- Fact #1: GK Disinfectants are tested effective against COVID-19!
Even after a series of ever-evolving variants such as Delta and Omicron, SARS-CoV-2 (better known as the COVID-19 virus) seems to still be infecting people around us.
In line with the advisory of the US EPA1, the US CDC2, and the European CDC, genetic changes to the virus do not impact the efficacy of disinfectants. In other words, despite having mutated variations in the surface structure, the different COVID-19 variants remain powerless against GK-GermKiller’s chemical attack.
GK Air™, GK Surface™ and GK Concentrate™ have been tested against an actual SARS-Cov-2 strain identified as “Isolate USA-WA1/2020” which was isolated from an oropharyngeal swab of a COVID-19 patient in the USA. The test, adhering to internationally-accepted protocols, was implemented by a certified US laboratory in accordance with the US EPA product performance test guideline ASTM E10533. The results show that GK-GermKiller® products exhibit excellent efficacy against Covid-19 virus.
- Fact #2 GK Disinfectants have Something for Everything your home needs
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been made even more aware of the importance of good hygiene, disinfection and a virus-free home. The GK Superbundle features a complete set of water-based disinfectants that are formulated for their different and specific areas of use.
GK Surface™ – GK Surface™ is GK’s flagship disinfectant due to its quick kill-time and its efficacy against a wide-range of viruses, bacteria & fungi. GK Surface™ eliminates SARS-CoV-2 in just ONE minute. It leaves an active antimicrobial film on the surface for up to 30 days. GK Surface™ can be used on various surfaces including fabrics, making it suitable for disinfecting even hard-to-wash surfaces such as curtains or mattresses. It is effective even against mould and mildew which can be frequently found in homes.
Some areas of use:
- High-touch surfaces such as light switches and door knobs
- Mattresses, pillows, bolsters and blankets
- Sofas, chairs and tables
- Curtains, upholstery and more
GK Air™ – This water-based air disinfectant effectively eliminates up to 99.99999% of germs including the SARS-Cov-2 Virus. It improves air quality by destroying odour-causing bacteria instead of simply masking the bad odour with fragrance. As an air disinfectant, it was tested against inhalation and oral toxicity to ensure that it is safe for daily use around humans and pets.
Some areas of use:
- Air-conditioning systems, units and coils
- Areas with bad odour
- Indoor air or stuffy rooms
- Rubbish chutes and rubbish bins
GK Concentrate™ – GK Concentrate™ is a water-based disinfectant concentrate that effectively eliminates up to 99.99999% of germs even at a 1:80 dilution rate. Designed as a multi-purpose formula, it can be used to sanitise laundry, mop floors, soak toys and much more. GK Concentrate™ is available in both floral (for a long-lasting scent) and citronella (to ward off mosquitos and insects) fragrances. For pet owners, you can use GK Concentrate™ to mop your floors or soak pet toys worry-free, as it has been tested safe for daily use around humans and even pets.4
Some areas of use:
- Soak children toys and pet accessories
- Sanitise laundry or kill germs in laundry machines
- Mop floors and large surfaces
- Fact #3: GK Disinfectants are hospital-grade disinfectants
Image: When we say that GK-GermKiller® disinfectants are: hospital-grade disinfectants, we can prove it.
A Hospital-Grade disinfectant represents the highest grade of disinfection to kill the most common harmful microorganisms and is recommended for use in hygiene-sensitive environments such as hospitals, clinics, schools, childcare centres, dental offices and more. With GK-GermKiller®, hospital-grade disinfectants are made readily available for you and your loved ones!
Most consumer-grade disinfectants conduct tests & studies under ideal (lab) conditions, typically without the presence of organic soil or other contaminants commonly found in the environment (such as blood, saliva, body fluids) that can compromise the performance of a disinfectant. In order to achieve the Hospital-Grade certification, a disinfectant’s kill efficacy is tested against a list of test organisms in a real-world scenario as opposed to an idealised lab-scenario, where interfering contaminants can possibly limit its action.
In achieving Hospital-Grade certification, GK-GermKiller® Disinfectants are certified to be effective against such bacteria that may be shielded underneath any biofluid or dirt.
- Fact #4: GK Disinfectants are suitable for daily use
When looking for the right disinfectant for your home and loved ones, look out for toxic, corrosive or hazardous ingredients. An effective disinfectant does not have to be harmful or dangerous. In order to ensure that GK Disinfectants are safe for daily use around humans, pets and on various environmental surfaces, the disinfectants were subjected to tests in accordance with the Testing of Chemicals for Health Effects, as per OECD guidelines.
These are but some of the certifications GK Disinfectants have4:
- Tested as non-toxic and non-irritating for the skin, eyes and mouth.
- Tested as non skin sensitisitiser
- Tested safe for daily use around humans, pets and the environment
- Tested as non inhalation, dermal and oral toxic
- Fact #5: GK Disinfectants are safe for use around pets
GK Disinfectants are formulated for your family and loved ones, furry friends included! It can be difficult to find a suitable disinfectant that not only keeps your home germ-free, but is also not harmful when used in the presence of your pets. Over the years, GK-GermKiller has been the trusted disinfectant for pet owners.
This means that you can safely use the GK disinfectants on surfaces that your pets might come in contact with. Here are some areas of use for disinfecting your pet supplies!
GK Concentrate™ – Soak pet toys, pet accessories such as leashes, collars, food and water bowls.
GK Surfaces ™ – Wipe and disinfect pet bedding, pet toilet/tray areas and more
GK Air™ – Keep indoor pet toilets/trays smelling fresh
The GK Superbundle consists of:
GK Surface™(85ml, Wipes & 500ml)
GK Air™(300ml)
GK Concentrate™(2L) – either Citronella or Floral Fragrance
GK Hand Sanitiser™
For this month of April, if you know someone who is on home recovery from a COVID-19 infection, take 20% off when you send them a GK COVID-19 Recovery Kit. Use code: COVIDKIT exclusively on www.gk-germkiller.com.
Footnotes:
1https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus/do-disinfectants-kill-newer-strains-coronavirus
2https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/transmission/variant.html
3“ASTM E1053-20 Standard Practice to Assess Virucidal Activity of Chemicals Intended for Disinfection of Inanimate, Nonporous Environmental Surfaces”, ASTM International, https://www.astm.org/Standards/E1053.htm
4GK Air™, GK Surface™ & GK Concentrate™ were tested in accordance to the Testing of Chemicals for Health Effects as per OECD Guidelines.