What is the best disinfectant to use on bacteria?
Q. I'm doing a project on agar and how bacteria forms on it for a science fair, and its pretty much just finding places with bacteria, taking some bacteria with a q-tip and putting it on the agar to grow. But what i want to know is what is the best disinfectant or or product to clean the bacteria. Keep it simple please.
Asked by timmytommy94 - Sun Feb 17 12:17:16 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I assume that when you say "clean the bacteria" you mean how do you kill the bacteria, right? A couple of things work on almost all living cells: common household bleach kills pretty much everything alive, as does ammonia (Do not mix bleach and ammonia -- it creates a seriously toxic gas).
Answered by stylussgirl - Sun Feb 17 12:29:47 2008

What is a safe disinfectant to use while being pregnant?
Q. I am a dog groomer and we use disinfectant all day everyday in our shop. What is a safe cleaner to use while I am pregnant?
Asked by KtJ - Thu Nov 6 18:31:47 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Target has a line of all natural cleaners that are great!! =} plus, they come in lots of yummy smelling scents!
Answered by Karie((Briana's mommy)) - Thu Nov 6 18:39:00 2008

how do I make homemade disinfectant for horses?
Q. my horse got minor barbwire cuts and his leg is a bit swollen. what should I do? how do i make disinfectant?
Asked by Joyce - Fri Mar 16 16:16:25 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. i use a mixture of epsons salts and warm water , that is a very good for swelling and drawing any infection out . i use 1 cup to a gallon of water, make sure the water is hot enough to disolve the salt , stir it good and wait till it cools of some , but still needs to warm enough to have a drawing efeect ., just not scalding hot . barb wire is a nasty thing for horses .
Answered by skye_night18blackey - Fri Mar 16 16:26:33 2007

How often should the disinfectant Trifectant be applied?
Q. I run a county dog shelter and have chosen to add this disinfectant as part of our cleaning routine. Because of the expense and the fact that we are a county run shelter with low funds I need to get an idea of how often I would have to purchase this product--to put a budget together.
Asked by pet lover - Sun Sep 28 14:59:37 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. contact the manufacturer, and see if they will possibly donate some to you, or sell it to you at a vastly reduced price. Also ask the provider how often it needs to be used with the amount of animals you shelter. GOD be with you, and his beloved animals.
Answered by jungleempress - Sun Sep 28 15:58:20 2008

Can I incorporate disinfectant or bleach into agar jelly?
Q. I'm investigating the effects of different concentrations of disinfectants on bacterial growth. Can I make up the Agar jelly to contain the disinfectant or bleach? I can't see why not, but I thought i might affect the way the jelly sets.
Asked by lumimacooter - Tue Jan 15 10:23:10 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. antibiotics can be put into the agar with the nutrient with no prioblem however i have not heard of bleach. might be a good experiment to try small concentrations. normally a 10 percent bleach solution is used in the lab for sterile conditions and to destroy bacteria on plates. you might start with that concentration and move downwards seeing if 1. it affects the way the agar sets, and 2. at what percent will bacteria fianlly grow. good luck
Answered by gungadin - Tue Jan 15 10:33:57 2008

Can bake you cookies when you sprayed disinfectant in your oven a week ago?
Q. my oven had been sprayed by disinfectant last week and there are still some scent left but it smells so much so can i still bake cookies? please help. I sprayed because i couldn't get the stain off.
Asked by PKM - Mon Jan 12 22:05:39 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes but clean it again with hot soapy water. Turn the oven on about an hour before you put the cookies in that will give the smell time to burn away...
Answered by char__c is a good cooker - Mon Jan 12 22:09:17 2009

Do you need disinfectant cleaner if you have a steam cleaner?
Q. I have a monster hard surface steam cleaner. The disinfectant cleaner is expensive & it doesn't go far. Does the steam disinfect without cleaners?
Asked by shouldbworkn - Tue Apr 14 22:39:39 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes it does. I have a Scunci steamer and it only uses water. I often use the steamer with my usual household disinfectant(bleach) to clean germy areas like the cutting board. I love steam cleaning. I don't even mind cleaning the fridge cuz the steamer makes it so easy.
Answered by SMOKEr14 - Tue Apr 14 22:48:51 2009

What's a good disinfectant for dishes when using raw meat?
Q. What is a good disinfectant to wipe your countertops with and your meat cutter and other dishes after it being exposed to raw meat?
Asked by psttt - Sun Jul 11 08:39:36 2010 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

Why is Clorox Bleach the only bleach that identifies itself as a disinfectant?
Q. Other store brands etc. define themselves as deodorizer but not disinfectant. They seem to have the same concentration of sodium hypochlorite. What gives?
Asked by Pa Pa - Thu Oct 9 04:25:38 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Although it can be used to disinfect some surfaces against some bacteria, it is not a disinfectant. It is an astringent, such as lemon juice and vinegar. Clorox appears to be the only one who wants to add this additional usage to its products advantages.
Answered by powerchair - Thu Oct 9 05:39:24 2008

Is Tea Tree Oil effective as a disinfectant?
Q. I've read about the anti-bacterial properties of tea tree oil and that it can be used as a natural cleaner. If I put several drops of it in a spray bottle with water, can I use it to clean my bathrooms, etc.? Will it kill germs good enough? Do I need it to sit on the surface for a certain amount of time before wiping off? If not, what's another 100% natural cleaning agent that can be used as a disinfectant, not just an all-purpose cleaner but something I can clean the toilet with.
Asked by Juanita S - Fri Feb 23 21:34:17 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't think it would be strong enough. Here is a recipe for a natural disinfectant: The Four Thieves recipe Place a small handful each of dried lavender, rosemary, sage, rue and mint in a large jar, and cover completely with organic apple cider vinegar. Cover tightly and set for six weeks. Strain into a spray bottle. Whereas no home can be made to be sterile, spray the powerfully antiseptic Vinegar of Four Thieves recipe in areas of concern, such as on cutting boards and door knobs, always making sure to avoid your eyes.
Answered by heartsonfire - Tue Feb 27 14:36:13 2007

Can you use disinfectant wipes on an Xbox controller?
Q. Hi. My friend's a huge idiot and decided it was a good idea to touch my Xbox 360 controller after getting a nosebleed. I just wanted to know if it's okay to use disinfectant wipes to clean it off. I doubt it would hurt it, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.
Asked by Niko - Mon Sep 21 17:12:56 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It won't hurt them one bit to use disinfectant wipes. My fiance cleans his with the wipes and alcohol and Q-tips (for between the buttons) all the time to keep them clean. Much better than somebody's blood. XP
Answered by Jade Orchid - Mon Sep 21 17:28:02 2009

What is the name of a safe disinfectant?
Q. I need the name of a disinfectant that would be completely safe for humans to use. This needs to be safe to the point where someone could take a normal length bath or shower in, and possibly even consume in small amounts
Asked by Jerome Pendiki - Sun Nov 8 11:59:18 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. hydrogen peroxide (rubbing alcohol)
Answered by Curtis D - Sun Nov 8 12:21:03 2009

Is there an alternative disinfectant found at home?
Q. I got my ear pierced, but have no disinfectant yet. Any suitable replacements?
Asked by boytoy3oh3 - Mon Jun 29 09:40:25 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Good old hydrogen peroxide. Also, If it tends to have any clear running discharge, alcohol will help dry it up.
Answered by Sharon - Mon Jun 29 10:12:51 2009

I accidentally swallowed a small amount of disinfectant?
Q. In biology lab today, my partner was spraying the table to clean it with disinfectant and apparently misfired (I know it was on purpose) and some of it got in my mouth. I know a swallowed a small bit. Is this dangerous?
Asked by somerandomdude - Tue Oct 20 20:26:32 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Depends on the disinfectant. Wexcide would be bad. Alcohol is fine. Bleach other things are not as harmful if you dilute them enough (i.e. drink a lot). You could always consult Poison Control 24-hr free hotline 1-800-222-1222. Btw that kind of behavior in bio lab is dangerous in general; you should report it to the teacher when that kind of thing happens. What if it IS harmful? You shouldn't have to put up with that.
Answered by Bug - Tue Oct 20 20:34:53 2009

What's the Best Disinfectant Laundry Detergent?
Q. I know that standard bleach is great for disinfecting whites. But how do you disinfect colors? I recently discovered that products such as Tide with Bleach Alternative and Clorox2 do not disinfect. So for colors, how do you disinfect clothing? I also know that vinegar is just a myth in its disinfectant properties so please do not recommend that. I'm not looking for a home remedy.
Asked by DSmitty - Thu Feb 28 23:26:12 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I didn't know the answer so I researched. One site says that vinegar is a disinfectant because of its acidity, recommended one cup per washload. Hydrogen peroxide also disinfects but I couldn't tell how much to use, and it would probably be pretty expensive unless you buy in commercial quanties or strength. I wouldn't know, I'm not a chemist. However, if you go to the Cornell Co-operative Extension website and search 'disinfecting laundry', there is a short article on that subject which might answer your question, if you still think it's necessary to disinfect after reading that article. Doesn't look as if there is a detergent available which will do the job on its own. If it's really important to you, you might look at the new washing… [cont.]
Answered by Karen L - Fri Feb 29 01:39:27 2008

what happens if i spray a spider with disinfectant?
Q. i just sprayed a spider that was on my bed with like half a can of disinfectant. please tell me itts probably dead! im terrified!
Asked by colleen - Fri Jan 2 20:15:36 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. it would probably die.
Answered by Sawah - Fri Jan 2 20:17:52 2009

Is it dangerous to use disinfectant contact solution on daily contacts to re-use them?
Q. I sometimes re-use my daily contacts when I've only worn them for a few hours. Is this dangerous? How long can I store these daily contacts before re-using them? I use Opti-Free replenish solution by the way.
Asked by callieRach - Fri Dec 12 09:25:52 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. dailies lenses as suggested by the name...it is not suppose to be used for more than one day...it is advisable to throw it out after one time usage...
Answered by Alfred - Sun Dec 14 03:21:48 2008

What disinfectant kills the mono virus, so that it can not be spread?
Q. Today, I learned that my 5 year old has mono. No one else has mono, and I want to keep it that way. I checked with Lysol and their product does not kill the mono virus. What will successfully kill the virus on surfaces?
Asked by Staci - Thu Mar 18 00:01:59 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Either buy a bleach based cleaner or make up a 1:10 solution of bleach to water. Bleach kills even HIV.
Answered by ckm1956 - Sat Mar 20 22:11:13 2010

What disinfectant do you usually use to clean around the house?
Q. Clorox fumes really bother me, but I've always used it. Time to change.
Asked by Sage - Fri Jun 19 14:13:15 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. hi..i clean homes for a living and go to the dollar store for most of the products i use. window cleaner, all purpose cleaner, ajax and vinegar are what i mostly use.
Answered by mar - Fri Jun 19 21:41:31 2009

Why do people buy air-fresheners and aerosol disinfectant sprays?
Q. There are constant ads on TV for these products. They are just cover-ups for some basic problem. If your house stinks so bad you need these, maybe it's a sign that your house needs to be CLEANED!
Asked by stark_raving1 - Sat May 24 09:14:50 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Some people like their house just to in general smell fresh, and nice, instead of having no particular smell. As far as the disenfectant spray- its good for after you clean a particular area, - like the trash can- in disinfects the trash can, as well as makes it smell nice. That is my personal take on it.
Answered by Taylor - Sat May 24 09:30:54 2008