Formulation for a Natural Disinfectant Surface Cleaner

Disinfection of frequently touched surfaces -M.N.Cs working in the FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS (FMCG) SECTOR can produce and market it at large scale and create a natural product brand to sell this product to the educated, environment and health conscious urban consumers. Also, the SHGs and MSMEs working from grassroots levels can prepare this solution and sell from rural markets to make earnings for the women and unemployed youth to improve their financial status. 

This disinfectant surface cleaning solution is highly effective as an antimicrobial surface cleaning agent, because it has terpenoid saponins from Sapindus mukorossi which are not only good surfactants but possess antiviral activity also. Similarly, lemongrass, neem and camphor is known to have antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties; and alum is both a coagulant plus antimicrobial. Surface cleaners will be extensively used during and after the pandemic also because now people have started to realize the importance of maintaining hygiene and sanitation. Moreover, this formulation is inexpensive, safe, non-toxic to human and environment. It can be used to clean and disinfect any surface including floors, working benches, table tops, door handles, and staircase railings etc. The formulation will help develop many small scale businesses with MSMEs and SHGs.

• The ingredients used in this product are cheaply and abundantly available and it can also be made at home using lemongrass / neem, soap nuts, camphor and alum. Even essential oils can be added to the product
• It can be recommended for regular use in disinfecting hospitals, schools, homes, quarantine homes, office, corridors, lobbies, malls, staircases etc.
• Currently very few effective natural and safe alternatives of chemical disinfectant surface cleaners are available in the market, hence this product is expected to catch the market fast.
• There is no requirement of sophisticated equipment facility or an industrial set-up to make it in small to medium scales.
• Another advantage of the present invention is that it can generate rural employment.