Major cleaning brands have had to issue urgent warnings to customers after the US President suggested people inject themselves with disinfectant.
There has been worldwide shock since Donald Trump suggested injecting disinfectant into the body could be a cure for the deadly coronavirus earlier today.
The medical community has slammed the President's claims and it has been the subject of much debate on social media.
Following the controversial suggestion, disinfectant brands have had come out and publicly refute the President's idea.
Two popular disinfectant brands, Zoflora and Dettol, have issued desperate warnings to shoppers after both began trending on Twitter.
Posting on the social media platform, Zoflora said: "While it’s nice to be trending on Twitter, we would like to remind you all that Zoflora is NOT for human consumption in any way, despite what certain world leaders may be suggesting.
"Stay safe guys!"
The brand became incredibly popular after being praised by Instagram cleaning guru, Mrs Hinch.
The makers of Dettol have also issued a press release following the President's comments.
The statement read: "Due to recent speculation and social media activity, RB has been asked whether internal administration of disinfectants may be appropriate for investigation or use as a treatment for coronavirus.
"As a global leader in health and hygiene products, we must be clear that under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body (through injection, ingestion or any other route)."
There is no evidence to support Trump's advice and it is not safe to try his suggestion.
Remember to read all cleaning product labels before use, and only use as instructed in order to stay safe.
Members of the medical community also came out to refute the President's suggestion.
Paul Hunter, a professor of medicine at Britain's University of East Anglia, said: "(This is an) absolutely dangerous crazy suggestion.
"You may not die of COVID-19 after injecting disinfectant, but only because you may already be dead from the injection."
Parastou Donyai, director of pharmacy practice and a professor of social and cognitive pharmacy at the University of
Reading, said Trump's comments were shocking and unscientific.
He said people worried about the new COVID-19 virus should seek help from a qualified doctor or pharmacist, and "not take unfounded and off-the-cuff comments as actual advice".
