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Important Info: Lysol Kills Swine Flu Virus
By
Danelle Ice - Home Ever After |
May 8th, 2009 |
Category:
Health Corner |
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I’m sure you’ve already heard of the Swine Flu virus (Influenza A (H1N1)) that is spreading throughout the United States and other countries. Read more about the Swine Flu from the CDC and Swine Flu info at World Health Organization (WHO). I just received an email from Lysol with vital info about Swine Flu to protect your family that has to be passed on to our readers right away.
We need to know the facts and how to best protect ourselves and our families from this possibly deadly virus. It’s
affected my family personally in that we have canceled trips over the concern of not wanting to fly on a possibly contaminated plane or into a state with confirmed cases of Swine Flu.
Lysol let us know: “Many Lysol Disinfectant products are effective against strains of influenza A virus and specifically the H1N1 strain, including Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Pourables and Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Triggers.”
One of the top suggestions for stopping the spread of Swine Flu is to disinfect surfaces, and I feel much better knowing now that Lysol sprays DO in fact kill the Swine Flu virus. I’ll be carrying a can of the Lysol spray in my purse (I already carry one in my diaper bag) and the Lysol wipes to use on things in public.
It may be overly precautionary, but I advise all of our readers to take the same measures. Wash your hands frequently with soap, disinfect germs on surfaces continuously, and don’t go around anyone you know to be sick. We want you to stay safe and keep your families healthy; better safe than sorry.
You can also pick up $11 worth of Lysol coupons and more Swine Flu info right now at their website: Lysol.com. Please pass on this info by linking to this post in your blog, emailing to your friends, tweeting about it, or bookmarking at your preferred social site. Thank you- stay safe!
Disclaimer: The information in this post accurately presented the information provided to us by Lysol in May 2009 at the time of this article’s printing. Lysol may have changed its information/claims since then and may change it in the future. IS World Media has no control over the statements made by the Lysol company.Email is displayed below.
Hi Barbi,
Thanks for the heads up about Lysol. I wrote a post on my blog as well to let everyone know about this. I linked back to this post as well. The more people who know, the better we all are!
@Diann: Thanks for the link but most of all, thanks for spreading the word. I’m glad I normally carry a can with me anyway!
Danelle
I wonder if that is why my 3 kids are rarely sick…my grandmother taught me Lysol and Bleach are the only things you need to keep a house sanitized
LOL I was literally just telling my friend Nicole if she saw how many cans of Lysol spray, wipes, bathroom and kitchen cleaner I had she run farrr farrr away, but I see now it’s actually just swine precautionary measures. Good to know.
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The information on Lysol’s website says that certain Lysol products “…are effective against similar strains of Influenza virus H1N1.” I think wording matters a little bit here. Though the chances are probably quite good that Lysol products kill Swine Flu, it is important to understand that, at least according to the website, thy have not entirely made the claim that Lysol kills the H1N1 strain.
You did not read Lysol’s website correctly which states:
Q: Does LYSOL® kill Influenza A H1N1?
A. Laboratory tests have shown that many LYSOL® products, when used according to label instructions, are effective against similar strains of Influenza virus H1N1. These LYSOL® products include: LYSOL® Disinfectant Spray, LYSOL® Disinfecting Wipes, and LYSOL® All Purpose Cleaners, both pourable and trigger products.
Lysol is effective against SIMILAR strains of Influenza virus H1N1.
@Kim @Awemawak: This post came out in May 2009 and contained information that was emailed to us from Lysol directly. The quote from Lysol does not contain a typographical error; it stated “specifically the H1N1 strain” in Lysol’s email dated May 5, 2009 (shown above).
Lysol may have changed their claims and/or statements since then. The information provided in the post accurately stated Lysol’s position at the time of printing. We encourage all readers to keep themselves informed of any and all new information pertaining to the swine flu.
Thanks for adding the update info!
Customer Service
I use lysol for disinfecting also, but I would never use lysol wipes on my kids hands! It is clearly printed on the container “not” to use them on hands, etc. I only know this, because my sister in law uses them on my niece and nephew “YUCK” and not to mention carcinogenic!
Yes lysol does kill many germs. However Lysol themsleves say that it has to be used according to directions. The directions start this:
To Disinfect Hard Non-Porous Non-Food Contact Surface:
Use enough fresh towelettes to thoroughly wet surfaces.
Wipe surface and allow to remain wet for 10 minutes.
Allow surface to air dry.
Toss dirty wipes away.
To disinfect heavily soiled surfaces, preclean surface with a fresh towelette.
Do not use on dishes, glasses or utensils.
*when used as directed
How many of us actually sit there and make sure the surface stays wet for 10 minutes? Not many!!!!
Plus with all the wipes and containers going into land fill are we thinking about the enviroment?