How firms flog unnecessary virus ‘deep cleans’ with exaggerated claims

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Regular, normal cleaning of surfaces using standard household products, like water and bleach, are sufficient, an expert says.

Last week, after some of their colleagues tested positive for Covid-19, teachers at a Cape Town school refused to return to work until the school had a “deep clean”.since the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, hit our shores.

GroundUp has seen an order sheet for various NanoWorks products and services, for which they are charging many thousands of rands. But its claims are greatly exaggerated and the money could be better spent on standard cleaning services.It is selling an unproven “electric fogger” that it claims sanitises environments against Covid-19. But the company has failed to provide any compelling evidence that its product works better than standard cleaning.

The company also claims: “Our anti-bactrial technology has scientifically been proven to achieve a 99.9999% kill against 660+ disease causing micro-organisms, with absolutely no side effects or adverse effects on positive bacteria or human or animal tissue and health.” Omarjee of SAHPRA says: “The product [Natrolyte 815.312 Ag T ion +] claims use as a hand and surface sanitiser. Therefore the regulation and compliance should be according to the various standards for surface and for human use, i.e. the NRCS standards and compulsory specifications.”

“Effect of Product on plant and animals: No evidence is currently available on this product’s effects on plants or animals.

 

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