Great question! Our 101075 and 10100 products (Everwipe® Surface Disinfectant Wipes) are registered with the EPA as both a sanitizer AND a disinfectant. Surface disinfectants are subject to more rigorous EPA testing requirements and must clear a higher bar for effectiveness than surface sanitizing products – our product has successfully completed both sets of testing. Importantly, sanitizers only have claims for bacteria, whereas disinfectants have claims for both bacteria and viruses.
The amount of time that the surface remains wet is an important factor, so as you correctly point out, if the surface is wet for 15 seconds, then our product is effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Listeria monocytogenes and E. coli (strain O157:H7). If the surface is wet for 60 seconds, then we can include into that list Campylobacter jejuni.
However when the surface is wet for 5 minutes, our product disinfects the long list of bacteria AND viruses that you see on the label (including those ones already mentioned for sanitizing).
Please do make sure to read the label carefully and follow the usage information.
We really appreciate your question, if you have further questions or comments, then please do let us know. Please check out our website for more information on our whole product range www.everwipe.com
Everwipe® Disinfectant Wipes
Do the Everwipe™ Disinfectant Wipes have an expiration date?
We do not print an expiration date on our products, and it is not a requirement to do so. However, both of our Disinfectant wipes (the #101075 and #10100) may be stored for up to one year after production.
Does Everwipe™ Disinfectant Wipes have a claim against COVID-19?
Yes – the Everwipe™ Disinfectant Wipes (101075 & 10100) are currently on EPA’s List-N and has human coronavirus kill claims.
We are registered for distribution of these products listed on EPA’s List-N in all 50 states and are working diligently on expanding internationally as well.
How should we store Everwipe™ Disinfectant Wipes?
The Everwipe™ Disinfectant Wipes (101075 & 10100) should be stored in a dry place, no lower in temperature than 50F or higher than 120F. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flames. Store in original tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
What is the kill time for Everwipe™ Disinfectant Wipes?
Our 101075 and 10100 products (Everwipe™ Surface Disinfectant Wipes) are registered with the EPA as both a sanitizer AND a disinfectant.
The amount of time that the surface remains wet (the contact time) is an important factor – if the surface is wet for 15 SECONDS, then Everwipe™ Disinfectant Wipes are effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Listeria monocytogenes and E. coli (strain O157:H7). If the surface is wet for 60 SECONDS, then we can include into that list Campylobacter jejuni.
However, when the surface is wet for 5 MINUTES, our product disinfects and therefore eliminates all virus and bacteria listed on the label, other than the Human Coronavirus which takes 10 minutes (not to be confused with Covid-19 which it eliminates in 30 seconds).
Please do make sure to read the label carefully and follow the usage information.
Are the Everwipe™ Disinfectant Wipes, #10100 and #101075 disinfectants?
Yes, our 101075 and 10100 products (Everwipe Surface Disinfectant Wipes) are registered with the EPA as both a sanitizer AND a disinfectant. Surface disinfectants are subject to more rigorous EPA testing requirements and must clear a higher bar for effectiveness than surface sanitizing products – our product has successfully completed both sets of testing. Importantly, sanitizers only have claims for bacteria, whereas disinfectants have claims for both bacteria and viruses.
The amount of time that the surface remains wet (the contact time) is an important factor. When the surface is wet for 5 minutes, our product disinfects the long list of bacteria AND viruses that you see on the label.
Please do make sure to read the label carefully and follow the usage information.