Organizations weigh-in on need for disinfectants and electrostatic spraying April 12, 2021 ™ (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, released clarification emphasizing the critical importance of cleaning and disinfecting surfaces to reduce exposure to COVID-19 and other pathogens. The CDC’s latest guidance noted that “cleaning with products containing soap or detergent reduces germs on surfaces by removing contaminants and may also weaken or damage some of the virus particles, which decreases risk of infection from surfaces.” However, ISSA and GBAC recommend the use of products approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and included on the EPA’s List N as it ensures cleaning professionals are applying expert-reviewed formulations that have been approved for use against SARS-CoV-2. Additionally, cleaning for health is most effective at mitigating the spread of illnesses when it is a multi-step approach that involves first cleaning surfaces to remove or reduce soil loads and then disinfecting to kill bacteria, fungi, and inactivate viruses.