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Numpty question about decontaminating surfaces

11 replies

DirtyBlonde · 05/03/2020 08:20

Does it have to be an alcohol wipe, or would disinfectant do? (Was wondering about Zoflora)

If one doesn't have alcohol wipes, will swabbing with surgical spirit work?

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16943389ao · 05/03/2020 20:21

I’ve also been wondering the same. Hope someone can answer soon.

DirtyDancing · 05/03/2020 21:20

So dettol. It specifies it’s kills 99.9% of batteries AND viruses. I haven’t seen anything else claim that. I’ve just diluted some into a spray bottle and sprayed as many surfaces as I can at home. Also popped some in the washing machine too for the towels. It says you can do giving it a go!

DirtyDancing · 05/03/2020 21:20

Bacteria not batteries! Lol

TheVanguardSix · 05/03/2020 21:30

Surgical spirit is absolutely what you want, OP. That is perfect.

DirtyBlonde · 05/03/2020 22:44

Brilliant, thank you!

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AnotherMurkyDay · 05/03/2020 23:20

Im using spray with bleach in it. I still can't work out what zoflora does or doesn't kill but maybe I'm just being thick.

AnotherMurkyDay · 05/03/2020 23:24

I am being dim sorry! Zoflora kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses when made up correctly as per the instructions on the bottle. Which is grand. Because I finally have found a good use for the bottle that's been hiding under my sink for months

LennyPugGoat · 05/03/2020 23:25

I’m not sure about zoflora as well

Is bleach in a bottle really a thing?

AnotherMurkyDay · 05/03/2020 23:38

@LennyPugGoat

Most cleaning companies make a spray bleach, I didn't make my own I worry I would create poison

AnotherMurkyDay · 05/03/2020 23:45

I think that's why I'm scared of zoflora!

goingoverground · 05/03/2020 23:54

Any disinfectant product should work, the type that say kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses or household bleach, alcohol (above 60%), high levels of heat (above 60 C).

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