonus of bringing a pleasant, fragrant smell to the areas you are cleaning.
Listed here are some of the best home disinfectant products that are guaranteed to fight back against the coronavirus menace in your own home, ranging from surface cleaners to disinfectant wipes. For a virus-free home this season, here are 11 of the best coronavirus-fighting home disinfectant products:
1. Lysol Lime And Rust Toilet Bowl Cleaner (4-Pack)
The Lysol Lime And Rust Toilet Bowl Cleaner does not just erase nasty rings and hard-water stains on your bathroom toilet, it can kill over 99.9 percent of bacteria and viruses present and leaves behind a fresh and clean scent. It is even friendly to plumbing and septic systems too.
In stock March 24, the Lysol Clean And Fresh Multi-Surface Cleaner now has two times the original fragrance to give you a clean home with long lasting all-day freshness. It kills off up to 99.9 percent of viruses and bacteria, and comes in a variety of scents.
Available in packs of two on Amazon, the Gonzo Disinfectant Deodorizer And Cleaner revives your home by destroying offensive odors while leaving a refreshingly clean scent. It features a long-term odor control agent to keep all non-porous surface types smelling fresh, and works like a sponge to capture and destroy unwanted odor, moisture and other harmful pollutants.
SC Johnson's Pledge MultiSurface Floor Cleaner Concentrate is a streak and residue-free floor disinfecting cleaner that can kill 99.9 percent of virus-causing germs and bacteria. Currently available in packs of two, three and four on Amazon, it features a concentrated formula that is oil-free and safe for all types of floors.
The OdoBan Disinfectant eliminates nasty odors, cleans, disinfects, sanitizes and deodorizes household surfaces, all while leaving a fresh scent. This residue-less, industrial-grade, odor-eliminating multipurpose liquid cleaner has a variety of uses that benefit your home, and can kill off 99.99 percent of virus-causing germs within a minute.
The RMR-141 RTU Mold Killer does not just disinfect your home, it also inhibits mold and mildew growth and can eliminate odors. Featuring a positively-charged formula that easily tracks down and sticks to negatively-charged bacteria, this ready-to-use cleaner kills off over 99.9 percent of bacteria and viruses present in your household.
The Lysol Power Plus Toilet Bowl Cleaner keeps your toilet clean for up to 100 flushes. Using non-stick Active Shield technology, it plows through the toughest toilet stains and erases toilet rings. Like all Lysol products, it kills 99.9 percent of bacteria and viruses while leaving a fresh and clean scent.
In stock March 19 for the two-bottle 25 fl. oz option, Puracy's Natural MultiSurface Cleaner cleans any hard surface without streaking. It is safe to use around children and pets, being made of non-toxic, plant-based ingredients, which is one reason why the New York Times dubbed it "The Best All-Purpose Cleaner."
In stock March 21, Puracy's plant-based Natural Baby MultiSurface Cleaner is technically not considered a disinfectant spray, but effectively does the job of wiping out virus and disease-causing germs in your little ones' rooms, all without the side effects associated with harmful chemicals.
The Clorox Automatic Toilet Bowl Tablets make toilet cleaning easier and hassle-free. Aside from wiping out 99.9 percent of household bacteria, they clean, sanitize and deodorize your toilet bowl. Each tablet sanitizes the toilet bowl water in just five minutes for up to three months.
The Dreft All-Purpose Wipes are ideal for cleaning anything that is prone to frequent touching by your little ones, from toys and tables to hard surfaces and high chairs. These multipurpose wipes are specially designed for safe and effective surface cleaning in your children's room.