An outbreak of COVID-19 began in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December 2019, and has spread throughout China and to 31 other countries and territories, including the United States¹. COVID-19 is an enveloped viruses². There are many enveloped viruses, including HBV, HCV, HIV and influenza.  They are pathogenic to humans, meaning that they make you sick. The lipid envelope of these viruses is relatively sensitive and thus can be destroyed by alcohols similar to those used in JAN-PRO’s EnviroShield system, such as ethanol or 2-propanol³.

JAN-PRO’s EnviroShield System And The Spread of Viruses

JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting disinfecting processes follow a proven program that uses the broadest spectrum, hospital-strength disinfectants with maximum killing power. JAN-PRO’s proprietary EnviroShield system has been proven effective against other, similar enveloped viruses⁴. Bacteria, viruses, and lingering odors have no place in a clean and hygienic workspace in Tampa. That’s why JAN-PRO franchisees use our exclusive EnviroShield system for commercial disinfection and deodorization. The commercial disinfectant used in JAN-PRO’s EnviroShield system offers medical-grade disinfection, eliminating over 99.99% of bacteria and viruses. This includes dangerous bacteria like salmonella and E. coli, common viruses like the cold and flu, and disinfectant-resistant pathogens like MRSA. Even though it’s tough on germs, the disinfectant used in the EnviroShield system is gentle on people and the environment. This disinfectant carries the EPA’s highest grade for safety and non-toxicity. It generates no harmful residues, no toxic byproducts, and no harsh or irritating fumes. As an industry-leading commercial cleaning franchise system, JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting has perfected cleaning systems, services, products, equipment and technologies for over 25 years. If you would like to learn more about what JAN-PRO franchisees are doing to help reduce the spread of diseases like viruses, please call us at (813) 864-1940. ### Sources: 1: CDC.gov 2: Madhuri Adnal OneIndia 3: Bode Science Center 4: Virucidal Efficacy of a Disinfectant for Use on Inanimate Environmental Surfaces