Overland Park, Kansas, August 31, 2021- HOCl or hypochlorous acid is surprisingly an effective disinfectant at very low concentrations. A very small amount of hypochlorous acid solution can effectively kill viruses and bacteria and eliminate proteins such as inanimate pet allergens. Furthermore, pure HOCl is also very gentle on surfaces and leaves no residue. Although HOCl solutions offer promising benefits with regards to surface compatibility and safety, there are some considerations you should be aware of. Here are a few factors that you must consider before buying any HOCl-based disinfectant.

Is the product EPA-registered?

Tablets and RTU must have an EPA registration number of their product labels. However, this does not apply to onside generation systems because the HOCl solution is not produced until after the product has been sold. With EPA-registered HOCl products, you can be confident they will provide the intended results.

Does it only disinfect, sanitize or both?

Disinfectants are meant to kill disease-causing pathogens like viruses, fungi, and bacteria. Conversely, sanitizers are mainly EPA-registered to eliminate disease-causing bacteria. Some products will act as disinfecting agents or sanitizing agents only. However, other all-natural disinfectant products will have both characteristics of sanitizers and disinfectants. Be sure to choose a product that suits the needs of your home and facility. With Danolyte, you will enjoy both disinfecting and sanitizing properties regardless of the surface you are cleaning.

What is its contact time?

When it comes to the contact time, shorter is always better. However, some disinfectants tend to have longer contact times depending of their formulation. It is best for contact times to be built into your processes to ensure that cleaners do not have any downtime while the hospital disinfectant product is working. In some situations, if rinsing of the HOCl solution is not necessary, then the longer contact time will be acceptable since it will not affect the speed of the cleaning process.

Does it contain detergent or a surfactant?

Most HOCl products available today do not have surfactants. However, some products will have them. HOCl products without detergents may be perfect for preventative and routine cleaning and disinfecting. However, all-natural disinfectant products containing surfactants are necessary when handling tougher cleaning projects before disinfecting surfaces. Keep in mind that hypocholorous acid solutions containing surfactants will require rinsing or wiping off surfaces since they are likely to leave residue behind.

Is the solution food-contact safe?

With food contact-safe HOCl solutions, rinsing or wiping off after use is not necessary. This can help to save lots of time and will give the building’s management and occupants peace of mind knowing that the product is safe to use. It is best to always check the hospital disinfectant product label to confirm the recommended directions for use to guarantee safety.

Is it safe to use with an electrostatic sprayer?

Always remember that not all hypochlorous acid-based solutions are recommended for use in electrostatic sprayers. This mainly happens for products that have not be confirmed for microbial efficacy and safety. Therefore, if you are planning to use a disinfectant fogger with your HOCl-based solution, ensure that you confirm from the product label or ask the manufacturers.

When buying any hypochlorous acid-based solution for your disinfecting and sanitizing needs, be sure to use these questions to help you narrow down your options. When buying HOCl disinfectants for your home or business, ensure that you start with small quantities and small areas. You can then purchase products in large quantities when you have confirmed that they are beneficial to the disinfecting and cleaning needs of your organization or home.

About Danolyte Global LLC

Danolyte Global, LLC is a company that manufactures and sells generators which produce a novel generation of disinfectants. These machineries produce a highly effective antimicrobial solution that can be used for different needs. The company has innovative and distinct disinfection and sanitizing formulas for use by different industries. Danolyte Global’s product range can be used by industries like food processing and service, education, water treatment, healthcare, agriculture, and oil and gas.

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