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Hospital-Grade Disinfectant Kills Covid-19 in 60 Seconds: Lucas-Cide #222 RTU
Lucas Products’ new LUCAS-CIDE® #222 RTU ready-to-use hospital-grade disinfectant has received a 60-second kill claim for COVID-19, allowing salons, spas and barbershops to save time cleaning in-between clients.
by Staff
February 7, 2021
2 min to read
Proper sanitizing and disinfecting protocols in the salon, spa and barbershop environment must be at the forefront of all client experiences—especially now. They’re the key to clients feeling safe and comfortable while enjoying services at your business. Lucas Products, a family-owned business, offers cost-effective, high-quality solutions to meet your needs.
Lucas Products’ new LUCAS-CIDE® #222 RTU ready-to-use hospital-grade disinfectant has received a 60-second kill claim for COVID-19, allowing salons, spas and barbershops to save time cleaning in-between clients. In fact, all of the company’s disinfectants are on the EPA List N, meaning they are effective in killing the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). You can learn more about that here: https://bit.ly/38KjhR3.
LUCAS-CIDE® #222 RTU is an acid-free, ready-to-use, all-purpose disinfectant, deodorizer and cleaner. This non-abrasive, pleasantly scented product is bactericidal, fungicidal and viricidal. It kills mold and mildew and inhibits their growth. It is proven effective against Human Coronavirus, H1N1, HIV-1, Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, Herpes Simplex 2, Staphylococcus, Salmonella, Pseudomonas, Canine Parv, E-coli, Poliovirus Type 1 and much more. Spray it on non-porous surfaces, including chairs, the back bar area, counters, nail stations, massage tables and in waiting areas. It’s also effective for cleansing nail implements, pedicure whirlpools, shears, brushes, combs, counters, styling tools, massage tables and spa showers. It's available in gallons and quarts—no mixing necessary.
Salon cost starts at $9.95 for 32 ounces.
Lucas Products offers a complete range of economical, professional-grade, environmentally sensitive, dependable cleaning solutions to help salons, spas and barbershops keep their teams and their clients safe. The company manufactures all of its products in the United States. For more information, contact your local distributor, contact customer support at 419-476-5992 or sales@lucasproducts.com or visit lucasproducts.com.
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