Clean and disinfect surfaces: Regular Lysol and non-commercial grade Chlorox cleaning wipes are NOT effective against Coxsackies. Use Lysol disinfectant spray or Commercial-use Chlorox, which is far more effective on hard non-porous surfaces.
What disinfectant kills HFMD?
* To disinfect clean, non-food contact surfaces: use a solution of household bleach and water – 8 teaspoons bleach in a gallon of water. To make a smaller amount in a spray bottle, use 2 teaspoons bleach in a quart of water.
How do you disinfect for hand foot and mouth?
Wipe down all surfaces that the infected child comes into contact with using disinfecting wipes or cleansers that contain greater than 60% alcohol. Be sure to regularly wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains greater than 60% alcohol.
How long does hand foot mouth virus live on surfaces?
The virus can live on contaminated surfaces for several days. Therefore, parents should clean shared toys and all surfaces potentially contaminated with disinfectant cleaners to protect against the spread of HFMD.2014-07-22
Does Lysol Kill hand foot and mouth?
that list “Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride” as an active ingredient on the label and states that the product kills norovirus and rhinovirus. This includes products such as Lysol All-purpose cleaner, Pine-Sol All-purpose cleaner and Clorox disinfecting spray/wipes.
What disinfectant kills HFM?
* To disinfect clean, non-food contact surfaces: use a solution of household bleach and water – 8 teaspoons bleach in a gallon of water. To make a smaller amount in a spray bottle, use 2 teaspoons bleach in a quart of water.
Should I disinfect toys after hand foot and mouth?
Wash your hands after changing diapers. Parents can spread the virus to other surfaces by coming in contact with any feces, blister fluid or saliva. Clean, rinse, and sanitize toys that may have come in contact with your child's saliva.2016-07-07