Kills norovirus* · EPA Reg. No. 91582-1

When norovirus is going around, take back your surfaces

You can't control what comes home in a backpack or a lunch box. You can control what's left on the doorknobs, faucets, toys and counters everyone shares. Danolyte is an EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant that kills norovirus on hard surfaces,* with no fragrance, no dyes and no alcohol.

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A mother wipes down a kitchen counter next to a child's lunch box and a Danolyte disinfectant spray bottle

Does Danolyte kill norovirus?

Yes. Danolyte is an EPA-registered disinfectant (Reg. No. 91582-1), and norovirus (Norwalk virus) is on its label. Spray it at full strength on hard, non-porous surfaces, keep them wet for 10 minutes, and let them air dry. There's no mixing, wiping or rinsing, except on surfaces that touch food or mouths: rinse those with drinking water afterward.

You shouldn't have to choose between strong enough and gentle enough

What you've been reaching for

When norovirus hits a house, a classroom or an office, most people grab the strongest-smelling cleaner under the sink and hope it's the right one. Then everyone lives with the smell.

What you've been wishing for

A disinfectant with norovirus right on its label that's gentle enough for use in nurseries: no fragrance, no dyes, no alcohol, and low odor, made by a family business you can actually call.

Danolyte gives you both: hospital-grade strength against norovirus, gentle enough for use in nurseries.

Know what you're up against

Norovirus calls for a disinfectant that's registered to kill it

Norovirus is a non-enveloped virus. Danolyte's EPA label says it's effective against non-enveloped viruses, including norovirus, rotavirus and adenovirus, and that it's broadly antiviral, capable of inactivating both enveloped and non-enveloped viruses.*

So before you buy any disinfectant for norovirus, look for norovirus on the label. It's on Danolyte's.

Danolyte's active ingredient is hypochlorous acid (HOCl), derived from naturally occurring salt minerals and water. HOCl naturally breaks down over time, so we make it every weekday in Overland Park, Kansas, and ship it the day it's made, with the production date on every container.

Danolyte hospital-grade disinfectant quart spray bottle on a clean white surface

How to kill norovirus with Danolyte

Four steps. The one that matters most is the 10 minutes.

  1. 1

    Clean up first

    Remove any visible mess. Danolyte helps here too: it cleans vomit and fecal stains and eliminates their odors at the source.

  2. 2

    Spray until wet

    Spray Danolyte at full strength until the surface is thoroughly wet. No mixing.

  3. 3

    Keep it wet 10 minutes

    Norovirus needs a full 10 minutes of wet contact. Use enough that the surface stays wet the whole time.

  4. 4

    Air dry

    Let it air dry. No wiping or rinsing, except food-contact surfaces and things that go in mouths: rinse those with drinking water.

Cleaning up vomit or other body fluids? Wear disposable gloves while you clean the mess away, then disinfect.

A hand sprays Danolyte disinfectant on a classroom door handle in a school hallway

At home, at school, at daycare and at work

Focus on the hard surfaces everyone shares. Every spot below is listed on the Danolyte label.

A Danolyte disinfectant spray bottle on a bright kitchen counter beside a folded dish towel

At home

The bathroom, the kitchen, and the doorknob everyone grabs on the way in.

Toilet seats, rims and bowls. Faucets and sinks. Doorknobs and light switches. TV remotes and phones. Counters and tables. Toys, highchair trays and trash cans.

A teacher sprays Danolyte on a classroom desk at the end of the school day

At school

Desks, tables and chairs. Door handles and hand railings. Restroom stalls, soap dispensers and hand dryers. Keyboards and tablets. School buses.

A daycare teacher sprays Danolyte on a play table and plastic toys

At daycare

Toys and play tables. Cribs and changing tables. Diaper pails and potty chairs. Highchairs and booster seats. Danolyte also kills rotavirus and adenovirus on these surfaces.*

A Danolyte disinfectant spray bottle on an office desk next to a keyboard and coffee mug

At work

Shared keyboards, phones and headsets. Desks and chairs. Elevator buttons and door handles. Break-room counters, microwaves and refrigerators. Restrooms.

Toys that go in little mouths and anything that touches food: rinse with drinking water after disinfecting.

CONTAINS NO

  • Fragrance
  • Dyes
  • Alcohol
  • Phenols
  • VOCs
  • Phosphates

Danolyte is low odor and non-flammable, and it breaks down into saline solution, so it leaves no harmful or harsh chemical residue on the desk, the crib or the counter.

A Danolyte disinfectant spray bottle tied with a teal ribbon on a teacher's desk beside an apple and a blank card

Send one to school

A teacher gift they'll actually use

Teachers wipe down more desks, door handles and shared supplies than anyone. A bottle of Danolyte with a ribbon on it says you thought about their room, not just their coffee order.

Add one to the next teacher appreciation day, holiday or back-to-school list.

One bottle for every room you're responsible for

Be ready before norovirus is going around

  • Kills norovirus on hard surfaces* (EPA Reg. No. 91582-1)
  • Hospital-grade, and gentle enough for use in nurseries
  • No fragrance, no dyes and no alcohol
  • Made fresh every weekday by a family business in Kansas

Ordering for a school, daycare or office? Call 913-489-7600 and talk to the family that makes it.

Order on a weekday and it ships the same day it's made.

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Questions about Danolyte and norovirus

Does Danolyte kill norovirus?

Yes. Norovirus (Norwalk virus) is on the EPA label for Danolyte, EPA Reg. No. 91582-1. It kills norovirus on hard, non-porous surfaces when used as directed: full strength, with the surface kept wet for 10 minutes.

How long does Danolyte take to kill norovirus?

10 minutes. Spray Danolyte at full strength until the surface is thoroughly wet, keep it wet for 10 minutes, and let it air dry. The label lists norovirus as tested with feline calicivirus, the test virus used for norovirus claims, with a 10-minute contact time.

Do I need to dilute Danolyte for norovirus?

No. Use it straight from the bottle. Danolyte comes ready to use at full strength (500 ppm), which is the strength the label calls for to disinfect.

How do I clean up vomit with Danolyte?

Wear disposable gloves and clean the mess away first. Danolyte cleans vomit stains and eliminates vomit odors. Then spray the area with Danolyte until it's thoroughly wet, keep it wet for 10 minutes, and let it air dry.

Can schools and daycares use Danolyte?

Yes. Schools, colleges, dormitories, school buses, daycares, preschools, nursery schools and playrooms are all listed on the Danolyte label, and it's gentle enough for use in nurseries. For larger orders, call 913-489-7600.

Can I use Danolyte on kids' toys?

Yes, on hard, non-porous toys like plastic blocks, baby toys and bath toys. For toys that go in a child's mouth, rinse with drinking water after disinfecting.

Does Danolyte kill norovirus on carpet, couches or clothes?

Danolyte's kill claims cover hard, non-porous surfaces, like counters, plastic, glass, sealed tile and vinyl. Its label doesn't claim to kill norovirus on carpet, upholstery or fabric.

What else does Danolyte kill?

Danolyte is a broad-spectrum, hospital-grade disinfectant. On hard, non-porous surfaces it also kills rotavirus, adenovirus, rhinovirus, influenza A (H1N1), RSV, MRSA, E. coli, Salmonella and C. diff spores, among others. See the Danolyte Disinfectant Label Guide for the full list.

*On hard, non-porous surfaces when used as directed. Always read and follow label directions. See the full Danolyte Disinfectant Label Guide. Related: Danolyte as an alcohol-free hand antiseptic.