Highlights
- Health Canada Certified – CleanSmart has passed all required third-party lab tests and holds a Drug Identification Number (DIN), proving it kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses including cold/flu, Staph, and Salmonella.
- Rigorous Testing Process – Independent labs verify that disinfectants actually deliver on their germ-killing claims across different surfaces before approval is granted.
- What DIN Doesn’t Mean – Approval confirms effectiveness, but not safety. Harsh chemical disinfectants (bleach, QACs, etc.) are approved in the same way without evaluation of toxicity around kids, pets, or long-term exposure.
- Why CleanSmart Stands Out – Powered by hypochlorous acid spray, it disinfects effectively yet remains safe to use on food surfaces, baby toys, electronics, and around pets.
- Premium Manufacturing Advantage – CleanSmart is crafted for exceptional purity, performance, stability, and near-neutral pH—rare among disinfectants on the market.
- Everyday Safe Use – Popular in homes, daycares, gyms, and kitchens, CleanSmart’s Kitchen & Bath Collection offers trusted disinfectants in multiple sizes for daily cleaning without health trade-offs.
When we say CleanSmart Surface Cleaner & Disinfectant “works as advertised,” we mean it literally. Our products have passed all the required tests to be officially approved by Health Canada as a hard surface disinfectant. That means CleanSmart is proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses on contact—including cold and flu viruses, Staph, and Salmonella.
But how does a product get this kind of approval? And what makes CleanSmart different from the long list of harsh chemical disinfectants on store shelves?
How Does Health Canada Approve Disinfectants?
Health Canada requires disinfectant products to go through detailed lab testing before they can be sold to the public. These tests must be conducted by independent, third-party labs—completely separate from the manufacturer. They verify that the product actually kills the germs it claims to kill, and that it does so effectively and consistently across a range of surfaces.
Only after passing these tests does Health Canada issue a Drug Identification Number (DIN)—an official certification that the product qualifies as a disinfectant under Canadian law.
To read more about these standards, view the Health Canada guidance document.
What the Approval Doesn’t Tell You: The Missing Piece for Consumers
Here’s something most Canadians don’t know: Health Canada approval tells you a disinfectant works, but not whether it’s safe.
Every disinfectant that receives a DIN—whether it’s made with bleach, quaternary ammonium compounds, or hypochlorous acid—is listed in the same category. But these products are not equally safe. The approval process doesn't require testing for long-term human exposure, toxicity when used around children or pets, or environmental safety. This means you could be using a certified disinfectant that poses serious health risks.
Why CleanSmart Is Different
CleanSmart Surface Cleaner & Disinfectant is powered by hypochlorous acid spray, which is both effective and safe. It kills germs fast, yet it’s so gentle it can be used around babies, pets, electronics, and food-prep surfaces. There’s no rinse required and no harsh residue left behind.
What makes CleanSmart unique is not just that it meets Health Canada’s efficacy requirements—but that it does so without harsh chemicals. Our premium manufacturing process ensures exceptional purity, performance, and stability, all while maintaining a nearly neutral pH. That’s rare in this industry.
A Smart Disinfectant for Kitchens and Beyond
CleanSmart is especially popular for homes, daycares, gyms, and other places where people want powerful cleaning without health trade-offs. Our Kitchen & Bath Collection features disinfectant products in various sizes, including our Surface Cleaner & Disinfectant 1L, ideal for daily use on counters, high chairs, bathroom sinks, and more.
For any questions about how CleanSmart works or whether it’s right for your space, please feel free to Contact Us.