Explained: Why Disinfectant Must Not Be Sprayed On Humans

When COVID-19 virus was spreading across the world, there was a lot of misinformation with regards to the best possible safety and precaution method to be taken. Among them was one of the worst practices was spraying individuals with harsh disinfectant. 

People were advised to use sanitiser and spray disinfectants which are used for surfaces and non-living things on them directly. This is harmful for physical health and psychological health of the individuals during such difficult times. We have to understand that sanitizing products for our personal use are of a different formulation to disinfectant solutions for inanimate things. The products for surfaces and things are made with stronger harsher chemicals than the ones used for human use. 

Many governments had to issue an order to stop this malpractice and come with the directive on how to carry out disinfection treatment properly for individuals and non-living things. 

Chemical disinfectants normally contain bleach, which is a powerful disinfectant along with other harsh chemicals which are detrimental to human skin and overall health. Whereas sanitisers are made even if made with high content alcohol and gel are not harmful to the skin. But they may cause dryness, itchiness and an allergic reaction in some cases. 

It is better to use non-alcohol content sanitisers from Hygiene labs which are gentle on human skin at the same time they are harsh on germs. For spaces and surfaces too, using the disinfectant spray should be limited and must be done under complete safety precautions like masks, gloves and PPE kit. 

The best disinfection service in India, has a safety protocol to follow before, after and during the disinfection service being done in the area. Disinfecting a particular area is only effective when the area is cleaned before the process and after the process is let to dry out completely. Then and only then the disinfectant room spray will work effectively. 

If spread this kind of surface or air sanitizer spray is used on an individual it will be ineffective because if an individual is carrying a virus inside his body will not be cured by this spray at all.  It will harm his health more. 

Some companies have come with 2-in-1 solutions, but it is advisable to check the efficacy of such products and read the label for any ingredient that may cause any harm. Like medically approved products of Hygiene Labs can be used on the skin and surfaces both. Hygiene Labs best disinfectant spray can be used for rooms and human hands, since it is formulated for human use. 

Some best disinfection treatments in India are now made with products that are not harmful to humans in any way, this proves that there are chemicals that are harsh on germs but gentle on human skin. Please, read the labels thoroughly before deciding on any such products. 

The regular surface disinfectants with bleach have a harmful chemical called chlorine which causes severe health issues if the individual comes in contact with it. It causes irritation in the eyes, on the skin, and gastrointestinal ill-effects like nausea or vomiting. Even inhalation of these products could lead to an adverse effect on the mucous membrane in the respiratory tract irritating the nose, throat or even bronchospasm. Not all of these products are effective against the spread of viruses like COVID-19 so reading the label for the chemicals and viruses or bacteria they are effective on is important. 

Using products from companies like Hygiene Labs which are made with the best possible ingredients, are tested multiple times, and are made with intention of causing no harm to human health is the best option.  The most important thing to remember is to practise social distancing, wearing a mask, and using hand sanitisers when out and washing hands with water and soap when indoors are the best safety measure to be followed by all.