Disinfecting & Sanitizing Efficacy
Force of Nature™ is an EPA registered disinfectant & sanitizer proven to kill 99.9% of germs*, including Norovirus, Salmonella, Influenza A, Staph, MRSA & Listeria. The EPA has certified Force of Nature™ for use in hospitals, intensive care units, veterinary hospitals, daycares, schools and more. The EPA registration number is 93040-1.
Coronavirus
Because Force of Nature is a broad spectrum disinfectant & sanitizer and has demonstrated effectiveness against Norovirus, a virus similar to 2019 Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), it can be used against 2019-n-CoV when used in accordance with directions on hard, non-porous surfaces.
EPA Registration Process
To receive federal EPA registration, the product is tested using extremely rigorous EPA required testing protocols across multiple batches of product. Suppliers, purity, concentration & processing of all individual ingredients must be approved, with strict statistical limits on all. The product also goes through rigorous safety reviews. EPA state registration information here.
Organisms:Sanitization Organisms
Salmonella enterica (Salmonella), Staphylococcus aureus (Staph), Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pseudomonas), Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria), Feline Calicivirus surrogate for Norovirus, Strain F-9, Influenza A virus
Disinfection Organisms
Salmonella enterica (Salmonella), Staphylococcus aureus (Staph), Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pseudomonas), Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria), Feline Calicivirus surrogate for Norovirus, Strain F-9, Influenza A virus
**Qualified Germs List
Kills Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica, Listeria monocytogenes, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus – MRSA and Influenza A Virus, Strain A/Hong Kong/8/68, Feline Calicivirus surrogate for Norovirus, Strain F9
**Qualified Viruses List
Influenza A Virus Strain A/Hong Kong/8/68, Feline Calicivirus Strain F9 surrogate for Norovirus
Force of Nature’s cleaning and deodorizing efficacy was tested in an independent, 3rd party laboratory, TURI (Toxic Use Reduction Institute, the University of Massachusetts). Results:
Cleaning Efficacy
Conclusion: Force of Nature is highly effective on a variety of soil types, despite using no harmful chemicals.
% Soil Removed | Force of Nature | Scrubbing Bubbles | Lysol Power Bath Cleaner |
Soap Scum Soil | >89.55% | 73.50% | 89.36% |
% Soil Removed | Force of Nature | Formula 409 All Purpose | Clorox Clean-up Cleaner & Bleach |
Light Oil Soil | 95.34% | 81.26% | 96.66% |
Greasy Soil | 96.35% | 93.94% | 92.76% |
% Soil Removed | Force of Nature | Windex |
Glass Cleaning Soil | 95.95% | 94.06% |
Laboratory Source: Turi Testing Reports, October / November 2013
Deodorizing Efficacy
Conclusion: Force of Nature is a highly effective deodorizer, despite having no harmful chemicals.
Malodor Remaining After Application of Deodorizer
Force of Nature | Formula 409 | Febreze |
No Remaining Malodor | Medium / Strong Remaining Malodor | Medium Remaining Malodor |
Laboratory Source: Turi Testing Reports, October/November 2013. Test was odor from spoiled milk in a carton after 3 days.
Carpet Cleaning Efficacy
Conclusion: Force of Nature is highly effective in carpet cleaning, despite having no harmful chemicals.
Cleaning Efficacy | Force of Nature |
Food Stains | Parity To Resolve Carpet Cleaner |
Pet Accidents & Odors | Parity To Resolve Carpet Cleaner |
Ground-in Dirt | Parity To Resolve Carpet Cleaner |
We suggest 1st testing rugs & carpets in an inconspicuous spot to confirm colorfastness.
Laboratory Source: Turi Testing Reports, October 2016. Industry Standard Spectrometry Test Results.