To protect your business against the 2009 H1N1 (Swine Flu), we recommend cleaning and disinfecting surfaces with P&G Professional, EPA-registered hospital detergent/disinfectants while paying particular attention to those hot spots that are frequently touched. For safe and effective use of these products, always follow the label instructions, especially regarding the product's dilution rate (if applicable) and contact time.
Surface Cleaning and Disinfection
Spic & Span® Disinfecting All-Purpose Spray and Glass Cleaner
(ready to use and concentrate)
Should be used to clean and disinfect dry surfaces, focusing on those that are frequently touched by multiple people.
Effective against the 2009 novel H1N1 flu strain
Bathrooms
Comet Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner (ready to use formula)
Effective against the 2009 novel H1N1 flu strain
Floor Disinfection
P&G Pro Line Disinfectant Floor Cleaner
Combines activity of dialkyl quat with powerful cleaning agents, buffered to a neutral pH for no-rinse cleaning and disinfecting. One-step cleaner, disinfectant, and deodorizer. Can also be diluted for spray usage.
Effective against the 2009 novel H1N1 flu strain
Surface Sanitization
Clean Quick® Sanitizers
Quaternary ammonium and chlorine based for use in sanitizing surfaces.
Effective against the 2009 novel H1N1 flu strain
Toilet Cleaning
Mr. Clean Toilet Bowl Disinfectant / P&G Pro Line Thickened Acid Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Ultra-thick detergents and highly effective acid formula removes and helps keep toilet bowls and urinals free of hard water build-up. Both products clean, disinfect, deodorize and remove mineral deposit and rust.
Effective against the 2009 novel H1N1 flu strain
Personal Hygiene
Safeguard® Hand Soap
Soap and water should be used to frequently wash hands. Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds is known to reduce the spread of germs.
DCT Hand Sanitizer
Can be considered for use in customer and/or worker areas. Recommended when soap and water are not available. This product conforms to the CDC recommendations as an alcohol based topical hand sanitizer.
General Surface Cleaning
Comet® Cleaner with Bleach
Can be used to clean multiple surfaces, focusing on those that are frequently touched by multiple people. This is not a registered disinfectant.
Effective cleaning maximizes the physical removal of unwanted germs like the 2009 H1N1 (Swine Flu) virus when appropriate cleaning agents and application methods are used. When performed frequently, the risk of spreading infectious germs is greatly reduced.
1.Use EPA-registered disinfectants or cleaning/disinfectant products like those P&G Professional products carrying the Kills H1N1 shield.
2.Thoroughly clean surfaces that are touched by the hands. For example, doorknobs, light switches, elevator buttons, and handrails. These hot spots should be disinfected at least three times daily.*
3.Launder or replace potentially contaminated cleaning cloths and sponges between cleanings.
4.Wear appropriate protective equipment that includes gloves and splash protection for the eyes, nose and mouth.
5.Encourage hand washing by frequently renewing bathroom supplies like soap, paper towels, and hand sanitizers.
* H1N1 Fact Sheet for Cleaning Professionals, CleanLink.com