“I see the disinfectant, where it knocks it out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning. Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs. So it would be interesting to check that,” he said.
Obviously, health experts and the household cleaning industry are concerned. In fact, Reckitt Benckiser went so far as to issue a warning about the dangers of ingesting or injecting disinfectants, sanitizers and the like.
Here's RB's warning, which was posted on its website this week:
"Due to recent speculation and social media activity, RB (the makers of Lysol and Dettol) has been asked whether internal administration of disinfectants may be appropriate for investigation or use as a treatment for coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
"As a global leader in health and hygiene products, we must be clear that under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body (through injection, ingestion or any other route). As with all products, our disinfectant and hygiene products should only be used as intended and in line with usage guidelines. Please read the label and safety information.
"We have a responsibility in providing consumers with access to accurate, up-to-date information as advised by leading public health experts. For this and other myth-busting facts, please visit Covid-19facts.com."
For its part, the American Cleaning Institute issued the following statement in response to speculation about the use of disinfectants in or on one’s body:
“Disinfectants are meant to kill germs or viruses on hard surfaces. Under no circumstances should they ever be used on one’s skin, ingested or injected internally.
“We remind everyone to please use all hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting products as directed in order to ensure safe, effective and intended use of those products.
"For useful, science-based information on cleaning in the age of coronavirus, please visit us online at cleaninginstitute.org/coronavirus.
It's bad enough out there for nurses, docotors and emergency service workers. They don't need a surge in emergency room visits due to dimwits suggesting people inject household cleaners into their bodies.