Question from Audrey
Are there any nontoxic recipes to make a disinfectant for the coronavirus?
I am allergic to alcohol and many scents so I usually use white vinegar and sometimes tea tree oil, but I have heard they are not strong enough to kill this virus. Would borax and/or iodine be a good option? Any direction on this would be helpful.
Lisa’s Answer
Unfortunately, I am not a scientist and cannot tell you what works to destroy the novel coronavirus. I have also read that vinegar is not effective. Please be cautious when reading about homemade remedies to protect against the virus and make sure the source is an appropriate expert.
Would love to add this article link to what I just submitted – very reassuring!
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/17/well/live/coronavirus-contagion-spead-clothes-shoes-hair-newspaper-packages-mail-infectious.html?smid=em-share
The CDC website has a complete list – I’ve also read that peroxide is effective. hope this helps.
In my newsletter I linked to EWG’s list of “safer” products from the CDC list. You can read it here.
I recommend using these safer, but approved, products during the pandemic. Once we are on the other side of this people can go back to using non-toxic cleaners. I understand that some people cannot tolerate even the safer products on this list. I recommend you check with your doctor on what to use.
Thank you to all who have sent in DIY remedies or recommendations based on what they have read but I have chosen not to publish them. I, too, have read much about this but some of it is conflicting and I am neither a doctor nor a scientist and cannot verify what is the most accurate information. Again, please check with your doctor if your health is compromised.