With the recent outbreak of 2009-H1N1 (a.k.a. Swine Flu豬流感病毒), many of you may be wondering if Snap Disinfectant Cleaner will work against this new strain of flu. The EPA released a statement that any product effective against Influenza A viruses should also be effective against 2009-H1N1. EPA-registered Snap Disinfectant Cleaner (EPA Reg. No. 1839-95 - 68709; EPA Est. No. 55948-NC-01) is effective against Influenza A viruses; thus, according to the EPA, should also be effective against 2009-H1N1 at a ratio of 2 fl. oz. per gallon of water.

Snap™ II Cleaner Disinfectant

Benefits

• One bottle replaces up to 32 bottles of the leading anti-bacterial all-purpose cleaner
• Cleans, disinfects and deodorizes
• Concentrated cleaner, sanitizer, fungicide, virucide and mildewstat
• Phosphate free
• Readily biodegradable
• Perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, hospitals, pet kennels, nursing homes, athletic/recreational facilities, food service establishments and much more!
• EPA-registered disinfectant* *EPA Reg. No. 1839-95–68709; EPA Est No. 55948-NC-01

*July 2016 U.S. prices at Harris Teeter (Greensboro, NC); cost may vary from store to store and by city and state.†Based on Snap Disinfectant Concentrate label dilution ratios.

Snap II Cleaner Disinfectant is a phosphate-free formulation designed to provide effective cleaning, deodorization and disinfection specifically for hospitals, nursing homes, schools, food processing plants, food service establishments, transportation terminals, office buildings, manufacturing facilities, lodging establishments, retail businesses, athletic/recreational facilities and households where housekeeping is of prime importance in controlling the hazard of cross-contamination. Snap II Cleaner Disinfectant is EPA Registered (EPA Reg. No. 1839-95 – 55948; EPA Est. No. 55948-NC-01) Make household disinfecting a SNAP with Snap II Cleaner Disinfectant!

Ingredients

Cleaning agents and sudsing agents (anionic and nonionic surfactants), water, quality control agents, stabilizing agents, aloe vera gel, fragrance, and FD&C color.

FAQ

How do I use Snap Disinfectant Cleaner? 
DISINFECTION: To disinfect inanimate, hard, non-porous surfaces, add 2 ounces of Snap II  Cleaner Disinfectant per gallon of water. Apply solution with a mop, cloth, sponge, hand-pump trigger sprayer or low-pressure coarse sprayer so as to wet all surfaces thoroughly. Allow to remain wet for 10 minutes, then remove excess liquid. For heavily soiled areas, a pre-cleaning step is required. Prepare a fresh solution for each use.

To disinfect toilet bowls: Flush toilet and add 2 ounces of Snap II Cleaner Disinfectant directly to the bowl water. Swab the bowl completely using a scrub brush or toilet mop, making sure to get under the rim. Let stand for 10 minutes and flush.

To disinfect food processing premises: Before using this product, food products and packaging materials must be removed from the area or carefully protected. For floors, walls and storage areas, add 2 ounces of Snap II Cleaner Disinfectant per gallon of water. For heavily soiled areas, a pre-cleaning step is required. Apply solution with a mop, cloth, sponge, hand-pump trigger sprayer or low-pressure coarse sprayer so as to wet all surfaces thoroughly. Allow the surface to remain wet for 10 minutes, then removed excess liquid. After use, all surfaces in the area must be thoroughly rinsed with potable water.

To disinfect food-service establishment food contact surfaces: Before using this product, food products and packaging materials must be removed from the area or carefully protected. For countertops, appliances and tables, add 2 ounces of Snap II Cleaner Disinfectant per gallon of water. For heavily soiled areas, a pre-cleaning step is required. Apply solution with a cloth, sponge, hand-pump trigger sprayer or low-pressure coarse sprayer so as to wet all surfaces thoroughly. Allow the surface to remain wet for 10 minutes, then removed excess liquid and rinse the surface with potable water. This product cannot be used to clean the following food contact surfaces: utensils, glassware and dishes.

BACTERICIDAL ACTIVITY: When diluted at the rate of 2 ounces per gallon of water, Snap II  Cleaner Disinfectant exhibits effective, one-step disinfectant activity against the organisms: Pseudomonas aeruginosa PRD 10, Escherichia coli , Klebsiella pneumonia , Salmonella schottmuelleri , Salmonella enterica , Streptococcus salivarius , Brevibacterium ammoniagenes , Streptococcus faecalis , Shigella dysenteriae , Enterobacter aerogenes , Staphylococcus aureus , Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin Intermediate Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) and Streptococcus pyogenes (Clinical-Flesh-Eating Strain BIRD M3) and meets all requirements for hospital use.

FUNGICIDAL ACTIVITY: At the 2 ounces per gallon dilution, Snap II Cleaner Disinfectant is also fungicidal against the pathogenic fungi Trichophyton mentagrophytes (causative agent of athlete’s foot fungus, a cause of ringworm of the foot) when used as directed on hard surfaces found in bathrooms, shower stalls, locker rooms, exercise facilities or other clean, hard, non-porous surfaces commonly contacted by bare feet. Follow the Disinfection directions.

MILDEWSTAT: To control mold and mildew on pre-cleaned, hard, non-porous surfaces, add 2 ounces of Snap II Cleaner Disinfectant per gallon of water. Apply solution with a cloth, mop, sponge, hand-pump trigger sprayer or low-pressure coarse sprayer making sure to wet all surfaces completely. Let air dry. Prepare a fresh solution for each use. Repeat application at weekly intervals or when mildew growth appears.

VIRUCIDAL ACTIVITY: Snap Disinfectant Cleaner, when used on environmental, inanimate, hard, nonporous surfaces at 2 ounces per gallon of water, exhibits effective virucidal activity against Influenza A2/Japan (representative of the common flu virus), Herpes Simplex Type 1 (causative agent of fever blisters), Adenovirus Type 2 (causative agent of upper respiratory infections), Vaccinia virus (representative of the Pox virus group), Human Coronavirus (ATCC VR-740, Strain 229E), Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type I (HIV 1), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Norovirus (Norwalk Virus), Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV), Feline calicivirus (FCV), SARS Associated Coronavirus, Porcine Respiratory & Reproductive Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) (Strain NVSL) and Avian Influenza A. Follow the Disinfection directions. KILLS HIV-1, HBV AND HCV 

ON PRE-CLEANED ENVIRONMENTAL SURFACES/OBJECTS PREVIOUSLY SOILED WITH BLOOD/BODY FLUIDS in healthcare settings (hospitals, nursing homes) or other settings in which there is an expected likelihood of soiling of inanimate surfaces/objects with blood or body fluids, and in which the surface/objects likely to be soiled with blood or body fluids can be associated with the potential for transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) (associated with AIDS), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION AGAINST HIV-1, HBV, AND HCV ON SURFACES/OBJECTS SOILED WITH BLOOD/BODY FLUIDS:
PERSONAL PROTECTION: When handling items soiled with blood or body fluids, use disposable latex gloves, gowns, masks and eye coverings. CLEANING PROCEDURES: Blood and other body fluids must be thoroughly cleaned from surfaces and objects before application of Snap II Cleaner Disinfectant.

CONTACT TIME: Allow surface to remain wet for 10 minutes.
DISPOSAL OF INFECTIOUS MATERIALS: Blood and other body fluids should be autoclaved and disposed of according to local regulations for infectious waste disposal. Efficacy test have demonstrated that this product is an effective bactericide, fungicide and virucide in the presence of organic soil (5% blood serum).
 
GENERAL CLEANING: Apply Snap Disinfectant Cleaner to soiled area with a mop, cloth, sponge, hand-pump trigger sprayer or low-pressure coarse sprayer. Snap II Cleaner Disinfectant can be diluted at 2 ounces per gallon or applied at full strength. Thoroughly wet soiled surface and scrub as necessary. DEODORIZATION: To deodorize, apply this product as indicated under