Chlorine, one of 90 naturally occurring elements, was first used
as a disinfectant in Europe and North America in the early part of this century.
We also make sure we have some on hand because it works great
as a disinfectant in my homemade cleaning products,
The hypothyroid epidemic can be traced back to the general use of chlorine
as a disinfectant in our public water supply.
We also make sure we have some on hand because it works great
as a disinfectant in my homemade cleaning products, aids in digestion, and even helps lessen the appearance of cellulite!
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approves the use of chloramine
as a disinfectant in our drinking water.
Not exact matches
The lime was significant,
as it was used
in the ancient world
as a form of
disinfectant to prevent contamination.
Paprika powder has been sprinkled on wounds
in Hungary for centuries to stop bleeding and
as disinfectant, and cayenne has long been used
as a styptic for minor cuts
in England.
The 3 % solution sold
in drug stores
as a first aid
disinfectant is the best choice for the laundry
as well.
UV is very effective and widely used
in medical and pharmaceutical fields
as trusted
disinfectant.
Dry
in the dryer or outside on a clothesline,
as sunlight is a natural brightener and
disinfectant.
It is also an ingredient
in creams, ointments, lotions, soaps, and shampoos and can be used
as a safe
disinfectant for cloth diapers.
I have to use a little bleach every now and then
as a
disinfectant because my water has zero chlorine
in it.
As part of efforts to reach out to the people of Ashaiman
in the Greater Accra Region with the leadership of care and concern, the NDC Parliamentary Candidate for the Ashaiman Constituency, Ernest Norgbey, has donated 13 large - sized medicated paints, antibiotics and
disinfectants to the Ashaiman Policlinic.
«Zika can survive on hard, non-porous surfaces for
as long
as eight hours, possibly longer when the environment contains blood, which is more likely to occur
in the real world,» said the study's lead researcher S. Steve Zhou, Ph.D. «The good news is that we found that
disinfectants such
as isopropyl alcohol and quaternary ammonium / alcohol are generally effective
in killing the virus
in this type of environment and can do so
in a little
as 15 seconds.»
The researchers also found genes
in these isolates that confer resistance to numerous other antibiotics,
as well
as genes associated with decreased susceptibility to
disinfectants.
Dr Orianne Dumas (PhD) from INSERM, Villejuif, France, will tell the European Respiratory Society International Congress today (Monday) that certain tasks involving frequent exposure to
disinfectants, such
as cleaning surfaces, and specific chemicals
in disinfectants, were associated with a 22 % to 32 % increased risk of developing COPD.
«The potential adverse effects of exposure to
disinfectants on COPD have received much less attention, although two recent studies
in European populations showed that working
as a cleaner was associated with a higher risk of COPD.
«Our findings provide further evidence of the effects of exposure to
disinfectants on respiratory problems, and highlight the urgency of integrating occupational health considerations into guidelines for cleaning and disinfection
in healthcare settings such
as hospitals.
Silver salts have been used externally for centuries for their antiseptic properties
in the treatment of pains and
as a surface
disinfectant for materials.
They have found numerous applications
in toothbrushes, mattress pads and children's toys, but have a serious disadvantage: They slowly loose their effectiveness over time
as the
disinfectants dissapate.
More recently, silver nanoparticles have become commonplace
in many applications —
as ingredients
in cosmetics, food packaging,
disinfectants, and functional clothing.
Please note that these are not broad spectrum
disinfectants like those used
in hospitals and should not be treated
as such.
Since there's no vinegar
in this recipe, alcohol serves instead
as a
disinfectant and degreaser.
Swimming
in a chlorinated pool may increase your risk of developing cancer, suggest a new suite of studies, which identified more than 100 chemical byproducts
in pools that use chlorine
as a
disinfectant.
Chlorine is
in many household cleaners, it's used
as a fumigant, and, since it impedes the growth of bacteria like e. coli and giardia, and is often added to water systems
as a
disinfectant.
Ensuring adequate iodine status during parenteral nutrition has become important, particularly
in preterm infants,
as the use of povidone - iodine
disinfectants has declined.
Arbutin is the main active compound found
in uva ursi, and it is regarded
as responsible for most of the herb's antimicrobial, astringent, and
disinfectant properties.
In fact, lavender was passed down through the centuries
as a cleansing agent and
disinfectant against demons
as evil
as the plague.
TB was the subject of the first mass health education campaign;
disinfectants and good hygiene practices (such
as no spitting
in public) prevented the spread of disease
Dip the tip and the floss
in Betadine solution (or another
disinfectant such
as iodine).
Canine parvovirus is contagious and can survive for several months (some experts say
as long
as 2 years)
in the environment, and it is also resistant to many
disinfectants.
Disinfectant efficacy would likely be improved by the removal of organic debris before disinfection or increasing contact time, however, the study was designed to emulate common practice
in livestock hospitals where footmats are utilized to decrease trafficking of microorganisms on footwear
as personnel move throughout the facility.
Low - level
disinfectants are used for noncritical surfaces that touch intact skin or do not come
in contact with the patient, such
as floors, tables, food bowls, cages, and stethoscopes.7 Examples include:
It may be the sight of the veterinarian
in a white coat, the smell of
disinfectant used at the practice, the fact that it is
in proximity with other animals
in an anxious or excited state, or the memory of receiving a treatment such
as an injection.
Canine parvovirus is contagious and can survive for several months (some experts say
as long
as 2 years)
in the environment, and is also resistant to many
disinfectants.
If you take your pup to a class, make sure that the hosts of the class use
disinfectant cleaners before the class,
as suggested
in the position statement above.
It fell
in something that was potentially dangerous or toxic such
as neat
disinfectant, white spirit, corrosive substances such
as an acid, nail polisher remover
Use a strong
disinfectant designed to safely kill any mites
in the home such
as Benzarid.
Furthermore, many of these microscopic parasites resist common
disinfectants used to clean cages, so they persist
in the animals» environments and continuously re-infect these pets
as they eat
in their cages; the infected pets continue to shed these infectious parasites
in their stool, and the vicious cycle of re-infection is established.
Various substances used
in the household such
as soaps,
disinfectants or chemicals act
as allergens and cause irritant dermatitis.
Now this, of course, is due
in (very) large part to the wonderful advances of vaccines and
disinfectants,
as well
as the fact that pet owners appreciate the importance of and get their pets vaccines.
- Disposable Pads (we use incontinence pads, larger than puppy pads)- Paper Towels -
Disinfectant (or wipes)- Trash bag (Walmart bags are plentiful here & double
as poop bags)- Small travel bowl for water - If the puppy is flying
in cargo we suggest this bowl / sticker set: Kennel Travel Kit for Pets — Hook - On Dish & Live Animal Labels (Small)
- Disposable Pads (we use incontinence pads, larger than puppy pads)- Paper Towels - Pet Friendly
Disinfectant (or wipes)- Trash bag (Walmart bags are plentiful here & double
as poop bags)- Small travel bowl for water - If the puppy is flying
in cargo we suggest this bowl / sticker set: Kennel Travel Kit for Pets — Hook - On Dish & Live Animal Labels (Small)
Cleanup products, such
as paper towels or
disinfectant wipes, litter liners, spray cleaners and odor - removing items, should also be included
in the supplies.
La Freniere and Bill Bright of the Fish Nook Pet Center
in Acton, Mass., find that a 10 - percent bleach solution serves
as a great and low - cost
disinfectant for cleaning cages and accessories
in their stores.
To protect the animals
in your care
as well
as your business, PetAirapy has led the way
in cleaning or sanitizing the air and surfaces with a number of upper air and surface
disinfectant systems,
as well
as HVAC and mobile service systems that clear away germs, bacteria and viruses such
as Distemper, MRSA, Canine Parvovirus, and so many more.
In a recent development, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was forced to admit that a patented liquid silver solution called Axen30TM when used
as a surface
disinfectant had the ability to kill multiple strains of MRSA plus additional deadly pathogens such
as Avian Influenza A (Bird Flu), Human Corona virus (SARS), Feline Calicivirus (Norovirus), Rotavirus, Campylobacter jjejuni and Acinetobacter baumannii.
As in most cases of intimidation and bullying, we believe that daylight is the best
disinfectant.
Sometimes I even spray Lysol
disinfectant in the air
as well.
The acetic acid
in the vinegar is a good
disinfectant, effective against such harmful bugs
as E. coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus.