Most alcohol-based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.

Is hand sanitizer effective against COVID-19?

Most alcohol-based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.

What are some cleaning products shown to be effective against COVID-19?

Original Pine-Sol was proven effective against the coronavirus after 10 minutes, the EPA says. It joins other Clorox-brand products as well as several from Lysol on the EPA-approved list. Consumers should expect the EPA to continue to add products to its list as they are tested and approved.