Using Disinfectants & Cleaners on Aqua-Clear Protected Wallcoverings

With the growing concern regarding hygiene and the spread of viruses, Colour & Design has tested several disinfectant and cleaning products on Aqua-Clear Protected Wallcoverings.

The procedure for testing the wallcovering sample is as follows:

  • Spray until wet and allow to stand for a minimum of 20 minutes.
    (Following manufacturer’s instructions)
  • Spray again until thoroughly wet and secure in Gardner abrasion tester.
  • Using Gardner sponge, run 200 cycles.
  • Stop, dry and visually inspect for damage to print layer, note any change.

Here are the results of the tests (the active ingredient(s) of each disinfectant/cleaner are noted):

DISINFECTANTSRESULTS
Chlorine bleach/water, 50/50No Change
Oxivir – hydrogen peroxideNo Change
Virex – ammonium chloride compoundsNo Change
Nemesis – ammonium chloride compoundsNo Change
Neutral Q – ammonium chloride compoundsNo Change
Rely – ammonium chloride compoundsNo Change
Micro Q – ammonium chloride compoundsNo Change
Purell Professional Surface – ethyl alcoholNo Change
Avistat-D – ammonium chloride compoundsNo Change
Spritz – ammonium chloride compoundsNo Change
CLEANER/DISINFECTANTSRESULTS
409 Multi Surface Cleaner – ammonium chloride compoundsNo Change
Spray 9 – ammonium chloride compoundsNo Change
Lysol Multi-surface Cleaner – ammonium chloride compounds (note testing done without diluting)No Change

Testing will be continued with additional institutional-grade disinfecting products.

Download PDF