An Iodic Acid-Based solution (hereinafter referred to as “Iodox solution”) was investigated for its disinfectant and deodorant properties. The experimental results showed that the bactericidal ability is high both in a wet and dry state and stronger than commercial chlorine-based disinfectants. Excellent antimold and deodorant activities were also proved. Additionally volcanic pumice granules impregnated with Iodox solution called “Iodox soil” were tested for their virucidal activity on avian influenza in order to evaluate its application in breeding farms for livestock infectious diseases prevention. The results showed that Iodox soil completely inactivated the virus (residual virus titer 1/10 million or less) in a short time (about 10 minutes). Exhaustive tests, according to OECD guidelines established the safety of the product. Being the Iodox solution colorless and odorless and having a bactericidal effect equivalent to the widely used povidone-iodine it has the potential to be employed as a topical disinfectant (both for medical applications and daily antiseptic necessities) and for numerous applications in various fields.