EPA expands list of coronavirus cleaning products
EPA expands list of coronavirus cleaning products
I think it is fair to say in 2020 with the spread of the coronavirus, we've been practicing diligent hygiene, wearing masks, washing hands, keeping social distance, etcetera. But have you considered that in some cases, what's inside your home could be making you sick? In fact, there's one item you've most probably been neglecting. That could be the culprit behind some serious health issues, including coronavirus. I'm talking about your H B A C filters, Yahoo reports. Indoor air filters can Harper many types of harmful bacteria and fungi, pathogens that can be redistributed into your home environment if your filters are in cleaned frequently. In fact, an off cited COVITZ study released by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention found that one air conditioned restaurant in China spread cova to three families. Covert aside, dirty HBC filters are a serious health risk. H V, a c dot com says a dirty air filter can contribute to immediate symptoms like headaches, itchy eyes or throat and dizziness. Long term effects could be respiratory diseases, heart disease or even cancer. If you haven't changed the air filters in your home lately, replace them a soon as possible for you and your family's sake.
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EPA expands list of coronavirus cleaning products
The Environmental Protection Agency has now approved more than 500 products that can be used against the novel coronavirus.The list details products expected to kill the virus after meeting the criteria for use against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.The list comes after the agency initially listed 85 disinfectants in March in the early stages of the pandemic. The EPA says it's important to follow instructions on the disinfectants' labels and pay attention to how long the product should be applied to a surface being cleaned. The searchable list is updated weekly.
The Environmental Protection Agency has now approved more than 500 products that can be used against the novel coronavirus.
The list details products expected to kill the virus after meeting the criteria for use against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
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The list comes after the agency initially listed 85 disinfectants in March in the early stages of the pandemic.
The EPA says it's important to follow instructions on the disinfectants' labels and pay attention to how long the product should be applied to a surface being cleaned.
The searchable list is updated weekly.