Public Urged to Not Consume or Inject Cleaning Products

The Department of Health and Community Services is urging people that under no circumstance should cleaning products be consumed or injected into the body.

These products should only be used for their intended purpose and in line with the manufacturer’s usage guidelines. People should always read the label for important health and safety information.

There has been recent speculation and social media activity about whether certain cleaning products may be used as an appropriate treatment for COVID-19. This claim is false and poses a serious and dangerous risk to people. If consumed or injected into the human body, there is a risk of poisoning and in some cases, death.

President Donald Trump suggested on Thursday exploring disinfectants as a possible treatment for COVID-19 infections — an extremely dangerous proposition that medical experts warn could kill people.

The company that makes Lysol and Dettol is urging customers not to consume its cleaning products after remarks from the President.