The success of any cannabis business begins in the grow room. Healthy plants free of infection are the starting point for all the products within the industry, so it is critical to ensure their quality and kill potential contaminating microbes from day one. Grow room sanitation, though, has not been studied thoroughly yet and there are relatively few easy answers for growers who are searching for the ideal products to use in their facilities for maximum effectiveness while also protecting the health of the plants themselves.

Some grow room pesticide products are effective at killing insects, bacteria, fungus, and other contaminants, but also pose danger to cannabis plants themselves. Many growers are also determined to avoid using chemicals that can harm the human workers in their facilities, and it can be very difficult to find a product that “checks all the boxes” and is independently certified to fulfill its claims.

The search for effective grow room disinfectant is a difficult one, but there is a fantastic answer that is fulfilling the needs of cannabis organizations around the country. PCT is proud to offer a surface disinfectant that utilizes the power of hypochlorous acid to achieve the goals of an ideal cannabis disinfectant without the risks of highly toxic chemicals. Our disinfectant product uses the power of hypochlorous acid, an incredible compound that occurs in nature as a highly effective defense against contaminants of many different types.

Hypochlorous acid has a number of qualities that make it a perfect choice for cannabis facilities. The free active chlorine in the compound and its neutral electrical charge allow it to quickly attack harmful bacteria, microbes, and fungus contaminants, destroying cells from the inside out. At the same time, its low levels of toxicity make it safe to use around both human workers and cannabis plants themselves.

One of the secondary yet major factors to consider when assessing the best way to sanitize grow room and laboratory environments, including the use of a grow room pesticide, is the risks to human health and safety. Many of the most common chemical products that people use to sanitize and disinfect surfaces unfortunately produce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) during application and even simply while being stored. These airborne compounds are colorless and odorless and thus very difficult to directly detect, but grow room cleaners have measurable negative effects on the human body.

Ongoing research continues to reveal the harmful impact of VOCs and quats on the airways and lungs of humans, particularly for those who are already suffering from chronic breathing issues. When facilities use PCT’s disinfectant products, however, they can avoid these concerns, as they produce no VOCs or quats at all. Workers need no special PPE while using our disinfectants or surfactants to protect them from airborne chemicals.

When choosing a grow room cleaner, sanitizer, or disinfectant, it’s always best if you can find a single product that you can use for a wide range of different applications within your operation. Having multiple cleaning and disinfecting solutions for specific tasks is not only confusing, but can also create serious health hazards if certain chemicals are accidentally combined. PCT’s grow room disinfectant for pesticides is incredibly versatile and suitable for use throughout a grow room and other cannabis production environments.

Cleaning a grow tent can be tricky, but it’s an absolute must if your plants are going to be healthy and free from fungus, mildew, and other contaminants. The humid, warm environment of this specialized environment is great for your plants, but it also creates an ideal situation for the propagation of harmful infestations. A grow tent cleaner that is easy to use, easy to store, and doesn’t present any human health risks in the form of airborne VOCs is a powerful asset for any cannabis operation.