SEATTLE, Wash. — The products have qualified for use against COVID-19 through the agency’s Emerging Viral Pathogen program, which allows product manufacturers to provide the EPA with data that shows the effectiveness of their products.
The EPA says coronaviruses are one of the easiest types of viruses to kill with the appropriate disinfectant.
Consumers using the products should follow the directions on the label, paying close attention to the amount of time it should remain on the surface being treated.
Clorox and Lysol products are approved. Find the rest of the list on the EPA website.