The Ionator from Activeion Cleaning Solutions, when used as directed, has “been tested and demonstrated to kill more than 99.999 percent of common bacteria,” the company said.

New independent third-party lab testing concludes the new Ionator kills bacteria to a level of 99.999 percent with a simple six-second spray of non-toxic ionized water, according to Activeion. The lab is EPA-certified to conduct microbiology efficacy testing, and the tests were performed according to the EPA’s GLP protocol, the company said.