"The significant effectiveness of moistened cloth compared with the alcohol wipes suggests that, possibly, direct contact with friction alone is sufficient to remove a majority of spores. Similar findings were observed in the better decontamination efficacy of microfiber clothes compared with other materials as well as in the removal of C difficile spores from hands with soap and water as compared with alcohol-based hand rubs."
Source: https://www.ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-6553%2813%2900193-4/fulltext
My impression is that's not true for this virus because bacteria and spores are not like the covid virus.
apples and oranges
surfboards and Mack trucks
TimMC's PracticalShow.tech post with links is a better approach.
This link lists agents that should kill the virus just by contact.
EPA expects all products on List N to kill the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) when used according to the label directions.
www.epa.gov
A more direct info is coming out slowly.
EPA News Release: EPA approves first surface disinfectant products tested on the SARS-CoV-2 virus
www.epa.gov
From an ARP news letter "Lysol cleaning products have proven effective in killing the novel coronavirus on hard surfaces, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced.
Lysol Disinfectant Spray and Lysol Disinfectant Max
Cover Mist received approval Monday from the federal agency for their effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2, the virus
that causes COVID-19. They are the first surface disinfectant products to receive such approval; the EPA said it expects more will follow."