A metro-Atlanta fire department is using a special disinfectant to help protect its firefighters against COVID-19.
According to a press release from Troup County, the Troup County Fire Department has started using Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) to help combat against COVID-19.
The department has used HOCL, a mixture of salt, water, vinegar and electro-chemical activation, during and after medical calls that involve person-to-person contact with the community. The department started using the solution in April.
“Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) is a powerful oxidant that is effective against attacking bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It is known to kill germs in as little as 60 seconds and is completely harmless to humans, which allows the department to use it on various types of equipment and surfaces”, the release stated.