Microban 24 Sanitizing Spray provides an
initial kill against the virus, when used as directed.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved
Microban 24 Sanitizing Spray (EPA Reg No. 4091-20-3573) as
effective at killing SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes
COVID-19.
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Microban 24 Sanitizing Spray is approved
as effective at killing SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19
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For a product to claim it kills a specific pathogen, the EPA
must conduct a data review and provide approval. Microban 24
Sanitizing Spray has been tested by a third-party lab, in
accordance with the EPA testing guidelines, and was shown to kill
SARS-CoV-2 in 60 seconds.
In addition to providing an initial kill of the virus that
causes COVID-19, Microban 24 Sanitizing Spray is approved to kill
99.9% of bacteria and viruses, including viruses that cause common
colds and the flu.1 Microban 24 also provides a protective shield
that keeps killing bacteria for up to 24 hours2, even when the
surface is touched or contacted multiple times.
“Microban 24 Sanitizing Spray was introduced in February to give
consumers a sanitizing product that works as hard as they do,
providing protection against bacteria for up to 24 hours,” said
Martin Hettich, SVP North America Home Care, P&G. “As Americans
shifted from their standard sanitizing routine to one focused on
protecting their homes against the COVID-19 virus, Procter &
Gamble has been diligently working with scientists and health
experts to ensure that Microban 24 Sanitizing Spray provides the
effectiveness against the COVID-19 virus that people need.”
While COVID-19 has been a primary concern for many Americans
over the past eight months, the CDC is stressing the importance of
reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses, like the flu, this
fall and winter as more important than ever.3 In addition to viral
illnesses like the flu, the coming sick season is also the time of
year when bacterial illnesses, such as strep throat, are more
common.4 That’s why in 2020, it’s important to have a sanitizing
tool that will initially kill both viruses and bacteria. However,
Microban 24 Sanitizing Spray will also continue killing 99.9% of
bacteria1 for 24 hours to provide consumers with peace of mind that
their home is protected during a time when the spread of bacteria
is top of mind.
“With delays in COVID-19 virus testing, having any infection may
lead to significant disruptions at home, school, and work.
Therefore, over the coming cold and flu season, it will be
especially important to ensure protection against viruses and
bacteria that can cause infections,” said Dr. Frank Esper, an
expert in respiratory viruses & emerging infectious diseases
and an advisor to Microban 24. “The signs and symptoms of COVID-19
(including fever, sore throat, fatigue, and cough) are
indistinguishable from many common bacterial and viral infections
that continue to circulate in the community, so it’s best to use
the tools that provide you with as much protection as
possible.”
Prior to this approval, the EPA included Microban 24 Sanitizing
Spray (EPA registration #4091-20-3573) on the EPA List N, which
provided a list of products shown to be effective against harder to
kill viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, under the EPA’s Emerging Viral
Pathogen Policy.
“We know that cleaning and disinfecting are top of mind with
everyone during the pandemic, but especially for consumers who are
returning to restaurants and hotels in a socially-distanced way,”
said Paul Edmondson, Vice President North America P&G
Professional. “Our research corroborates that people visiting
restaurants and hotels would like the facilities to use cleaning
and disinfecting products from manufacturers or brands they know
and trust. That’s why our trusted brands, like Microban 24
Professional, are the right choice for the cleaning programs put in
place by our customers.”
Microban 24 Sanitizing Spray is available in both Fresh Scent
and Citrus Scent. The entire Microban 24 product lineup is sold at
major retailers nationwide in store and online. Microban 24
Professional is sold through P&G Professional, the away from
home division, to professional end-users in foodservice,
hospitality, non-acute healthcare, building cleaning and
maintenance, and transportation.
To learn more, please visit Microban24.com. Follow Microban 24
on Instagram and Facebook at @Microban24 for tips and tricks on how
to get the most out of your cleaning products, as well as updates
on future innovations and offerings.
1
The Sanitizing Spray kills
viruses that cause common colds and the flu, including Human
Coronavirus, Influenza A H1N1, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus.
Microban 24 does not provide 24-hour residual protection against
viruses.
2
Microban 24 provides continuous
protection against the Enterobacter aerogenes and Staphylococcus
aureus bacteria, for up to 24 hours when used as directed.
3
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/index.html
4
https://www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/surveillance.html
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Professional
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& Gamble, serving the hospitality, foodservice, building
cleaning and maintenance, healthcare, and food/drug/mass
industries. P&G Professional offers complete solutions
utilizing its parent company's scale, trusted brands and strengths
in market and consumer understanding. P&G Professional features
such brands as Tide® Professional, Dawn® Professional, Cascade®
Professional, Mr. Clean® Professional, Febreze® Professional,
Swiffer® Professional, Comet®, Spic and Span®, Bounty®, Safeguard®,
and its own brand, P&G Pro Line®. Please visit www.pgpro.com
for the latest information about P&G Professional's solutions
and services.
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