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Are there alcohol free hand sanitizers out there and are they effective in killing germs and bacteria if ever there are some?
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∙ 9y ago
There are alcohol free hand sanitizers that are effective in killing germs and bacteria. For example, So popular, which kills 99.9% of germs, can be purchased at a place like Wal-Mart.
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Which antibacterial hand soap kills the most bacteria?
Generally the ones made with orange and/or citrus are the most effective at killing bacteria. Orange oil has a remarkable way of getting rid of grease too. Wonderful and harmless.
Can the bacteria in urine be killed and processes halted by mixing with drinking alcohol?
70% ethanol has been found to be most effective in killing microbes. Higher or lower concentrations are not so effective in killing them. But drinking and hoping that the alcohol will kill the bacteria in urine isn't going to work. It has a long way to go.
what bacteria does methanol kill?
Isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol), the alcohol found in rubbing alcohol, is slightly better at killing bacteria than ethyl alcohol for E. coli and the bacteria in MRSA. Methyl alcohol, or methanol, is the weakest medical alcohol in terms of killing bacteria.
Can hand sanitizers kill yeast present on the hands?
No it doesn't,it kills 99.9% of germs,bt NOT mold.... --------------------------------------------------------------------- It actually depends on the type of hand sanitizer you use. Most hand sanitizers contain at least 60% Ethyl alcohol, which is more than enough to kill Mold. Mold is a type of Fungi, and Alcohol's properties tend to "kill" everything. -better to use rubbing alcohol
How does hand sanitizer kill bacteria?
Denatures &/or dissolves cellular & membrane components, including proteins & lipid membranes, thereby destroying the bacterium and/or virus, however not all bacteria or viruses are susceptable to the variety of different hand sanitizers, whether it be isopropanol, ethanol (ethyl alcohol), iodine based products, etc...examples are spore forming bacteria & rabies virus, both are unaffected by hand sanitizers.
Does antibacterial soap or antibacterial sanitizers kill more bacteria?
Actually, antibacterial soap and antibacterial sanitizers usually do about the same job on bacteria, killing roughly 99.99% of germs. But if its a question of which should you rather use, I would choose sanitizers because soap leaves nasty residue called soap scum which can make your hands feel greasy and disgusting:(
How does 70 isopropanol works on bacteria?
Here is a great website to check out for more description about how alcohols kill bacteria... http://www.byedr.com/medicine/4075-byedr-1.html Basically, the alcohol causes the proteins of the bacteria to denature and coagulate. This is a lethal event. Interestingly, solutions that are mixed with water (ie 60-70% isopropanol or ethanol) are more effective at killing bacteria that 100% alcohol. This is because the water helps the alcohol permeate into the bacteria better where it can do it's killing action...
Is olive oil or other vegetable oil effective in killing harmful bacteria in the mouth?
no it does not
How long has hand sanitizer been around?
Hand sanitizers have been around since the late 1960s. The use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers has become more common in recent years due to their effectiveness in killing germs and preventing the spread of disease.
What are the benefit?
Chlorine is a strong antioxidant that is very effective in killing bacteria and other pathogens in water.
What is the purpose of adding water in alcohol?
Alcohol is used for rapidly killing bacteria, through cleansing and santification, preventing bacteria from getting into the incision or for drinking purposes
What is the best bacteria killer?
Well there are antibacterial agents such as antibacterial soap and antibacterial sanitizer. Though, sanitizer seems to be better at killing bacteria because of the amount of alcohol it contains. So you could say alcohol or alcohol rich ingredients are one of the better bacteria killers.
