Can disinfectant spray or wipes be used on my skin to prevent spread of COVID-19?

No. Always follow the instructions on household cleaners. Do not use disinfect sprays or wipes on your skin because it may cause skin and eye irritation. Disinfectant sprays or wipes are not intended for use on humans or animals. Disinfectant sprays or wipes are intended for use on hard, non-porous surfaces.

View the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered disinfectant products on the Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 list that have qualified under EPA's emerging viral pathogen program for use against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

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1. What is a novel coronavirus?
2. What is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
3. How can I prevent COVID-19?
4. What treatments are available for COVID-19?
5. Can disinfectant spray or wipes be used on my skin to prevent spread of COVID-19?
6. Is the Fire Department offering any screenings for COVID-19?
7. How is the Fire Department handling their operations and service?
8. If I have an emergency what should I expect from the Fire Department?
9. What is the non-test-based strategy for releasing cases and contacts from home isolation and quarantine?