Title:
Test of the Efficacy of Disinfectant Commonly Use in Homes and Health Facilities in Ekpoma, Nigeria

Authors:
Inyang, N.J.*, Emolade M.O., Fapohunda, O. W., Okparaku, S.O, Iyevhobu, K.O, Dongyeru E., Obohwemu K.O, Adeji A.J., Oni I.V, Nigeria

Abstract:

This study was conducted to test the efficacy of disinfectants commonly used in homes and health facilities in Ekpoma and compare Branded and unbranded disinfectants available in stores and the Market in Ekpoma, Edo State, on some selected microorganisms.     This study is imperative because many products are available to some due to the high cost of living. It is a way of earning a living and breaking even, the target is usually moving products. Lysol and Jik (Branded and non-branded) were bought in the market from Ekpoma and analysed in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital using the Tube Dilution Method. In this study, 3% Lysol had no growth, 5% Jik branded had few colonies of microbes, and 5% Jik non-branded had heavy growth of colonies after 24 hours of disinfection. The minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of Lysol and Jik Branded was 0.5% and 2.0% respectively, while Jik non-Branded was ineffective.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijmshr.2025.9311