Sanitization and Germs
Although it is impossible to eradicate every germ around you, there are things you can do to help make surfaces in your home and workplace less hospitable to a variety of germs. Germs pass freely to and from surfaces, and this category will enlighten the curious and aid the phobic with various tips, tricks, and methods of deep cleaning and sanitizing.
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Hygiene is a general term that refers to the conditions and activities that are used to maintain health and safety with proper...
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sounds like you need to snake it clear or use liquid plumber which most plumbers do not recomend- there must be some debris...
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i think the horizontal is the line go up and vertical is the line go straight across
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Top to bottom, dry to wet to dry. =Heavy Cleaning= Always start at the top of any cleaning project. Go round the ceiling crown...
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either side it's paper
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If you are from Scotland then 'the sanitary' were a division of the council who came to your house if it was unclean pre 1980's.
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There are anywhere from 350 to 500 sheets of toilet paper on one roll
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AnswerIf the mouse died on a nonstainable surface, I usually use pure bleach to clean it up. Cleaning the spot where the mouse...
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Lemon and vinegar combined are like homemade cleaning/cleansing/sanitizing remedies. In hand sanitizer they use lemon, as read in...
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bleach water , use a hose end sprayer with bleach in it, or use Mold*Off, or Concrobium
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Everyone has different needs and so there is no best central vacuum system, only what is best for you. There are three basic...
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Ka-Boom works great for keeping a toilet clean! It may not last for three months as stated on the product's box, but it is worth...
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Use limeaway (the concentrated type) or clr (concentrated). Both work pretty well. They are very strong and can be bought at home...
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if its a penny you could just put it in lemon juice.
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You should dust from top to bottom. If you dust the floors ans then the furniture the dust will fall on the floor and you will...
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Suck it out! But, it doesnt need removing if it's rockwool blown insulation, you can just lay further fibreglass rolls over it to...
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>I got a terrific answer on this topic from Bob Haskins. He wrote a book called Silverfish >Control: How to Get Rid of...
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There are too many to name and does it really matter? The point is toilets are and surrounding areas in a bathroom can have...
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I HAVE SOME IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE CONTACT ME AT secondtimearoundseattle@comcast.net SORRY SOLD OUT! Answer...
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They are mushrooms that grow in your home due to dampness. If you have carpet mushrooms, you should get that carpet and make sure...
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yes, you can paint ceiling tiles. We have done it many times. Painting may effect their UL listing however.
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Alternative Method: Natural Formula to Use: A mixture of baking soda and warm water Method to Use: 1.Make up the mixture of...
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The answer is that it was in vented by Arthur Scott of the SCOTT Paper Company and first sold in 1931.
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I will be selling a Jar of Glamorene on eBay this week..... search Glamorene on 10/12/09 to 10/18/09
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you could dye it? or tye dye it?, be creative and bling the white bit or sew a patch on.
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AnswersOnly the passage of time will do that.More research has to be done in this area. There is no answer to this at the moment.
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http://www.sargentsteam.com
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i think dove because i tested it and did make a lot of subs
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Run the towels through a regular cycle, with 1 cup of household ammonia instead of detergent. It would be safer, healthier, and...
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inserting it into the toilet and pushing down about 2 to 3 times
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use CLR or a good lime remover,
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solvents , degreasers, foaming agents, geling agents, The active ingredient is typically lye (sodium hydroxide).
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It is very safe. A lot of companies that traditionally used petroleum based products during the manufacturing process in the past...
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The pH level of soap can differ by the brand. The most balanced Ph level of soap is 7 and Dove is one of the soaps that is proven...
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Yes you can. Some germs can survive in the microscopic water droplets that are propelled out of the nose or mouth when we...
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Because the water collects the dust, which is dust mite waste.
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Yes, and no. It depends on whose hands you consider, how well the proper hand washing procedures are followed, plus how thorough...
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Go to your Hardware Store as they have some great products out there for getting moss off the roof of one's house. One mixture...
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ok, lipbalm i believe is sort of a waxy substance... and the way i remove candle wax from my tablecloths is by putting the fabric...
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cleaning generally means getting rid of clutters, getting rid of dust, making things shiny, or making it pleasant to look at,...
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Non abrasive soap. Try wetting the sink with water, sprinkle baking soda, scrub with a non abrasive brush or similar, then rinse...
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It is the type of science that allows a septic tank to function.
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Using a pandan leaf in a chalk is a useful recipe for roach repellant.
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If the 304 Stainless surface is polished, then using a buffer is a good solution. However, if it has a grain finish, then the...
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AnswerYes, vinegar DOES kill many bacteria and viruses, including many very dangerous ones that can be in food such as E. Coli...
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yes..
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See the Related Links for "Plastics Recycling" to the bottom for the answer. ........... Plastics are often melted at very high...
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murphy's soap should do the trick
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no it must be cleaned first- you can use some bleach or any mold cleaner let it dry well to see how deep it is set in- then add...
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It depends. If they are stored in a fridge, the process tends to occur slower. Outside the fridge, it can take a week for bread.
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Everything inside a toilet bowl is dangerous, and potentially poisonous! Do you remember reading or hearing about E-Coli on the...
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Black sinks will show everything and even perhaps scratches. It's best to stick with porcelain or stainless steel. Unless you...
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Shoes smell because of bacteria and fungus. A combo of anti-bacterial spray and anti-fungal foot powder will do the trick....
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AnswerSoda fountain dispenser heads can be removed and soaked in soapy water. I recommend soaking for a couple of hours to remove...
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It is thought that the acid in Coke can clean some types of metal. Like copper.
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You use GGo-gone and scrub with a brush vigorously.
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sanitaryware, the product is formed by casting(either in plaster, or resin moulds under pressure). Kaolincontributes the...
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yes because of the alcohol used in the hand sanitizer
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There are a number of things that can kill bacteria. 1. Antibiotics 2. Antiseptics 3. Antibodies 4. Bleach 5. Disinfectant ...
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As near as I can figure, the answer is approximately 2 1/2 teaspoons. The process is as follows: For 20 gallons, use 1 cup, thus...
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I have a uv filter on my pond pump and it kills bacteria in about a second. . . I have a uv-c light wand and in the directions it...
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its a protein stain
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Try a solution of 15% bleach and water in a spay bottle and scrub with a bristle brush. Also try posting the question at...
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When the soap gets wet it causes it to produce bubbles.
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Neat dishwasher "Freshener/Cleaning fluid" can also be used just as you can use it for the seals on a dishwasher. If the...
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Yes and no. If a person has a urinary tract infection, then the urine can contain germs (bacteria). Under normal conditions,...
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Hot steam is not alive, so therefore it can not be killed.
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"Germ" is an informal term for a pathogen, which is a formal term for something that makes you sick. A germ is a microscopic...
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The body of a bacteria contains water,when chlorine combines with it form Hcl and water.
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Use a degreaser detergent and then use furniture oil on the cabinets. Alternatively, Murphy's Oil Soap does a fine job.
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If the kerosene is an oil base "dishsoap" will work but might take a couple of times to wash it out. And dont let dry in dryer...
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You don't mention what sort of dirt you have in there, but whenever I have to stay in a hotel, I think about all the previous...
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Bleach does eventually lose its effectiveness, depending on how long it is stored. When diluted with water, bleach loses it's...
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Porcelain scratches easy so you dont want to use anything abrasive like a steel wool pad. Plain soap and rubbing with a...
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Boy Germs are inexesistent germs often refered to when a person (often a young girl) is around or in contact with a (often young)...
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The facts and fiction re: alcohol based hand sanitizers. Unless the manufacturer is providing an independent lab test re: the two...
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http://www.kbda.com/c3/library/070397bleach.html
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Bacteria (usually) can be killed with ordinary soap or diluted cholrine bleach.
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Assuming, of course, that you mean the same thing that the dairy industry does, you use milk stone remover - a mixture of...
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According to SC Johnson, the manufacturer, the fragrance free version of Oust was discontinued in July 2009. Here's a quote from...
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When you go to the toilet you should wash your hands#
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Outside the body, influenza virus can be destroyed by heat of 167-212°F (75-100°C), the range of normal cooking temperatures....
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I have heard that WD-40 lubricant will work. (makes since...it's made from fish oil) I've never tried it myself though.
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Yes. It will clean them with the salt.
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Since the ice itself is obviously frozen it will kill bacteria. If you have blocked or chipped ice leave it in the bag it came in...
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Take one part water and one part Clorox bleach and pour it on top of the trash cans and inside as well, if needed. I just did...
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I have detailed instructions on my website for how to remove cat urine odor from grout and many other materials using a free...
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It's a slimy kind of fungus or mold. You kill it with bleach, and a good flush! Don't mix bleach with any other cleaning products...
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You need to look at the label which you should find stitched on to it near one corner. This will tell you how the duvet should be...
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yes and no you do not actually eat it however it is not that bad for you it adds flvour to the meal no it simply adds flavour to...
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