While cleaning and disinfecting the house is always an essential activity, the outbreak of COVID-19 reemphasized the need for the same to keep families safe and healthy. Even while movement is limited and people are working from home, it is important to disinfect the high-touch surfaces daily to limit exposure to the virus. Studies show that the coronavirus can survive in the air for 3 hours, can live on cardboard surfaces for a day and on plastic and stainless steel surfaces for over 72 hours. Your choice of the cleaning liquid becomes very important when you have to focus on properly cleaning and disinfecting your home and keeping it hygienic and germ-free.
It is important to understand the difference between cleaning and disinfecting a surface. Removing dust and dirt by dry and wet cleaning doesn’t eliminate the viruses and bacteria from the surface. You will still be required to use a disinfectant home cleaning liquid to kill the germs and viruses including the dreaded coronavirus.
To help you identify the right disinfectant for your home we have listed a few best selling disinfectant cleaning liquids that can help you keep your home hygienic and germ-free.
- Dettol
The No 1 disinfectant cleaning liquid on our list is Dettol, the timeless favourite. They have a range of antiseptic liquids, sanitisers, surface cleaning disinfectant cleaners and anti-bacterial wipes. Dettol Liquid disinfectant cleaner for homes (1000 ml) is a runaway bestseller on Amazon with over 17329 ratings and an overall 4.5/5.
Dettol disinfectant cleaning liquid can be used to effectively eliminate over 99% of germs from furniture, sofas, curtains etc. You can use it as a floor cleaning liquid too. Just dilute the liquid in a bucket of water and use it to clean the floors. Dettol disinfectant is highly recommended by the Indian Medical Association especially during this pandemic. You can get this product in medical shops as well as supermarkets.
For cleaning kitchen surfaces or the floor, use 1 cap full of Dettol Disinfectant in 1 litre of water. You can use the same proportion to clean the refrigerator and wipe it off with a soft dry cloth.
For laundry purposes, mix a cap full of Dettol with a litre of water and soak the clothes for 5-10 minutes before rinsing. To clean doors and windows and other high touch surfaces like doorknobs and doorbells, you can mix a cap full of Dettol to 2 litres of water and spray on these surfaces.Dettol Disinfectant Cleaning Liquid is very effective when it comes to disinfecting all daily use surfaces.
- Savlon
The No 2 spot goes to Savlon Antiseptic Disinfectant Liquid. The 1000 ml bottle is the best seller on Amazon with over 9871 ratings. It is the perfect disinfectant to be used on carpets, kitchen surfaces and even kids’ playthings.
Savlon has been around for over 50 years and has a unique antiseptic disinfectant formula that contains Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Cetrimide which are very effective against germs. They are used in hospitals to clean up wounds and disinfect surgical instruments.
If you wish to use Savlon Antiseptic Liquid for first aid, you can dilute it in the ratio of 1:15. For use in the bath, one spoon of Savlon diluted in a bucket of water is good enough while for a shave you can mix two spoons into a cup of water. If you wish to disinfect clothes, you should add 1 spoon of Savlon to 500 ml water and soak for 10 minutes for best results.
Savlon is one of the most recommended disinfectant cleaning liquids for home use. Its USP lies in the fact that it doesn’t burn the skin when applied to cuts and wounds.
Savlon Disinfectant Cleaning Liquid is highly recommended for home and personal use.
- Harpic
Harpic is another popular brand that is especially effective for bathroom cleaning. The Harpic Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner is a powerful cleaning liquid that can combat the toughest stains. It can remove greasy matter and freshen up the bathroom by removing hard-to-remove stains from all bathroom surfaces. It kills germs and gives you a disinfected and hygienic bathroom. It can be used on tiles, tubs, shower panels, ceramic surfaces, stainless steel and granite.
- Lizol
The next brand on our list is Lizol which is one of the most popular disinfectant floor cleaning liquids in India. It is certified by the Food and Drug Administration in India and is extremely popular as a household disinfectant liquid. It is easily available in all supermarkets.
Lizol offers 99.9% germ protection and is available in a range of pleasant fragrances. It is extremely effective in cleaning tough stains and eliminating strong odours. It can be used as a germicide, sanitizer and deodorizer. Lizol is reasonably priced and very convenient to use. It is the preferred choice for most households. Lizol cleaning products are only meant for house cleaning purposes and cannot be used for the bath or laundry.
- Godrej Pro Clean
The last star on our list is Godrej Pro Clean Disinfectant Cleaning Liquid which is popular in many households. It offers 99.9% protection against germs and bacteria. It can be used to clean kitchen and bathroom surfaces as well as floors on a daily basis.
This is a multipurpose disinfectant that can be used as a floor cleaning liquid as well as for personal use as an antiseptic liquid. You can dilute and use this liquid for your bath, laundry and shaving purposes as well. It comes in a pleasant lemony fragrance and is very effective at neutralizing odours.
You can take your pick from one of the above and rest assured regarding your home hygiene and sanitisation needs. A clean and disinfected home offers a reasonable degree of protection and peace of mind.
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