Protect Multi-Purpose Disinfectant Cleaner – EN 1276, EN 14476 & EN 16777
Evans Protect Multi-Purpose Disinfectant Cleaner is designed for surface-cleaning schedules across shared commercial buildings. Its floral fragrance suits offices, washrooms, schools and leisure facilities where staff need a cleaner that also provides documented disinfection on suitable washable surfaces.
The ready-to-use 750ml spray provides direct application for smaller tasks, while the 5-litre concentrate supports measured preparation in spray bottles or buckets. Use the format that fits your cleaning routine and keep prepared solutions labelled. The concentrate and spray have separate instructions.
Protect has BS EN 1276 bacterial and BS EN 1650 yeast testing, alongside modified BS EN 16615 wiping tests. BS EN 14476 and BS EN 16777 support enveloped-virus claims through different test methods. The contact time depends on the application and organism; a rapid bacterial treatment does not cover every claim.
Use Protect on suitable hard washable surfaces, floors and equipment in the settings identified by the manufacturer. Clean away soil before the disinfection stage and allow the full wet contact time. Protect is not for food-contact surfaces, so choose an appropriate food-area sanitiser where counters or equipment come into contact with food.
Key Features & Benefits
- Perfumed cleaner and disinfectant for washable hard surfaces.
- Choice of 750ml RTU spray and 5-litre concentrate.
- BS EN 1276 bacterial and BS EN 1650 yeast testing.
- Modified BS EN 16615 wiping and BS EN 16777 surface-virus testing.
- BS EN 14476 enveloped-virus suspension testing.
- Fresh floral fragrance for non-food areas.
Directions for Use
Choose the format and prepare
Use the RTU spray undiluted. For the concentrate’s recommended 1:25 surface-disinfection solution, measure 30ml and add clean water to make 750ml. Check the current container label before dosing.
Clean and disinfect
Remove soil first. Apply to a suitable washable surface with a spray, clean cloth or mop. Keep wet for 30 seconds for the listed bacterial application, or 1 minute for the enveloped-virus surface application. Other organism-specific tests can require longer.
Use organism-specific contact times
The concentrate’s BS EN 14476 suspension result uses 1:15 for 5 minutes in clean conditions at 20°C. For BS EN 1650 Candida albicans testing, the concentrate uses 1:25 for 15 minutes under dirty conditions. Match your procedure to the current label and required claim.
Finish and general cleaning
Wipe with a clean cloth and allow to air dry. For non-disinfection general cleaning, dilute concentrate 1:50: 100ml in 5 litres of final solution. Do not use Protect on food-contact surfaces.
Product Specifications
| Specification or test |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Evans Vanodine |
| Formats |
750ml RTU spray; 5-litre concentrate |
| Product codes |
A147 ready-to-use; A125 concentrate |
| Appearance and fragrance |
Clear blue liquid; floral fragrance |
| BS EN 1276 — bacterial application |
1:25 concentrate or undiluted RTU: 30 seconds |
| BS EN 16777 — enveloped-virus surface application |
1:25 concentrate recommended for combined bacterial treatment or undiluted RTU: 1 minute |
| BS EN 14476 — concentrate suspension test |
1:15; 5 minutes at 20°C in clean conditions |
| BS EN 16615 — modified bacterial / yeast wiping application |
Manufacturer application: 1:25 concentrate or undiluted RTU; 1 minute |
| BS EN 1650 — concentrate Candida albicans test |
1:25; 15 minutes at 20°C in dirty conditions |
| BS EN 1650 — concentrate Candida auris test |
1:25; 1 minute at 20°C in dirty conditions |
| BS EN 1650 — RTU yeast application |
Undiluted; 1 minute in manufacturer RTU instructions |
| General cleaning without disinfection |
Concentrate 1:50; 100ml in 5 litres of final solution |
| Food-contact surfaces |
Not suitable |
FAQs
Does Protect need diluting?
The 750ml RTU spray is ready to use and should be applied undiluted. The 5-litre concentrate needs measured dilution. For the recommended 1:25 surface-disinfection solution, use 30ml and make up to 750ml with clean water.
What is the BS EN 1276 contact time?
The manufacturer’s bacterial application uses a 30-second contact time with the 1:25 concentrate solution or undiluted RTU spray. Clean the surface first and keep it wet for the full treatment time.
Are the virus-test contact times the same?
No. BS EN 16777 is a non-porous surface test, with a 1-minute application in the manufacturer’s instructions. The concentrate’s BS EN 14476 suspension result uses 1:15 for 5 minutes in clean conditions at 20°C. Follow the current label for your selected format and task.
Can Protect be used on food-contact surfaces?
No. Evans states that Protect is not suitable for food-contact surfaces. Choose an appropriate food-area cleaner sanitiser for preparation counters, utensils and equipment that contact food.
What contact time is required for yeast?
Use the organism-specific directions. The current concentrate profile records Candida albicans at 1:25 for 15 minutes and Candida auris at 1:25 for 1 minute under BS EN 1650 dirty-condition tests. The RTU information sheet lists a 1-minute yeast application; always follow the current container label.
Can Protect be used for general floor cleaning?
Yes, on suitable hard washable floors. For general cleaning without a disinfection claim, the concentrate is diluted 1:50: 100ml made up to 5 litres with clean water. For disinfection, use the stronger solution and contact time needed for the task.
