Does Electrostatic Disinfection Kill Covid?

See EPA's guidance on adding directions for indoor use with electrostatic sprayers to products intended to kill SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). For now, the CDC recommends cleaning contaminated surfaces with liquid disinfectant products to prevent the spread of disease.

What are the CDC guidelines for using electrostatic sprayers or foggers during the COVID-19 pandemic?

If you use an electrostatic sprayer or fogger, only the person applying it, wearing appropriate PPE, should be in the room. The person applying should leave the room following application. Stay out of the area for the time indicated in the product label and specified by the application device. Open windows and doors after use, if possible, to air out the space.

Is fumigation effective against the coronavirus disease?

In indoor spaces, routine application of disinfectants to environmental surfaces by spraying or fogging (also known as fumigation or misting) is not recommended for COVID- 19.

One study has shown that spraying as a primary disinfection strategy is ineffective in removing contaminants outside of direct spray zones.