What are the comparisons between ammonia & bleach as disinfectants?
Q. I understand ammonia & bleach both act as disinfectants. However, isn't bleach a sanitize also? I am applying the cleaner to a ph level 7 item, so which would be better to stop mold, fungi, bacteria, etc? Please apply as much chemistry as possible; helps me learn.
Asked by poohdog1 - Mon Oct 27 01:24:51 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Bleach is a better disinfectant since it contains mono-atomic chlorine. Ammonia solutions are relatively highly basic, so you wouldnot have pH 7 conditions for long. Ammonia is toxic to bacteria, but not all, while atomic chlorine literally blows holes in them.
Answered by cattbarf - Mon Oct 27 01:31:27 2008

Why is the microbial resistance to many types of antibiotics, sanitizers and disinfectants occuring?
Q. Why is the microbial resistance to many types of antibiotics, sanitizers and disinfectants occuring?
Asked by Loviebrunette09 - Fri Nov 28 21:21:24 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Mutations to the antibiotics...some microbes die off when subjected to the antibiotics/sanitizers etc...those that are able to not be killed by the anti/santizers keep reproducing and build a resistance to the antis...so they reproduce and we must come up with an alternate that works on them...stronger or able to break up the microbes cell membranes to weaken their ability to infect an organism.
Answered by Sammyleggs222 - Fri Nov 28 21:27:08 2008

Disinfectants/Cleaners safe for sensitive family and pets?
Q. Here's my dillema: My two yr old son, husband, and me all have sensitive skin. I also have pets. I used to just clean the house from top to bottom using bleach and water, and got the piece of mind that all germs were being destroyed. Now, I'm concerned about exposing my family and pets to such harsh chemicals, but can't seem to find "natural" cleaning agents that really gives me the "sanitized" effect of bleach or another harsh cleaning solution. Any suggestions?
Asked by Ma - Mon Jan 14 12:11:35 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Extensive use of bleach can lead to both skin and respiratory problems. Not all germs are harmfull. There are many beneficial bacteria out there that keep the more harmful bacteria at bay. By killing 99.9% of all bacteria as most disinfectants claim you are actually providing space for the other 0.01 % that dont get killed. These 0.01% are the ones that you need to worry about. Vinegar makes a very effective disinfectant / cleaner as does boiling water. Sodium bicarbonate is also brillant to remove tough stains and is usefull to clean bathroom etc. Regular cleaning with these products is sufficient to provide a clean house There are also a wide range of eco friendly products available that do not contain harmful chemicals. Bleach… [cont.]
Answered by AON - Mon Jan 14 12:27:31 2008

How do disinfectants destroy bacteria?
Q. I have to write how disinfectants work and how they destroy bacteria, it would be great if you could help me.
Asked by Hannah Beesley - Sat Nov 14 23:31:24 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Oxidizing agents Oxidizing agents act by oxidising the cell membrane of microorganisms, which results in a loss of structure and leads to cell lysis and death. A large number of disinfectants operate in this way. Chlorine and oxygen are strong oxidizers, so their compounds figure heavily here.
Answered by bennachie1 - Sat Nov 14 23:39:56 2009

Are ultraviolet lamps really good as disinfectants?
Q. I wish to keep my house totally disinfected, free from any small germs. I have heard that switching on ultraviolet lamps (when I would not be in the house) will clean my house of all germs. I have also seen these things in hospital operating rooms, etc. Are these things really, really effective?
Asked by ravish2006 - Sat May 23 06:50:06 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. i have to agree somewhat, your immune system only knows to fight back when something invades it. thats just how it works. but theres no sense in living in a moldy TB infested pit either lol. UV is very effective against most all live things like TB, strep, molds etc. the intensity, wavelength and how long its on will determine how much it kills. some things are harder to kill with it though just depends. useful thing to have around if you want, sunlight is hard to beat though. UV is used for many types of decontamination yes but is not effective for every thing.
Answered by adiabaticfire - Sun May 24 04:11:36 2009

Why cant Microban disinfectants be sold in CA?
Q. I went on this website, and it said that Microban cant be shipped to CA. Even other web stores selling this product state the same thing. How come? Its EPA approved.
Asked by aivilla - Tue Nov 27 18:14:49 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. "California registration for this formulation had been denied because of inadequate data and because there were concerns about inhalation toxicity in test animals."
Answered by heartsonfire - Tue Nov 27 20:37:10 2007

Alternatives for common disinfectants at daycare due to Asthma?
Q. I have been using either Lysol or a bleach water solution to disinfect the toys at the daycare I work at. I have reactive airway disease and possibly a mild form of asthma (to see the doctor 2 weeks from now) I am 100% sure that inhaling the lysol and the bleach water is an irritant and triggers upper respiratiory infections in MYSELF. Just wondering if anyone has an alternative that disinfects similar to these two products without the airborn irritants. Thanks!
Asked by 30 year old - Tue Feb 26 20:08:12 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Vinegar naturally cleans like an all-purpose cleaner. Mix a solution of 1 part water to 1 part vinegar in a new store bought spray bottle and you have a solution that will clean most areas of your home. Vinegar is a great natural cleaning product as well as a disinfectant and deodorizer.
Answered by busybee2 - Tue Feb 26 20:43:26 2008

What are the advantages of glutaraldehyde ove other chemical disinfectants?
Q. What are the advantages of glutaraldehyde ove other chemical disinfectants?
Asked by noel - Thu Jun 24 17:00:45 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. these are advantages:--- 1) A glutaraldehyde solution of 0.1% to 1.0% concentration may be used for system disinfection, means even small concentration is also very efficient. 2) It kills cells(generally bacterial and fungal) quickly by crosslinking their proteins. 3) it can also be employed for other major process like in the tanning of leather and along with formaldehyde, is used to detoxify the pertussis virus in the common tDap vaccine boosterix
Answered by Holy Truth - Mon Jun 28 08:11:10 2010

What kinds of disinfectants are effective against bacterial endospores?
Q. What kinds of disinfectants are effective against bacterial endospores?
Asked by cas13091 - Sun Nov 4 22:41:17 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Endospores are very resillient. Bleach works the best.
Answered by alynnemgb - Thu Nov 8 10:58:16 2007

ARE THE STRONG SMELLS OF DISINFECTANTS OR BLEECHES DANGEROUS TO PREGNANT WOMAN?
Q. There are a lot of cockroaches in the flat we rent out and l spray concentrated antiseptics and bleeches on them. the flat we stay in is small, and my wife is 14 weeks pregnant, often there is a strong smell of disinfectant in the air and she often complains of headaches because of it. Are there any dangerous side effects?
Asked by nixodian - Tue Feb 24 17:17:34 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. no its not safe at all..the side effect im not sure of. i deal with the same issues..i rent and landlord doesnt spray..its up to us. one thing i was told that works great is bengal gold.. its about 10 bucks..and you can find it at walmart. i havent had hubby used it yet since i need to wait till this weekend when hes off and i can be out of the house for a bit.but supposedly its odorless..or atleast less odor thrn what your using
Answered by bunny - Tue Feb 24 17:46:45 2009

After cleaning the house with bleach and hot water and the disinfectants from the vet can i bring him home.?
Q. After cleaning with bleach and hot water solution and the solutions from the vet how long do i need to wait to bring him home? he is a part of my family and we all miss him but we want the environment to be safe.
Asked by fs - Mon May 12 23:57:55 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. give more information.. what are you talking about... why the big clean up.. why so much disinfectant... more info please.
Answered by THE DARKSIDE ! - Tue May 13 05:11:48 2008

?'s on disinfectants and antiseptics and also types of burns?
Q. How do disinfectants and antiseptics differ from each other? How are they used and why do we use different solutions? Identify the 3 types of burns with examples of each. Why does the type of burn matter when trying to treat it?
Asked by tnthud - Thu Oct 11 07:56:45 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. ok...I admit I know almost nothing about the first part of your question. But as for the second part: 1st degree (is when the skin turns red, such as a minor sunburn) 2nd degree burn is when the upper layers of skin are damaged (such as a sunburn or touching something hot, and there is blistering) 3rd degree burn is the most severe, affecting all layers, and the skin peels off..requires medical attention since infection can set in.
Answered by Miami Lilly - Thu Oct 11 19:17:00 2007

What are the Georgia State approved sanitizers and disinfectants?
Q. I need to know this for research
Asked by shenekamccray - Tue Oct 17 12:46:00 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. the best thing for you to do is to check out google or ask.com
Answered by ImOuThEreUdigg!! - Tue Oct 17 12:56:50 2006

What are good organic bleach and disinfectants?
Q. What are good organic bleach and disinfectants?
Asked by rosanna t - Tue Sep 11 18:49:08 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Lemon juice and bicarbonate of soda are both quite good for mild bleaching/cleaning. Not sure about disinfectants - getting lat,my brain's fried! Sorry
Answered by anneclent@btinternet.com - Tue Sep 11 18:58:17 2007

what is the simplest and most reliable procedure to test disinfectants against a bacteria?
Q. please if you could support answer by papers.
Asked by shababa_bahjat - Sat May 13 08:10:23 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Streak an agar plate with the bacteria you'd like to test on, making sure you cover the entire plate. Divide the plate into sections (this can be done with marker on the underside of the plate). In order to test any particular disinfectant, take a small circle of paper about the size of the circles punched out of paper by common hole punchers (filter paper is commonly used, but any sort of paper should be fine, as long as it's absorbant). Using a tweezer, dip one circle into each of the disinfectants you would like to test and put each on separate sections. Incubate the plates, usually for approximately 24 hours, then when you take them out, there should be clear zones around each of the filter paper circles. The larger the zone of… [cont.]
Answered by nerd_at_heart - Sat May 13 13:00:10 2006

why is a disinfectants more effective against gram negatives than gram positives and vice versa?
Q. why is a disinfectants more effective against gram negatives than gram positives and vice versa?
Asked by qlisa67 - Sun Nov 30 00:27:57 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. gram negative bacteria only have one layer of peptidoglycan (the stuff that makes up the outside of bacteria) whereas gram positive have 2 layers making them thus more difficult to penetrate. please remember that disinfectants, sterilizers, and antibacterial agents are all different. disinfectants are only for use on surfaces and do NOT kill spores (another reason why they might not completely rid some gram positive bacteria)
Answered by Autumn Baby Love - Sun Nov 30 00:37:58 2008

Cheap home remedies ~ cleaning supplies, disinfectants ~ any suggestions?
Q. Trying to cut down on the cost of cleaning supplies. I've heard a little bit about vinegar and baking soda? How do these work & do they really disinfect? I like stuff clean!
Asked by chelsea - Fri May 8 02:30:18 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Ammonia & bleach are also inexpensive alternatives to use.
Answered by Holly S - Fri May 8 06:58:13 2009

Would Zim & S Africa be better off developing white cemeteries (after disinfectants) as waste treatment plants?
Q. Would Zim & S Africa be better off developing white cemeteries (after disinfectants) as waste treatment plants?
Asked by GoldenFire - Fri Oct 9 04:07:20 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think that there are better uses for money than symbolically dumping poop on bunch of dead people. Wouldn't accomplish much, they're already dead, you know?
Answered by Change is Real - Fri Oct 9 04:10:31 2009

Why are disinfectants ineffective against Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Q. Why are disinfectants ineffective against Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Asked by Tatiana S - Tue Jul 8 00:06:54 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Mycobacterium species share a characteristic cell wall, thicker than in many other bacteria, which is hydrophobic, waxy, and rich in mycolic acids/mycolates. The cell wall makes a substantial contribution to the hardiness of this genus.
Answered by OKIM IM - Tue Jul 8 00:15:30 2008

Does over using disinfectants put us in danger?
Q. We are constantly being marketed desinfectant and antiseptic soaps, wipes and detergents that boast they kill 99.9% of germs. This tells me that there is a chance that the 0.1% of germs survive. That 0.1% percent would be more resistant to the poison we administer and get a chance to breed in a near sterile enviroment that is favourable to the germ as there is no competition for space and resources. So in this way we are making "germs" evolve stronger and more resistant to the componds we use to eliminate them. So when the day comes and we really need to be able to sterilise something we will run out of effective methods. Much in the same way as most antibiotics have become less efficient due to the amount they are prescribed and being… [cont.]
Asked by Otavainen - Mon May 21 09:42:36 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I've read similar things. The overuse of anti bacterial ingredients in soaps and washing up liquids is just un necessary and from what I understand can make bacteria resistant to these chemicals. I think we should save them for when we really need them and yes, I think we probably are creating our own superbugs. It's worrying.
Answered by flowerpot - Mon May 21 10:02:31 2007