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cleaning disinfectants

goldensrbest — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:25:32 GMT

With so much cleaning ,spraying and so on,what if you run out,and can not get?

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1Snickers — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:33:18 GMT

@goldensrbest You can use vinegar deluted in water. I even use it occasionally to mop floors.

And it's not toxic to dogs!

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queendiva — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:39:45 GMT

I am just back from trying unsuccessfully to get spray disinfectant . Still have some Clorox wipes. Using a solution of water, Dawn & Clorox bleach for now. So far, so good.

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PilatesLover — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:39:50 GMT

From what I've read, vinegar kills bacteria but not viruses. Might want to read up on it.

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PilatesLover — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:40:45 GMT

@queendiva wrote:
I am just back from trying unsuccessfully to get spray disinfectant . Still have some Clorox wipes. Using a solution of water, Dawn & Clorox bleach for now. So far, so good.

Please share your measurements of each? Thank you.

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LindaSal — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:45:08 GMT

That is good advice @1Snickers. I don't however, get the overkill of disinfecting constantly.

In our case we are staying home, no company and only going out to the grocery store.

In that event, we are taking shoes and coats off and leaving them in the garage (we've never been the type that wear our shoes in our home anyhow) I believe it keeps the house much cleaner. We are very cautious with grocery bags and items too. Constantly washing our hands. I think this over disinfecting is a bit much, if we're home and no one's coming in, what could possibly be coming into the house?! Being extreme with anti bacterial wipes and clorox is also not healthy. All in moderation like anything else. JMO

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goldensrbest — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:49:02 GMT

Spraying packages ,mail and anything that is deliverd to home,is using it up fairly fast.

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1Snickers — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:50:56 GMT

@PilatesLover In my kitchen and den I also use a Hepa, and Uv Light sanitizer which is said to kill bacteria and viruses. The vinegar is for floors with a dash of lysol.

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PilatesLover — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:52:00 GMT

@1Snickers thanks! I'll have to look into one of those light sanitizers.

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CelticCrafter — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:03:42 GMT

We aren't going out, no one is coming in and other than the mail nothing is coming in because we aren't waiting for any package deliveries, so what is there to disinfect.

Bring the mail in, sort it or recycle it, wash my hands and that's pretty much it.

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stuyvesant — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:10:23 GMT

@1Snickers wrote:
@PilatesLover In my kitchen and den I also use a Hepa, and Uv Light sanitizer which is said to kill bacteria and viruses. The vinegar is for floors with a dash of lysol.

@1Snickers You are not supposed to mix vinegar and lysol. That's dangerous.

Actually, you should be very careful before mixing any cleaning agents. Just google is it dangerous to mix X with Y before doing it.

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Tribesters — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:30:33 GMT

@goldensrbest

Hydrogen peroxide can be very effective. You can dilute it in a spray bottle. Just google it first as it can damage some surfaces. Also- don't mix it with vinegar or bleach!

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Pearlee — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:58:02 GMT

@Celtic Crafter. That is exactly how I handle the mail, which is my usual routine with it, long before Corona virus.

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Anonymous032819 — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:23:02 GMT

I have a steamer that I have been using and I've been using a steam mop.

As far as I know, nothing can survive high temperature steam.

it's non-toxic, plus, it just uses water!

no harsh chemicals!

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GrailSeeker — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:44:50 GMT

@queendiva wrote:
I am just back from trying unsuccessfully to get spray disinfectant . Still have some Clorox wipes. Using a solution of water, Dawn & Clorox bleach for now. So far, so good.

Please DO NOT MIX DAWN AND CHLOROX! It produces a toxic gas that will end you up in the hospital with lung damage!

https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/dept/factshts/bleach_soap.pdf

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JustJazzmom — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:48:22 GMT

Hydrogen Peroxide doesn't kill viruses. Read up on that.

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GrailSeeker — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:48:50 GMT

"Bleach and ammonia produce a toxic gas called chloramine. "It causes the same symptoms as bleach and vinegar — along with shortness of breath and chest pain," says Forte. Many glass and window cleaners contain ammonia, so never mix those with bleach"

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a32773/cleaning-products-never-mix/

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JustJazzmom — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:52:20 GMT

When cleaning mirrors, do not use glass cleaner with ammonia as it causes desilvering of your mirror. A chemical reaction occurs with the mirror & the ammonia.

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deeva — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:52:50 GMT

Boy, I thought everyone knew not to mix bleach and ammonia. This has been stated for decades, but I guess not.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:11:17 GMT

<p><font size="4">Dish soap, water a little Clorox.  Bleach is the best disinfectant for household use.  Cheap and easy.</font></p>