How can I make a disinfectant that is pet-safe?
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What germs do you want to kill?
What do you want to apply it to?
What kind of pets? Cats are more sensitive to some chemicals than others.
If you want to wipe down wood furniture, hydrogen peroxide & rubbing alcohol will both hurt wood furniture.
If you’ve something like Staphylococcus, or E. coli, then fresh chlorine bleach solution must be used. Idk why, but the hospital facilities manager told me that it has to be a freshly opened bottle of bleach.
Chlorine bleach solutions have a myriad of challenges associated with them: ventilation, PPE, rinsing Away the slimy residue and of course they will bleach non-synthetic and hybrid textiles, like rayon. Oh & it can be caustic if not diluted properly.
Hydrogen peroxide is the best disinfectant and bonus that it isn't toxic if you don't get it rinsed away. Depending on the issue, you can use diluted or full strength. Pediatricians recommend it above chlorine bleach (the old go to).
You can make pet and kid friendly non-toxic cleaner from thieves concentrate.