• NOTE: If using
bleach as a disinfectant or to purify water, do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
Not exact matches
Regularly cleaning commonly touched areas, such
as doorknobs, light switches, computer keyboards and games, with a
disinfectant (an inexpensive
disinfectant can be made by mixing one tablespoon of
bleach to one quart of water)
You'll be surprised but white distilled vinegar and lemon are just
as efficient
disinfectants as bleach.
I have to use a little
bleach every now and then
as a
disinfectant because my water has zero chlorine in it.
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a strong oxidizer and is used
as a
bleaching agent for hair and teeth, and
as a wound
disinfectant.
Earlier studies have found a link between asthma and exposure to cleaning products and
disinfectants at home, such
as bleach and sprays, so it is important to investigate this further.»
Pet parents also need to remember to protect their cats and dogs from common household cleaners such
as bleaches, detergents and
disinfectants.
The virus is not killed by common household cleaners, but can be killed with a
disinfectant labeled for this purpose such
as Parvosol or with 30 pats
bleach to one part water.
Make sure there is no lingering smell of
bleach or
disinfectant as small animals are very sensitive to chemicals.
The virus can be killed with common
disinfectants such
as bleach.
Everybody knows that household cleaning supplies can be toxic to adults and children, but few take precautions to protect their pets from common agents such
as bleaches, detergents and
disinfectants.
Most common cleaners such
as bleach,
disinfectants, alcohol and soap kill the virus.
Using too much of a chemical
disinfectant such
as soap or
bleach can leave behind residue that may be harmful to your hamster.
Members of the community can help by donating items such
as laundry detergent, cedar bedding, flea / tick preventatives, trash bags, puppy pads, antifungal creams and sprays, pet crates and carriers, cat litter,
bleach,
disinfectant cleaners, hand sanitizers, heartworm preventatives, toys, treats, rawhide chews, kennels, and dog beds.
It will be inactivated by most commonly used
disinfectants such
as Accel ®, isopropyl alcohol,
bleach, quaternary ammonium compounds, and potassium peroxymonosulfate (e.g. Trifectant ®).
Clean the area that your dog urinates with a mix of
bleach and water (1 to 10 ratio) and rinse with clear water afterwards and / or most household cleaners also work
as the bacteria is very sensitive to
disinfectants.
Products such
as bleach, detergents, and
disinfectants can cause severe gastrointestinal and respiratory tract distress if swallowed by a cat.
Many household cleaners and
disinfectants, such
as ammonia or
bleach, give off fumes that can be very dangerous to birds and should not be used by bird owners at home.
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.