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    What's the best non-toxic, natural disinfectant?
    Chris Willatt
    House Cleaning Professional
    Chris Willatt is a House Cleaning Professional based in Denver, Colorado. Chris is the owner of Alpine Maids, a cleaning agency that he founded in 2015. Chris is on a mission to elevate what it means to be a cleaning professional and has built up Alpine Maids with that goal in mind. Chris has been featured in USA Today, Forbes, and Readers Digest. Alpine Maids received Angie's List Super Service Award for three years in a row from 2016-2018. They were also awarded Colorado's "Top Rated Local House Cleaning" Award in 2018 and were featured on the Inc. 5000 Company List.
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    It's actually extremely hard to find a disinfect that's both natural and non-toxic. Peroxide is kind of your only eco-friendly, non-toxic option, but even that can be dangerous depending on how you use the product.
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    How do you use homemade disinfectant?
    Chris Willatt
    House Cleaning Professional
    Chris Willatt is a House Cleaning Professional based in Denver, Colorado. Chris is the owner of Alpine Maids, a cleaning agency that he founded in 2015. Chris is on a mission to elevate what it means to be a cleaning professional and has built up Alpine Maids with that goal in mind. Chris has been featured in USA Today, Forbes, and Readers Digest. Alpine Maids received Angie's List Super Service Award for three years in a row from 2016-2018. They were also awarded Colorado's "Top Rated Local House Cleaning" Award in 2018 and were featured on the Inc. 5000 Company List.
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    Spray or wipe the disinfectant onto the surface you want to clean, then let it sit for 10 minutes or more before wiping it away.
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    How do you use natural disinfectant as a wipe?
    Jonathan Tavarez
    Cleaning Specialist
    Jonathan Tavarez is a Cleaning Specialist based in Tampa, Florida. He is the Founder of Pro Housekeepers, a premium cleaning service catering to residential and commercial clients across the United States. Founded in 2015, Pro Housekeepers uses rigorous training methodologies to ensure high-quality cleaning standards. He has also since founded Germaphobix, a hygiene and sanitization product company, where he leveraged his expertise in the cleaning industry to make innovative products. Jonathan has over nine years of professional cleaning experience and has over six years of experience as the Communications Director for the United Nations Association, Tampa Bay. Jonathan earned a BS in Management and Marketing from the University of South Florida in 2012.
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    Spray your cleaner on a microfiber cloth, then wipe the surface in an S-pattern so you don't just spread the dirt around. Also, make sure you leave the surface wet long enough for the product to work—don't just wipe it off right away.
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    Do you have to add essential oils?
    Erik Kramer, DO, MPH
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
    Dr. Erik Kramer is a Board-Certified Primary Care Physician at the University of Colorado. With over 15 years of experience, his clinical interests include obesity and weight management, diabetes care, and preventive care, as well as embracing a holistic approach to primary care. He received his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Central Maine Medical Center. Dr. Kramer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
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    Essential oils are not effective disinfectants to kill most pathogenic bacteria/viruses. They are great to add if you want them to smell nice.
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    Are the disinfectants safe to use on your skin?
    Erik Kramer, DO, MPH
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
    Dr. Erik Kramer is a Board-Certified Primary Care Physician at the University of Colorado. With over 15 years of experience, his clinical interests include obesity and weight management, diabetes care, and preventive care, as well as embracing a holistic approach to primary care. He received his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Central Maine Medical Center. Dr. Kramer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
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    Many of these disinfectants have alcohol that can dry out your skin. You can use them, but consider using a topical hand cream after.
  • Question
    What home recipes will kill COVID-19?
    Erik Kramer, DO, MPH
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
    Dr. Erik Kramer is a Board-Certified Primary Care Physician at the University of Colorado. With over 15 years of experience, his clinical interests include obesity and weight management, diabetes care, and preventive care, as well as embracing a holistic approach to primary care. He received his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Central Maine Medical Center. Dr. Kramer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
    Expert Answer
    Combinations that include at least 70% alcohol and are left on the surface for at least 10 minutes are effective at killing most pathogenic viruses and bacteria.
  • Question
    Are disinfecting and sanitizing the same thing?
    Ashley Matuska
    Professional Cleaner
    Ashley Matuska is a Professional Cleaner at the Founder and Owner of Dashing Maids in Denver, Colorado. Ashley has over seven years of experience in the cleaning industry. She and her team specialize in offering sustainable deep cleaning and maintenance cleaning services. She received a BS in Biology and Sociology from Indiana University.
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    No. Sanitizing will eliminate 99.9% of bacteria, while disinfecting kills basically all viruses, bacteria, and fungi.
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