How Long Does COVID-19 Last On Surfaces?
Disinfecting and sanitization have become the new normal at home, work and school. Below is a quick guide as to how long the COVID-19 virus may remain on surfaces you might find at schools. Be safe and sanitize often Our portable spray bottles of hand sanitizer are ideal for
large areas like picnic tables and benches.
| Surface | Example | Length of time |
|---|---|---|
| Metal | Doorknobs, railings, playground equipment | 5 Days |
| Glass | Drinking glasses, mirrors, windows | Up to 5 Days |
| Ceramics | Dishes and mugs | 5 Days |
| Wood | Indoor furniture, wooden picnic tables, pencils | 2 Days |
| Plastic | Picnic tables, benches, water bottles, bus seats, pens and markers | 2-3 Days |
| Stainless Steel | Pots, pans, some water bottles, refrigerators | 2-3 Days |
| Cardboard | Shipping boxes, notebooks | 24 Hours |
| Copper | Pennies, cook wear | 4 Hours |
| Aluminium | Soda cans, tinfoil | 2-8 Days |
| Paper | Toilet paper, paper towels, notebooks | A Few Minutes Up to 4 Days |
| Food/Water | The virus doesn’t seem to spread via food or drinking water | 0 Days |