An Approved EPA Registered Disinfectant Spray

Which of the following best describes an approved EPA registered disinfectant spray with a bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal efficacy label?

Understanding Disinfectant Spray:

An approved EPA registered disinfectant spray with a bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal efficacy label can be classified as a disinfecting solution. It is important to note that various chemical disinfectants are categorized based on the power of their activity which depends on the types of microbes and infectious agents they are effective against.

High-level germicides are able to kill vegetative cells, fungi, viruses, and endospores, which can result in sterilization if used for an extended period. Intermediate-level and low-level germicides are less effective, especially against endospores.

Some factors that may influence the effectiveness of a disinfectant include the length of exposure, concentration of disinfectant, and temperature. In addition to these chemical agents, there are also natural disinfectants and certain items that can be disinfected using antibacterial chemicals or heat, however the process does not lead to sterilization since some microbes, particularly endospores, tend to survive.