Vital-Oxide is a broad-spectrum disinfectant cleaner that uses the power of oxygen in the form of chlorine dioxide. It kills 99.999% of mold and bacteria, including E. coli and Salmonella, in less than 60 seconds. Chlorine dioxide works through highly selective oxidation, reacting with amino acids in cells to eliminate bacteria and viruses while being relatively unreactive to other organic materials. Vital-Oxide remains active on surfaces for a long time, preventing re-growth of microbes, and breaks down to harmless salt. It provides a safe alternative to chlorine bleach by not producing harmful byproducts linked to cancer.