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  • Microbiology
  • Public Health

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  • The need for effective, accessible, and safe disinfectants against SARS-CoV-2 is critical.
  • Traditional disinfectants may pose toxicity or availability challenges.
  • Oral-maxillofacial settings require practical sanitization solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence supporting the daily use of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) as a disinfectant.
  • To evaluate HOCl's efficacy against the COVID-19 virus in clinical environments.
  • To assess the practicality and safety of HOCl for surgeons.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on hypochlorous acid efficacy.
  • Inclusion of evidence from diverse settings and industries.
  • Analysis of data pertaining to disinfection against COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019).

Main Results:

  • Hypochlorous acid demonstrates high predictability in disinfecting against the COVID-19 virus.
  • Evidence supports HOCl's effectiveness across various applications.
  • HOCl is identified as an inexpensive, available, and nontoxic option.

Conclusions:

  • Hypochlorous acid is a viable and recommended disinfectant for daily use in office settings.
  • Its properties make it a practical choice for combating COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019).
  • Further integration of HOCl in clinical disinfection protocols is warranted.