Kills 99.9 percent of household germs including Salmonella choleraesuis, Escherichia coli, and Proteus mirabilis, and the viruses Influenza A2 and Herpes Simplex type 1. Effective against Gram-negative bacteria only. Safe to use on appliances, floors and countertops from kitchen to bath, to tough jobs like vinyl siding. NOT RECOMMENDED for carpets or aluminum surfaces.