Life Is Moving Back Indoors. Is Your Cleaning Routine Ready?
There comes a point every year when life starts shifting back inside.
The evenings get a little cooler, the windows aren’t open quite as often, and suddenly the spaces inside your home are getting more use again. Maybe you’ve noticed more shoes by the door after school or that the kitchen counter seems to need attention every time you walk past it.
It’s also a good time to take another look at your indoor cleaning routine.
Open the cabinet under your sink and you might find you’ve collected more products than you realized. One bottle handles everyday dirt and grime, while something else comes out when it’s time to disinfect. Before long, cleaning one home can require an entire lineup of products.
Wet & Forget Indoor Mold + Mildew Disinfectant Cleaner takes a different approach. It cleans, disinfects and deodorizes in one labor-saving step, giving you one product that can take on more of the cleaning jobs that come up as life moves indoors.
Wet & Forget Indoor kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, inhibits the growth of mold and mildew, and can be used as a soft surface sanitizer when used according to the label directions. It does all of this with no bleach or irritating fumes.
The key is knowing how to use it for the job at hand, since cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing each have their own directions. Once you know the difference, one bottle can become an incredibly versatile part of your routine during the busier months ahead and throughout the rest of the year.
Start with the everyday mess
Not every cleaning job begins with a deep clean.
Sometimes you walk into the bathroom and notice the sink needs attention. A quick spray and wipe is all you’re looking for before moving on with your day.
Wet & Forget Indoor can handle those everyday moments, too. The easy spray-and-wipe formula cleans and deodorizes, eliminating odors rather than simply masking them.
To clean and deodorize, apply Wet & Forget Indoor to surfaces with a cloth, mop, sponge or sprayer. Wipe or allow to air dry.
The fast-drying formula leaves no dull or sticky residue, making it easy to reach for when a surface needs a quick refresh rather than an entire cleaning production.
Wet & Forget Indoor can be used on washable hard, non-porous surfaces throughout bathrooms, homes and kitchens. That includes surfaces you encounter every day, from sinks and cabinets to doors and door handles.
When you want to clean and disinfect
As a disinfectant, Wet & Forget Indoor kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses* when used according to the label directions.
For disinfection and mold and mildew control, apply Wet & Forget Indoor undiluted to hard, non-porous surfaces, thoroughly wetting the surface with a cloth, mop, sponge, sprayer or by immersion. Treated surfaces must remain visibly wet for 10 minutes.
If an area is visibly soiled, a preliminary cleaning is required.
After the appropriate contact time, wipe dry with a cloth, sponge or mop, or allow the surface to air dry.
That contact time is an important part of disinfecting. A quick spray followed immediately by a wipe isn’t the same as following the labeled directions for disinfection.
Different viruses have different contact times
The amount of time a surface needs to remain visibly wet depends on what you’re using Wet & Forget Indoor to address.
Wet & Forget Indoor is effective against SARS-Related Coronavirus 2 SARS-CoV-2*, the virus that causes COVID-19, in 3 minutes. The treated hard, non-porous, non-food surface must remain visibly wet for the full 3-minute contact time.
For Influenza Virus Type A and Human Coronavirus, treated surfaces must remain visibly wet for 1 minute.
For general disinfection, treated surfaces must remain visibly wet for 10 minutes.
These aren’t interchangeable directions, which is why reading the product label before use is so important. Follow the directions for the specific application rather than relying on the same routine every time you reach for the bottle.
For sprayer applications, use a coarse spray device and spray 6 to 8 inches from the surface. Avoid breathing spray.
Don’t overlook the kitchen directions
Wet & Forget Indoor can be used on washable hard, non-porous surfaces in the kitchen, but there’s an important extra step when you’re cleaning surfaces that come into contact with food.
After using Wet & Forget Indoor on surfaces such as countertops, appliances, tables and stovetops, rinse them with potable water before reuse.
Wet & Forget Indoor should not be used on utensils, glassware or dishes.
It’s a small distinction, but an important one. A product that can tackle multiple jobs around the home is most useful when you understand exactly how and where to use it.
No bleach or irritating fumes
A disinfecting cleaner doesn’t have to rely on bleach.
Wet & Forget Indoor has no bleach or irritating fumes, giving you another option for the surfaces you’re regularly cleaning throughout your home.
That distinction becomes even more valuable when you consider how versatile the product is. You may reach for it when the bathroom sink needs cleaning, then use the same bottle when you need to disinfect a washable hard, non-porous surface according to the label directions.
There isn’t a different product for every job.
Wet & Forget Indoor cleans, deodorizes and disinfects, while giving you the flexibility to use it for different cleaning needs throughout your home.
And hard surfaces are only part of the story.
More than hard surfaces
As life moves back indoors, it isn’t only countertops and bathroom fixtures getting more use. The softer surfaces around your home become part of the everyday routine, too.
Wet & Forget Indoor can also be used to sanitize soft surfaces, giving you another way to use the same bottle throughout your home.
Think about the upholstered chair everyone gravitates toward in the family room. It’s used constantly, but it isn’t something you can simply wipe down the same way you would a hard surface.
To sanitize soft surfaces, hold the bottle 6 to 8 inches from the surface and spray until the fabric is wet. The fabric must remain visibly wet for 5 minutes, then allow it to air dry.
If you’re dealing with a visible spot or stain, take care of that first before sanitizing. As the label states, visibly soiled areas must be cleaned prior to sanitizing.
Wet & Forget Indoor can be used on soft surfaces such as upholstery, pet bedding, stuffed animals and more when used according to the label directions.
It’s another way the same bottle can take on a different job as more of everyday life starts happening inside.
A sprayer that helps you reach more
Sometimes the challenge isn’t what needs cleaning. It’s actually reaching it.
Wet & Forget Indoor is equipped with a remote-spray trigger designed to help with those tough-to-reach areas. The trigger can pivot into any position, so you can adjust it depending on where you’re trying to apply the product.
You can even turn the sprayer upside down and get the same product flow you’d get with it upright.
The spray trigger also has the ability to spray up to 10 feet, giving you additional reach for areas that aren’t so easy to access.
It’s one of those product details you might not think much about until you’re trying to reach an awkward spot. Instead of fighting with the bottle to get the right angle, the remote-spray trigger gives you more flexibility to apply Wet & Forget Indoor where you need it while following the directions on the label.
Mold and mildew control is another part of the routine
Bathrooms and other areas where moisture tends to linger can need a little extra attention.
Along with cleaning, deodorizing and disinfecting, Wet & Forget Indoor inhibits the growth of mold and mildew*.
For mold and mildew control, apply Wet & Forget Indoor undiluted to hard, non-porous surfaces, thoroughly wetting the surface. Treated surfaces must remain visibly wet for 10 minutes. Wipe dry with a cloth, sponge or mop, or allow to air dry.
If you’re starting with a surface that has visible dirt or buildup, give it a quick clean first. As directed on the label, for visibly soiled areas, a preliminary cleaning is required.
Repeat treatment every 7 days or more often if new growth appears.
Just like disinfecting or sanitizing a soft surface, following the directions for the particular job you’re tackling is important. The bottle may be the same, but Wet & Forget Indoor gives you several ways to put it to work throughout your home.
One bottle becomes especially useful during a busy season
As schedules fill up and more of everyday life moves indoors, cleaning has a way of becoming something you fit in wherever you can.
That’s where having one versatile product on hand starts to make a lot of sense.
Maybe the bathroom needs a quick refresh before guests arrive. Wet & Forget Indoor can clean and deodorize without requiring you to reach for a separate product, and when disinfecting is the goal, you already have a product on hand for that too.
As the holidays get closer, that versatility can be especially convenient. More activity inside the house doesn’t have to mean adding more bottles to your cleaning cabinet.
Wet & Forget Indoor cleans, deodorizes and disinfects, with additional labeled uses for soft surface sanitizing and mold and mildew control. The easy spray-and-wipe formula is fast drying and leaves no dull or sticky residue.
And there’s no bleach or irritating fumes.
It’s a lot of versatility from one bottle, whether you’re preparing for a house full of people or simply keeping up with everyday life as more of it moves indoors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wet & Forget Indoor a disinfectant?
Yes. Wet & Forget Indoor Mold + Mildew Disinfectant Cleaner is an EPA registered hard surface sanitizer. As a disinfectant, Wet & Forget Indoor kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses when used according to the label directions.
For general disinfection, apply Wet & Forget Indoor undiluted to hard, non-porous surfaces and thoroughly wet the surface. Treated surfaces must remain visibly wet for 10 minutes. Always follow the product label for complete application directions.
Does Wet & Forget Indoor kill the virus that causes COVID-19?
Yes. Wet & Forget Indoor is effective against SARS-Related Coronavirus 2 SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in 3 minutes.
Treated hard, non-porous, non-food surfaces must remain visibly wet for 3 minutes. If the surface has visible dirt or buildup, clean that first before disinfecting. As stated on the label, for visibly soiled areas, a preliminary cleaning is required.
How long does Wet & Forget Indoor need to stay wet?
The required contact time depends on how you’re using the product.
For general disinfection, treated surfaces must remain visibly wet for 10 minutes. Wet & Forget Indoor is effective against SARS-CoV-2 in 3 minutes, while treated surfaces must remain visibly wet for 1 minute for Influenza Virus Type A and Human Coronavirus.
When sanitizing soft surfaces, the fabric must remain visibly wet for 5 minutes and then be allowed to air dry. Always follow the product label directions for the specific application.
Can Wet & Forget Indoor be used on fabric?
Wet & Forget Indoor can be used to sanitize soft surfaces. Labeled soft surfaces include fabric, upholstery, gym bags, hampers, pet bedding, stuffed animals and toys.
To sanitize, hold the bottle 6 to 8 inches from the surface and spray until the fabric is wet. The fabric must remain visibly wet for 5 minutes, then allow it to air dry. If there’s a visible spot or stain, take care of that first before sanitizing. As stated on the label, visibly soiled areas must be cleaned prior to sanitizing.
Does Wet & Forget Indoor contain bleach?
Wet & Forget Indoor has no bleach or irritating fumes. It cleans, deodorizes and disinfects, while also offering labeled uses for mold and mildew control and soft surface sanitizing. Always follow the product label directions for the specific job you’re tackling.
For all Wet & Forget Indoor Mold + Mildew Disinfectant Cleaner statements and instructions visit the product page.
