I see that the Disinfectant + Sanitizer is used in schools and hospitals, but can I use it at home?
- Yes. Clean Republic is an excellent disinfectant to use in homes. Some of the best places to use it at home are in bathrooms, high-contact surfaces, and in the kitchen to keep food-contact surfaces clean.
Is Clean Republic Disinfectant + Sanitizer safe to use around children and pets?
- Yes! Unlike the toxic threat posed by many other disinfecting products, which are oftentimes full of carcinogens, Clean Republic Disinfectant + Sanitizer is free of harmful chemicals and toxic fumes, and is gentle enough to use around people, plants, pets, and food prep surfaces.
Will Clean Republic Disinfectant + Sanitizer harm my skin?
- No. Clean Republic Disinfectant + Sanitizer is free of harsh chemicals and fumes and won't harm the skin.
Clean Republic Disinfectant + Sanitizer’s active ingredient is hypochlorous acid (HOCl), is that the same as bleach?
- Definitely not. The main ingredient, hypochlorous Acid (HOCL), belongs to a different oxychlorine species that is not alike to sodium hypochlorite (also known as bleach). Clean Republic Disinfectant + Sanitizer’s pH is in a neutral range that almost matches the pH of the dermal layer of humans. Bleach solution has a very high pH, is not shelf stable, and must be used quickly to be an effective disinfectant.
How does HOCL work?
- HOCl works to break down the cells that are creating an infection by destroying the cell membrane and its DNA, thus halting its replication or growth process. The human body produces HOCl to reverse markers of epidermal aging, protect against environmental aggressors and cleanse the skin. When utilized as an application outside the human body, PH-neutral HOCl solution works in much the same way.
What types of surfaces can Clean Republic Disinfectant + Sanitizer be used on?
- The great thing about Clean Republic Disinfectant + Sanitizer is that it can be used on virtually any surface that needs to be disinfected. It works great on any tables or countertops, floors, yoga or gym mats, desks, laptops, cell phones, windows, walls, and any high touch surfaces in your home or workplace.
What is HOCl?
- Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) is the infection fighting compound found naturally in human white blood cells. Inside of the body, HOCl works to fight off bacteria and viruses. This proprietary solution is replicated outside of the body by running an electrical charge through a combination of salt and water. The resulting electro-chemical reaction produces HOCl within a solution now known as anolyte water. This solution has paved the way for a new generation of health, healing and cleanliness.
Does the Disinfectant/ Sanitizer contain fragrances? What does it smell like?
- This Disinfectant/Sanitizer does not contain fragrances or essentials oils as this would destabilize the main ingredient, HOCl. This solutions has a very slight chlorine smell upon dispensing, which dissipates almost immediately, but acts as a deodorizer.
Is this Disinfectant/ Sanitizer a “diluted bleach solution”?
- Absolutely not. This product is very different from bleach. The main ingredient, hypochlorous acid, belongs to a different oxychlorine species that is not alike to sodium hypochlorite (also known as bleach). Clean Republic product’s pH are in a neutral range that almost matches the pH of the dermal layer of humans. Bleach solution, otherwise known as “Dakins Solution,” is of a very high pH, is not shelf stable, and has to be used quickly to be an effective disinfectant.
Is this product registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
- Yes, the Clean Republic Disinfectant+Sanitizer is EPA registered (EPA Reg Number 85134-1-97177) as a hospital grade Disinfectant and Sanitizer. This product is also listed on the EPA’s List N, which lists the products registered for use against COVID-19.
What’s the difference between a cleaner and a disinfectant?
- Cleaners are not registered with the EPA and cannot make public health claims on their label such as killing germs or having any anti-microbial action.
Are there any hard surfaces that I have to be careful using HOCl on?
- Over time, HOCl can be tough on certain metals such as untreated steel, aluminum, silver or chipped enamel. To avoid any pitting or discoloration, we advise that you wipe these surfaces down after applying our solution. If you are soaking tools, we recommend soaking for 2-10min, rinse with water and then dry.
As a disinfectant, what is the advantage of hypochlorous acid over traditional cleaners?
- Most of the pathogens, particularly water born, when used over time, develop resistance to disinfectants such as sodium hypochlorite (bleach). In comparison, anolyte application, as a water disinfectant, used on a daily basis over the course of ten years demonstrated that no resistance was developed over time to pathogenic microorganisms. HOCl is also free from harmful fumes and has a neutral pH.
Is the Clean Republic certified for organic use?
- Yes. The Clean Republic Disinfectant + Sanitizer is OMRI listed and is certified for organic use.
Know the difference between cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing?
- Cleaning removes germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces or objects. Cleaning works by using soap (or detergent) and water to physically remove germs from surfaces. This process does not necessarily kill germs, but by removing them, it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection.
- Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces or objects. Disinfecting works by using sustances to kill germs on surfaces or objects. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.
- Sanitizing lowers the number of germs on surfaces or objects to a safe level, as judged by public health standards or requirements. This process works by either cleaning or disinfecting surfaces or objects to lower the risk of spreading infection.
Reference: cdc.gov
What’s the difference between a Disinfectant and a Cleaner?
- Cleaners are not registered with the EPA and cannot make public health claims on their label such as killing germs or having any anti-microbial action.
What is a Hospital Disinfectant?
- As part of the EPA registration process, disinfectant products are put through rigorous testing to prove their efficacy and measure toxicity. The EPA registers three types of disinfectants: Limited, General, and Hospital. All three disinfectants destroy or irreversibly inactivate certain microorganisms on hard, inanimate surfaces and objects.
You can determine a “limited,” “general,” or “hospital” disinfectant by the microorganisms listed on the label.
- Limited must be supported by efficacy testing against either Salmonella cholerasuis or Staphylococcus aureus. Limited disinfectants are found mostly in household use.
- General must be supported by efficacy testing against both Salmonella cholerasuis and Staphylococcus aureus. General disinfectants are used in commercial areas.
- Hospital must be supported by AOAC Use Dilution or AOAC Germicidal Spray efficacy testing against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella cholerasuis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa hides behind biofilm and is difficult to eliminate. Killing this bacterium is required for “Hospital Disinfectant”.
- Also, as part of this evaluation process, products are assigned to a toxicity category: The categories range from category 1 (highly toxic) to category 4 (no exposure warnings required on the label). Clean Republic Disinfectant + Sanitizer received an EPA category 4 rating for all exposure routes with the exception of eye irritation if direct contact is made.
What is a Sanitizer?
- A substance, or mixture of substances, intended to reduce the number of microorganisms on inanimate surfaces or in water or air.
