Disinfecting car to kill covid reccomendations?

animescreen said:
Where can i get this and is it safe on leather?


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I did provide the link; it's in blue (google Tersano.com)

Yes, it would be safe on leather for that small amount of dwell time. COVID is actually easy to kill compared to other pathogens from what I understand. Spray and wipe would probably eliminate most of it, but not all. If you mist it, 30 seconds should be no problem for treated leather. If you're doing an antique or classic with untreated leather, I would not put any disinfectant on it at all other than the Tersano and even it I would strongly suggest a test spot. Untreated leather can stain.
 
richy said:
I did provide the link; it's in blue (google Tersano.com)

Yes, it would be safe on leather for that small amount of dwell time. COVID is actually easy to kill compared to other pathogens from what I understand. Spray and wipe would probably eliminate most of it, but not all. If you mist it, 30 seconds should be no problem for treated leather. If you're doing an antique or classic with untreated leather, I would not put any disinfectant on it at all other than the Tersano and even it I would strongly suggest a test spot. Untreated leather can stain.
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So let say my car is treated leather . Would using this product over time kill the treatment? Is there way to “re treat” the leather? I was thinking if im doing lot of take out orders and eat at home i should just use my usps mail envelopes and sanitize it then use over the Seats and once in awhile just wash the seats with the tersano

When i clicked link i saw some device i guess have to browse for some spray


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richy said:
I did provide the link; it's in blue (google Tersano.com)

Yes, it would be safe on leather for that small amount of dwell time. COVID is actually easy to kill compared to other pathogens from what I understand. Spray and wipe would probably eliminate most of it, but not all. If you mist it, 30 seconds should be no problem for treated leather. If you're doing an antique or classic with untreated leather, I would not put any disinfectant on it at all other than the Tersano and even it I would strongly suggest a test spot. Untreated leather can stain.
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How did you come across this product? I realize its a device and not some spray but refillable by water and no chemicals! Havent seen thoroughly but im assuming cartridge or filter needs replacement. Did see wuhan government or something using this and stanford univ using this too.


So guessing its basically water and no chemical so should be safe on my leather. 409 was safe on my leather too (luckily which i wont use again )


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richy said:
I did provide the link; it's in blue (google Tersano.com)

Yes, it would be safe on leather for that small amount of dwell time. COVID is actually easy to kill compared to other pathogens from what I understand. Spray and wipe would probably eliminate most of it, but not all. If you mist it, 30 seconds should be no problem for treated leather. If you're doing an antique or classic with untreated leather, I would not put any disinfectant on it at all other than the Tersano and even it I would strongly suggest a test spot. Untreated leather can stain.
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Do you use this yourself? 280 plus tax and deliver hmm if it does its job its well worth it . No compromise regarding health. Just havent seen much reviews or people using this (youtube etc) wondering when this company got introduced. If company goes away so does cartridges etc


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BSoares said:
The only issue with some of these cleaners (not saying the one recommended by UD but in general) is that they require decent amount of dwell time before the virus is killed. Some require up to 15 minutes. Who is going to spray their car and leave it all wet for 15 minutes before wiping off the product? By then leather might be ruined.
I think it’s safer to put on a pair of gloves as you leave the car and take them off just before entering the car again, that way you know your hands aren’t contaminated.
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Exactly. Many cleaners can be too harsh for delicate interiors like leather. Spray Nine kills viruses in 30 seconds. I spray it and let it dwell on the surface for 30 seconds and then wipe the surface with something mild like Megs Interior Quik Detailer.
 
animescreen said:
How did you come across this product? I realize its a device and not some spray but refillable by water and no chemicals! Havent seen thoroughly but im assuming cartridge or filter needs replacement. Did see wuhan government or something using this and stanford univ using this too.


So guessing its basically water and no chemical so should be safe on my leather. 409 was safe on my leather too (luckily which i wont use again )


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You got it! The device (iclean mini) is a self contained unit that both ozonates the water and also sprays it out. There is a cartridge inside that treats the water prior to ozonating it. From what I've read about it (I've got the old device which is radically different), the cartridge also extends the time that the mixture is active. The cartridge is supposed to last for months. It WILL work without it but it takes the active time back to the 15 minutes. My system has 2 main disadvantages that the new iclean mini has solved: waiting for the unit to ozonate the water (usually less than 3 minutes) and the 15 minute time frame in which the solution is active. The new unit solves both with having the treated water spray on demand. Honestly, this thing is EXACTLY what is needed with the COVID concerns. Using it every time you buy produce is just damned smart (think of all the produce ecoli recalls!!-This kills ecoli too).

Any surface that can tolerate getting wet can tolerate this cleaner. For the household, you will eliminate a lot of strong chemicals that you no longer have to breathe or touch.

As far as the Wuhan info goes, when you are on their homepage, you will see a popup box with 2 links. The top one refers to Wuhan. There is a ton of info on their site if you look around.

By the way, I am in no way employed by them or have anything to do with their company other than owning the product. However, when I truly believe in something, I can't help but to spread the word. The original product was on the 10 best inventions list for Time magazine from 2006 I believe. Check out their site for all the titles they have earned like from FDA, Health Canada, etc (you cannot claim to be a disinfectant unless your product has earned that title).
 
UncleDavy said:
Exactly. Many cleaners can be too harsh for delicate interiors like leather. Spray Nine kills viruses in 30 seconds. I spray it and let it dwell on the surface for 30 seconds and then wipe the surface with something mild like Megs Interior Quik Detailer.
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Your certain kills covid? 30 seconds no bad compare to 15 min as some day and is this the picture? If its safe on leather and kills covid might get this until i think about the tersano stuff
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animescreen said:
Do you use this yourself? 280 plus tax and deliver hmm if it does its job its well worth it . No compromise regarding health. Just havent seen much reviews or people using this (youtube etc) wondering when this company got introduced. If company goes away so does cartridges etc


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Yes, absolutely!! I have the original version which is quite different but has 2 disadvantages that the new unit does not have (see my previous post). You don't actually need the cartridge for the product to ozonate the water, it's just that it will only last 15 minutes without it. Don't forget, with this unit, you will not use most of your household (strong and toxic) chemicals anymore! You save a lot of money in the long run. I find your piece of mind alone is huge using it. The company is Canadian and they have not done a great job getting the word out. Bloody shame because people would have such piece of mind using it knowing their home and produce is safe. I work in law enforcement (my avatar, duh) so after every shift I spray down my backpack and anything that has gone with me to work and is coming back home.

I haven't even mentioned that with the extra oxygen molecule, it's a great stain remover too!

By the looks of the bottom of their website, they started in 2002. They have big commercial units that are used in hospitals, etc. It lists some of the places on their website, including Stanford University and Clinton airport, Florida hospital, etc.

Compared to Spray Nine or ANY chemical out there, what would you rather spray on your baby's food surfaces?? My choice is easy.

This is the real deal and I can promise you I will NEVER be without mine!!
 
Great some follow questions before i choose this over spray 9

1) so spray 9 , does it kill covid ? And have to wait 15 min ? Or does i just spray and does its job. Will this machine dispensing the water kill it on spot and can just wipe it after i spray or do i need to wait a bit?

2) my understanding is that the one out right now doesnt need cartridge and can use it but has lifespan of 15 min until it just turns back to water. While the cartridge basically recharges that on the spot so you can use it anytime

3) the wait period of 3 min your mentioning, i need to fill the cannister and both old and new have 3 min wait time before usage.

I havent seen much police around my coty much and people speeding . Rumor has it that police are quarantining more due to covid since we need law enforcement when its actually needed most any truth to that?

And how did you find this gem


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UncleDavy said:
Exactly. Many cleaners can be too harsh for delicate interiors like leather. Spray Nine kills viruses in 30 seconds. I spray it and let it dwell on the surface for 30 seconds and then wipe the surface with something mild like Megs Interior Quik Detailer.
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Anyway you can direct me to the spray 9 you mentioned i posted photo but not sure if thats right one seems lot of different ones


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What we’re doing is, every time we return home from a trip, the steering wheel (whole thing), dash, door latch handle, door handle, buttons, shifter and e-brake are getting wiped with a good dose of McKees HD APC (10:1) solution and microfiber.

The strength of the cleaner plus agitation should wipe out anything. Just don’t touch your face until you wash your hands.

Unless your Uber/Lyft or healthcare worker, I don’t see the point of wiping seats down. But if you had to, the APC In a 10:1 dilution is safe on the composite leather.

Most important thing is, don’t touch your face and keep your hands clean! Before I even think of putting on or taking off my mask, I put three drops of hand sanitizer on my hands and agitate like crazy.

Stay calm, stay safe.... we’ll get through this.


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Is the mkees rinseless wash solution? I have their rinseless will this work to kill covid and be safe on leather?


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Coatingsarecrack said:
Good old soap and water agitated with a interior brush will work fine. It kills covid on our skin it will kill covid on cow skin.

70% isopropyl alchohol will work too.

Here’s an article from consumer reports I found helpful


Kill Coronavirus in a Car Without Damaging Surfaces - Consumer Reports




s the mkees rinseless wash solution? I have their rinseless will this work to kill covid and be safe on leather?
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Just be careful on using isopropyl alcohol on composite leather seats... Complete separate thread but, modern leather seats aren't actually leather and they have coating on them. Alcohol will deteriorate the coating, some soaps such as dawn dish detergent is also not best for the seat, unless diluted. Best thing to do is use the tried and true products you've always used to clean the interior, and you'll probably find the surfactants in most of the products we already have in our detailing closets are powerful enough to do the job.


No, I believe I stated McKee's High Density APC (all purpose cleaner) in a 10:1 dilution. Any APC (diluted, follow the instructions) should do the trick. Again, I'm not sure of your location, or if you are an Uber / Lyft driver, or work in the medical field, but again, just basic wipe down techniques and you'll be fine. The point is, it's more important to wash your hands and not touch your face.

Remember, remain calm, wear a mask when detailing interiors (I always have, even before this...) take a deep breath, relax. We'll get through this, you'll be fine. :)
 
Looks like IGL released a new product that is IPA based, sounds promising but it seems like it is more intended for home/office use? "This disinfectant is safe to use on all surfaces, such as, doorknobs, offices, countertops, tables, nurseries, toilets and more."

IGL EcoClean Pure
 
animescreen said:
Great some follow questions before i choose this over spray 9

1) so spray 9 , does it kill covid ? And have to wait 15 min ? Or does i just spray and does its job. Will this machine dispensing the water kill it on spot and can just wipe it after i spray or do i need to wait a bit?

2) my understanding is that the one out right now doesnt need cartridge and can use it but has lifespan of 15 min until it just turns back to water. While the cartridge basically recharges that on the spot so you can use it anytime

3) the wait period of 3 min your mentioning, i need to fill the cannister and both old and new have 3 min wait time before usage.

I havent seen much police around my coty much and people speeding . Rumor has it that police are quarantining more due to covid since we need law enforcement when its actually needed most any truth to that?

And how did you find this gem


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1) Soap and water will kill COVID if left on long enough. I'm assuming Spray 9 would as well. I would just be worried about soap residue left behind (like on carpets, they look great at first but quickly deteriorate due to the soap residue still there actually attracts dirt).

2) Use the iclean mini (as long as you've charged it) anywhere, anytime. It comes with the cartridge and performs better with it...no compromises. I would try it with it and remove it and see for yourself what the difference is. They're supposed to last a long time. My old one is different.

3) Once you've filled the cartridge, I believe it is ready upon demand at that point; hence the reason for the upgrade. Any wait time just ensures you kill whatever you are targeting.

For us in Windsor, Ontario, it's changed a bit. We still go to calls but they get screened ahead of time to assess risk. Serious crimes still result in immediate arrest. Minor offences are being released on Undertakings. If you drive over 50 km over the limit (35 mph over roughly), then that is considered a "Street Racing" offence which AUTOMATICALLY results in a mandatory (Provincial) 7 day seizure of the vehicle and automatic licence suspension. With the lighter traffic volumes, it seems people are driving more aggressively than usual. More vehicles are being seized than normal.

Back to the Tersano. I have had mine since about 2008. My wife didn't like the noise it made when it was oxidizing the water, so it got relegated to the basement. It has been brought back into duty obviously and now we equate that sound with the sound of "clean", LOL. Hell, it's not even loud....women!! I honestly can't remember how I found out about it other than I am a huge nerd and LOVE reading about different things.
 
LSNAutoDetailing said:
Just be careful on using isopropyl alcohol on composite leather seats... Complete separate thread but, modern leather seats aren't actually leather and they have coating on them. Alcohol will deteriorate the coating, some soaps such as dawn dish detergent is also not best for the seat, unless diluted. Best thing to do is use the tried and true products you've always used to clean the interior, and you'll probably find the surfactants in most of the products we already have in our detailing closets are powerful enough to do the job.


No, I believe I stated McKee's High Density APC (all purpose cleaner) in a 10:1 dilution. Any APC (diluted, follow the instructions) should do the trick. Again, I'm not sure of your location, or if you are an Uber / Lyft driver, or work in the medical field, but again, just basic wipe down techniques and you'll be fine. The point is, it's more important to wash your hands and not touch your face.

Remember, remain calm, wear a mask when detailing interiors (I always have, even before this...) take a deep breath, relax. We'll get through this, you'll be fine. :)
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I got the idea of isopropyl for the article I posted. Said nearly every surface in the car was designed to ve safe with IPA. The guy quoted is from a major automotive interior company who works with nearly every auto manufacturer in the world.

I even have read on many a sight that says it’s good to treat stains on uncoated leather.

Also not all cleaners kill corona virus. ISP is at 70% or higher....


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