Does Universal Cleaner kill bacteria and viruses?Updated a day ago

Koh makes no claims about killing bacteria with Universal Cleaner. For most everyday household cleaning, removing dirt, grease, and the organic matter where microbes shelter is sufficient, without the need for chemicals designed to kill microbes. Where a specific disinfection result is required, clean the surface first and then use a registered disinfectant.

Koh Universal Cleaner is a surface cleaner rather than a virucide. For virus removal after illness, or before a vulnerable household member visits, clean the surface with Universal Cleaner first and follow with a dedicated disinfectant carrying approved TGA (Australia) or EPA (United States) virucidal claims. Disinfectants work most effectively on a surface that is already clean, because organic soil gets in the way of the active. Cleaning then disinfecting in that order gives a better result than disinfecting over grime.

Cleaning physically removes grease, food residue, dirt and organic matter from a surface, including the soils bacteria shelter in. Disinfecting uses regulated antimicrobial actives to act on what remains on an already-clean surface. The two are complementary rather than substitutes. Use Koh Universal Cleaner first to clean and degrease, then follow with a registered disinfectant carrying TGA or EPA approval where virus removal, illness recovery or high-touch surfaces call for it.

Clear the bench, spray Koh Universal Cleaner across the whole working area rather than just the visible spot, leave it 10 to 30 seconds, then wipe with a cloth you keep for raw-meat jobs or a disposable one. Rinse with a damp cloth and let the bench air dry before food touches it. Wash boards, knives and tongs in hot soapy water separately. Koh makes no bacteria-kill claims for Universal Cleaner. Cross-contamination can spread through cloths, hands and utensils, so the cloth you use next matters as much as the spray.