Here are some ways to kill parvo:

• Bleach: Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) is effective in killing parvo. To disinfect hard non-porous surfaces, prepare a solution of ½ cup Clorox Disinfecting Bleach and one gallon of water. Pre-wash the areas and then mop or wipe with the disinfecting solution. Let stand for ten minutes, then rinse thoroughly and air dry. One treatment should kill the virus as long as you use the proper dilution and allow ten minutes of contact time.

• Sniper: Sniper Hospital Disinfectant is an eco-friendly and versatile product that can kill parvo on hard surfaces, yards, grass, dirt, rocks, clothing, furniture, toys, and does not irritate the skin or respiratory system. It can even be used in foggers and vaporizers. Bonus: it can also kill mold and mildew in showers, freshen garbage cans, and deskunk pets.

• Performacide: Performacide is EPA-Registered to kill canine parvovirus, feline calicivirus, avian influenza-A virus, MRSA, E. coli, and many more viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

When choosing a disinfectant, make sure it has been proven to kill parvo. A label claiming to kill viruses does not mean it kills all viruses, such as the hearty, non-enveloped parvovirus. Additionally, any disinfectant must be mixed to the proper dilution and remain saturated for the proper contact time to be effective against parvovirus. Independent studies or FDA approval backing label claims are the most reliable means of determining a disinfectant’s effectiveness.