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  • Is ventilation important for indoor air quality when cleaning and/or sanitizing for COVID-19 indoors?

    When cleaning and disinfecting for COVID-19, ventilation is important. Using EPA-registered cleaning and disinfecting products according to their label instructions is the best way to ensure that any indoor air pollution risks are reduced while still maintaining the effectiveness of the disinfecting product. In particular, follow any label precautions that…

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  • How do I Reset my MOVES Password?

    See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . MOVES users sometimes forget the password they entered for MariaDB. In this case, you may want to reset the ‘root’ password. Follow these steps: Open Windows Terminal or the Command Prompt (CMD) as ‘administrator’ and type “net stop mariadb”. (Alternately…

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  • I want to use a product to kill SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) but it isn’t on List N. Is it effective against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)?

    List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. First, make sure that the product isn’t on List N . Learn how by reviewing, " I can’t tell if the product…

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  • What is an emerging viral pathogen claim?

    List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases defines “emerging infectious diseases/pathogens” as those “that have newly appeared in a population or…

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  • Do I need to register disinfectant products with EPA in order to import them?

    List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Disinfectants like those on List N must be registered with EPA before they can be imported, sold, marketed, or distributed in the…

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  • Are disinfectants harmful to children? Can children apply disinfectants?

    List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Children should not apply disinfectants, including disinfectant cleaning wipes. All disinfectant labels include the statement “Keep Out of Reach of Children,” as…

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  • What kind of filter should I use in my home HVAC system to help protect my family from COVID-19?

    Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values, or MERV, reports a filter's ability to capture particles. Filters with MERV-13 or higher ratings can trap smaller particles, including viruses. Many home HVAC systems will have a MERV-8 filter installed as the default. Upgrading to a MERV-13 rated filter, or the highest-rated filter that your…

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  • Can I measure carbon dioxide (CO2) indoors to get information on ventilation?

    Good ventilation is important to help protect people from COVID-19 and for healthy indoor environments in general. Carbon dioxide concentrations indoors can provide information about ventilation but need to be interpreted carefully. Additional Information: See CDC Ventilation FAQs for more information. See the ASHRAE Position Document on Indoor Carbon Dioxide…

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  • Can I Create a Portable Version of MOVES to Use on Multiple Computers?

    See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . Yes, you can create a portable version of MOVES. This may be helpful if you need to easily shift your modeling analyses from one computer to another without copying files back and forth. If your organization’s computer policy allows it…

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  • What is the process for EPA approval of disinfectant products related to COVID-19?

    List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. EPA reviews and registers antimicrobial pesticides, which include disinfectants for use on pathogens like SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Products expected…

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