School IAQ Fact Sheet: Disinfectants

The IAQ Fact Sheet Series is designed to help people without a technical background understand details about indoor air quality (IAQ) so that they can make important decisions for their schools.

While important public health measures are debated in schools across the country, indoor air quality measures offer a non-controversial way to take concrete action to increase protection for everyone in school. In response to feedback from teachers, parents, school board members and others about the confusing messages they’re getting about indoor air quality strategies, the Center for Green Schools brought together dozens of experts to create simple straightforward resources about the most pressing topics.

In the disinfectant fact sheet, find information about safer disinfectants and when to use them, given what we know about how COVID spreads. When should disinfectants be used, and when is a general-purpose cleaner enough? What safety precautions should be taken when using disinfectants? Learn more through this short and informative resource.

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