A virucidal disinfectant or antiseptic is disclosed comprising 45-65 wt% of at least one alcohol, and 0.05-0.5 wt% of at least one phosphonate. The pH should be adjusted to lie between 3 and 10. Such disinfectant/antiseptic can be used for disinfecting a living or a non-living object and exhibits activity against a broad range of microorganisms such as viruses, fungi and/or bacteria, in particular against naked viruses such as polio.
