Dwell Times to Kill Covid-19

Learn how proper contact times kill the Coronavirus on surfaces.

A common question we've received lately is, “How do I know that the products I’m using are effectively killing the Coronavirus?”. The answer lies in the dwell time of the disinfecting product being used. Dwell time (also referred to as contact time) is the amount of time the surface must remain visibly wet in order to kill disease-causing bacteria before the disinfectant is wiped off. The surface needs to be left undisturbed for the dwell time stated for each product—and it’s different based on the disinfecting product you’re using.

We know how important it is to you that you’re maintaining safe and healthy spaces, so we’ve outlined the dwell time for our products that have been approved by the EPA for use against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Ensuring that you and your staff are following the proper dwell times will result in surfaces free of harmful pathogens.

Disinfectant Product	EPA Recommended Dwell Times	Formulation Type
Zogics Antibacterial Wipes	10 minutes	RTU (ready to use)
Zogics Commercial Disinfectant Concentrate	10 minutes	Concentrated
Hi-Con 64 Neutral Commercial Disinfectant & Detergent Concentrate	10 minutes	Concentrated
A2Z Disinfecting Glass & Multi-Surface Cleaner	10 minutes	RTU
Mark 11 Concentrated Disinfectant Packets	10 minutes	Concentrated
Vital Oxide Commercial Mold Remover & Surface Disinfectant	10 minutes	RTU/Concentrated
Waltz D Hypochlorous Acid Ready-to-Use Surface Disinfectant	10 minutes	RTU
ND64 Neutral Commercial Disinfectant & Detergent Concentrate	10 minutes	Concentrated

Dec 18, 2020 The Cleaning Station

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