Makers of Zoflora disinfectant loved by Mrs Hinch and her millions of followers reveal the cleaning product could help kill coronavirus in homes
- Manufacturers of Zoflora have said it ‘would be effective against coronavirus’
- The disinfectant has been championed by Mrs Hinch and has a cult following
- Makers of the product said ‘science suggests’ it could kill the virus in homes
- The popular cleaning product can be bought at supermarkets and online
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The makers of Zoflora disinfectant loved by Mrs Hinch and her millions of followers have revealed how the cleaning product could help kill coronavirus at home.
Its bacteria-killing power and heavenly smells make the disinfectant a firm favourite in UK households, especially after being continually endorsed by the likes of Instagram cleaning sensation Sophie Hinchliffe, 30, from Essex.
A Zoflora spokesperson told The Mirror that despite the spray not being tested on the COVID-19 strain, it could kill the virus, revealing: ‘The science suggests that Zoflora would be effective against this strain, as it is against other similar viruses within the standard five minutes contact time.’
The popular cleaning product, which starts from just £1 per bottle, can be bought at high-street supermarkets as well as online retailers.
The makers of Zoflora disinfectant, popularised by Mrs Hinch aka Sophie Hinchliffe, 30, from Essex, have revealed how it could be effective against coronavirus (pictured, Sophie while appearing on This Morning in April last year)
The spokesperson revealed: ‘Like all other disinfectant products, we have been unable to test efficacy against the specific COVID-19 strain of Coronavirus.’
But they added that science suggested the disinfectant could be effective against the COVID-19.
Zoflora can be bought in a number of supermarkets and online retailers including Amazon, Tesco, Wilko, Ocado and Asda, with prices ranging from £1 to £4 for individual bottles.
Huddersfield-based Thornton and Ross LTD, who make the disinfectant, also added that the spray had been proven to kill almost all germs.
The disinfectant spray, which has become a household favourite in recent years, can cost as little as £1 per bottle, and can be bought at high-street supermarkets (pictured)
A spokesperson for the pharmaceutical manufacturers said that whilst they were unable to test Zoflora on COVID-19 coronavirus, the spray had been tested against an proven to kill 99.9 per cent of bacteria and viruses.
Mrs Hinch popularised the spray after gathering millions of followers by posting pictures of her spotless home and cleaning routines on Instagram.
The former hairdresser is beloved by fans for providing step-by-step cleaning instructions and revealing her hero products, including Zoflora.
The spray comes in 22 different fragrances with Mountain Air, Linen Fresh and Springtime being her favourites.
The product was popularised by Instagram sensation Mrs Hinch, who regularly shares snaps of her home and cleaning routine online (pictured, with husband Jamie)
The influencer dilutes the concentrated mixture with water and uses it to mop her floors daily, as well as sprinkling it on kitchen roll and placing it at the bottom of the kitchen bin for a lasting fresh scent.
While Zoflora’s primary use is as a disinfectant, its famed for the divine scent it can fill a space with, too.
The brand’s own website states it can be diluted and used as an air freshener spray, poured undiluted down sinks and even used on rugs, patios and artificial grass to eliminate odours.