Dentyl is the only UK mouthwash brand to take part in the 12-week studyCoronavirus is killed within 30 seconds of coming into contact with regular mouthwash, a lab study has found. The preliminary result comes ahead of an independent clinical trial into whether using over-the-counter mouthwash has the potential to reduce Covid-19 levels in saliva. Mouthwash can eradicate coronavirus within 30 seconds of being exposed to it in a laboratory, a scientific study claims. Studies have suggested agents found in mouthwash – such as low amounts of ethanol – could disrupt the membranes of other lipid viruses. 'Since the activity of the antimicrobial biocide in the mouthwash was not neutralised, the 30 seconds claim might not be accurate.

Source: Daily Mail November 17, 2020 10:43 UTC