 The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a surge in the use of disinfectants in both public and private settings. While these products may help contain the spread of the virus, they can also have adverse effects on human health, biodiversity, and water resources. To address this issue, researchers examined the effectiveness of various disinfectant chemicals against the virus as well as their potential environmental impacts. Their findings suggest that certain chemicals are effective at killing the virus but may cause harm to humans or the environment if not used properly. This article was authored by Hakan Shalebi, Tolga Bahadir, Ismail Shemsek, and others.