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Soft Surface Disinfection: Study Shows Contamination from Coughs and Sneezes

The virus that causes the common cold can survive on fabric for at least six hours, according to Reckitt’s Lysol Pro Solutions.

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By: Christine Esposito

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A new study by Reckitt’s Lysol Pro Solutions has revealed the ease with which soft surfaces can be contaminated when people with respiratory infections such as cold or flu cough or sneeze on them directly. “This study reinforces the importance of helping protect people from the spread of germs via soft surfaces, as a part of a holistic hygiene program. Cleaning and disinfection efforts are often focused solely on hard, non-porous surfaces but our work reveals the importance of tar...

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