And the Winner is HOCl…!

HOCl is one of the most powerful weapons in our arsenal today. It fights our enemies and protects us.

Who is the largest enemy of our time?

Yes, that’s right! It’s coronavirus – it has been impacting all of us in some capacity. The enemy is coronavirus, the war started in 2019 as COVID-19, and we all have been fighting it since using our great arsenal of weapons.

Some days we won, others we lost to it, and the battle continues…

What were our most effective weapons?

• Wearing masks
• Staying at home
• Maintaining physical distancing
• Consuming healthy food
• Using disinfectants and sanitizers

We’ll focus on the last part today.

Use of disinfectants and sanitizers

 

The common fear of catching infection prevailed amongst us all due to the COVID-19 crisis. The use of hand sanitizers and disinfectants for our homes and offices became a part of our routine. These products topped the list of grocery items, and surprisingly the ‘sanitizer’ section of outlets became ‘out of stock’ in many instances. This is the love we have for the health of our loved ones and us!

However, as it is rightly said, excess of anything is bad. So is the use of disinfectants and sanitizers. These are chemical-based products and are likely to have adverse effects on our body. People also started an extensive use of bleach spray as a protection mechanism from COVID-19. We all know that bleach is a dangerous chemical.

Some of the harmful impacts of chemical-based sanitizers or disinfectants that can be observed are:

• Impacts your skin: you may face skin irritation, dry skin, skin allergies, and other common skin problems like acne and contact dermatitis.
• Eye problems: direct exposure can cause irritation and redness in your eyes.
• Cough and breathing problems: excess use of disinfectants might result in inhaling of chemicals. This can impact your respiratory system.
• Liver and kidney problems: use of alcohol-based sanitizers can indirectly and gradually lead to liver and kidney damage.
• Impact on the nervous system: ingestion of disinfectant or sanitizing sprays can impact the central nervous system, thus inducing symptoms like vomiting, headache, nausea, and dizziness.
• Impact on the heart: These products are so harmful that they can have an impact on the functioning of your heart and may cause serious cardiac effects.

Oh, golly! And we thought we were protecting ourselves!

This article aims not to add to your worries, but instead help you with a simple yet effective alternative.

HOCl

HOCl has presented itself as an available, non-toxic, chemical-free, inexpensive, effective, and practical disinfectant. The powerful oxidizing agent is prepared by simple electrolysis of water and salt.

HOCl has been in use as early as 1914 during World War I to heal the wounds of people injured during the war. Studies have shown it to effectively inactivate many deadly viruses, including the coronavirus. In addition, it is harmless to your skin and body.

“We use EcoloxTech’s hypochlorous acid system on board because of its proven effectiveness in killing bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It reduces our dependence on the usual harsh chemicals and provides an additional layer of safety for our crewmembers and guests,” Robert Wilkinson, Senior Director of Environmental Health and Occupational Safety for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.

It can be used on anybody, including kids, pets, plants, and any surface, be it your living room or kitchen, or office, or vehicle, or hospitals. Besides, it is 100% safe to use HOCl for food disinfection before consumption.

Isn’t it the best solution that protects you and wrongs all your worries? If still there is a speck of doubt, who better than WHO (World Health Organization), the world’s apex health body, says Yes to HOCl!
Stay safe!

Avani Raj Arora