Force of Nature Disinfecting, Sanitizing & 3rd Party Lab Test Results

Disinfecting & Sanitizing Efficacy

Force of Nature is an EPA registered medical-grade disinfectant that kills 99.9% of viruses, bacteria, mold and mildew including Norovirus, Salmonella, Influenza A, Staph, MRSA, Listeria, and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa when used as directed on hard non-porous surfaces. It kills respiratory viruses and the viruses that cause flus**. The EPA has registered Force of Nature for disinfecting and sanitizing hospitals, intensive care units, veterinary hospitals, daycares, schools and more. The EPA registration number is 93040-1. The EPA registers 3 types of disinfectants based on their pathogen-killing efficacy: Limited, Broad-Spectrum, and Hospital. Force of Nature is EPA registered as a Hospital disinfectant. Limited disinfectants are effective against only a specific major group of microorganisms (such as gram-positive or gram-negative bacteria). Broad-spectrum disinfectants are effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Hospital disinfectants are broad-spectrum disinfectants that are also effective against the nosocomial bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

SARS-CoV-2, Coronavirus, Delta Variant, Covid-19

Force of Nature is on EPA’s List N, the disinfectants approved for use against SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19. Force of Nature has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses harder to kill than SARS-CoV-2 on hard, non-porous surfaces. Therefore, Force of Nature can be used against SARS-CoV-2 when used in accordance with the directions for use against Norovirus on hard non-porous surfaces. EPA expects all products on List N to kill all variants of SARS-CoV-2. Genetic changes to the virus do not impact the efficacy of disinfectants. See EPA Emerging Pathogen Policy information.

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.

Force of Nature’s cleaning and deodorizing efficacy was tested in an independent, 3rd party laboratory, 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: Toxic Use Reduction Institute, the University of Massachusetts 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: Toxic Use Reduction Institute, the University of Massachusetts 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: Toxic Use Reduction Institute, the University of Massachusetts Testing Reports, October 2016. Industry Standard Spectrometry Test Results.

Force of Nature Laundry Detergent Sheets 3rd Party Lab Test Results

Force of Nature laundry detergent sheets were tested in an independent, 3rd party laboratory, Toxic Use Reduction Institute, the University of Massachusetts. Force of Nature laundry detergent sheets were tested for stain cleaning efficacy vs the following products:

• Tide Laundry Original Scent Liquid Laundry Detergent HE
• Tide PODS Free & Gentle Laundry Detergent
• Seventh Generation Concentrated Laundry Detergent Liquid Free & Clear

Stains tested were grass, spaghetti sauce, coffee, and chocolate sauce on cotton/polyester blend fabric. Conclusion: Force of Nature laundry sheets are just as effective on these stains as all 3 products tested.

Stain cleaning efficacy	Force of Nature
Grass stains	Parity to: Tide Laundry Original Scent Liquid Laundry Detergent HE Tide PODS Free & Gentle Laundry Detergent Seventh Generation Concentrated Laundry Detergent Liquid Free & Clear
Spaghetti sauce stains	Parity to: Tide Laundry Original Scent Liquid Laundry Detergent HE Tide PODS Free & Gentle Laundry Detergent Seventh Generation Concentrated Laundry Detergent Liquid Free & Clear
Coffee stains	Parity to: Tide Laundry Original Scent Liquid Laundry Detergent HE Tide PODS Free & Gentle Laundry Detergent Seventh Generation Concentrated Laundry Detergent Liquid Free & Clear
Chocolate sauce stains	Parity to: Tide Laundry Original Scent Liquid Laundry Detergent HE Tide PODS Free & Gentle Laundry Detergent Seventh Generation Concentrated Laundry Detergent Liquid Free & Clear