Stay Safe with Health Canada-Approved Disinfectant Spray

Businesses have an obligation to support the health and safety of their employees and visiting clients, and part of that responsibility is keeping up a clean and sanitized facility.

Commercial disinfectant cleaners and sprays should be part of every industry’s arsenal.

Read on to learn more about how our Health Canada-approved disinfectant sprays are the right choice for your business.

Keep Your Establishment Clean and Safe with Commercial Disinfectant Spray

Many businesses, like those in the hospitality and healthcare industries, see a lot of traffic go through their buildings daily. From desks to handrails, there are many contact surfaces that raise the potential for germs and microbes to spread.

Commercial-grade disinfectants are generally stronger than household disinfectants when used as daily surface cleaners for food contact surfaces, or environmental surfaces. And any business that cares about the health and safety of its guests must invest in proper sanitizing products.

Benefits of Our Disinfecting Solution

Our Econo-Cide solutions are one of few on the market that Health Canada has officially proven to be effective against the most pressing viral pathogens, particularly those of COVID-19.

More impressive is that hard-surface disinfectants or a powerful industrial sanitizer doesn’t have to be costly. You can use our bulk concentrate however you want; by diluting it to your specific needs, you create a customized solution that maximizes your cleaning budget. Freshen up your workspace for less than 30 cents!

How to Use Disinfecting Sprays

The disinfection process is a little more complicated than just spraying the solution on and wiping it off. Proper application is necessary for proper disinfecting performance.

Clean vs. Disinfect

Before we dive into best practices for sanitizing sprays, it’s worth going over the vital distinction between cleaning and disinfection.

Cleaning comes first and aims to remove visible dirt and debris from a surface. While you can eliminate many germs this way, you also need the second step: disinfection. Disinfect surfaces by applying a specially-formulated industrial sanitizer spray to destroy the remaining germs the cleaning process left behind.

Pick Up a Real Disinfectant

First off, keep in mind that you can’t use any solution as a disinfectant. Hand sanitizers do not function as sufficient industrial disinfectants and are unusable for any applications outside of hand cleaning.

An alcohol solution is also impractical. You need a solution with a sufficient concentration of alcohol and must apply it for at least 10 minutes. Since alcohol evaporates quickly, these solutions are difficult to use compared to cleaning with a hard-surface disinfectant.

We recommend consulting Health Canada’s recommendations when buying disinfectant sprays in Canada. The agency keeps a list of approved products certified to keep your business clean and safe.

Check the Product Label

Follow the instructions on the product packaging carefully. Some elements to look for include:

• An indication that the product is a “disinfectant.”
• A Drug Identification Number (DIN) to show Health Canada approval.
• Contact time, the amount of time the solution must stay on the surface to kill germs.
• Expiration date, after which the solution will likely not be effective

The instructions will detail how to use the product correctly, but the general idea is to pre-clean, spray the surface until wet, let it stand for a few minutes, and let it dry or wipe it down with a cloth. Even if your housekeeping staff use gloves, ensure they wash their hands afterward. We recommend to always check the product safety data sheets

But again, refer to the instructions to determine how long and how much you should use the product.

Econo-Chem Has the Best Options for Commercial Disinfectants in Canada

Get the best disinfecting solutions all in one place at Econo-Chem. Among our options are:

• Hand Guard BZK Antibacterial Hand Soap, a gentle, safe, and freshly-scented way for employees to sanitize their hands at work.
• Pro-Tect specializes in protecting animals and comes in a high-concentrated bulk package perfect for customizing your solution.
• The Econo-Cide Disinfectant Spray is our premier solution ideal for hospitals, schools, food processing, and other industries with a focus on sanitization.



Don’t risk infection. Start protecting your customers, employees, and business reputation with proper sanitizing equipment. Pumps and spray bottles are also available in our online store.