Lord Lister used carbolic acid as a disinfectant during surgeries.
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The discovery that antiseptics could kill germs in surgery is primarily attributed to Joseph Lister, a British surgeon. In the 1860s, Lister implemented the use of carbolic acid (phenol) to sterilize surgical instruments and clean wounds, significantly reducing infection rates. His pioneering work laid the foundation for modern surgical practices and the importance of antiseptic techniques in medicine.
Joseph Lister pioneered the use of antiseptics to kill germs on the skin, significantly improving surgical outcomes. He famously utilized carbolic acid (phenol) as a disinfectant to reduce infections during operations. Today, antiseptic solutions like alcohol-based hand sanitizers and chlorhexidine are commonly used to effectively kill germs on the skin. These agents work by disrupting the cell membranes of microorganisms, leading to their destruction.
Lister spread the idea that sterilization ie, killing of germs, could prevent the occurence of disease. Fleming found a chemical that was quite effective in doing so. If Lister had not shown how important it was to kill bacteria, Fleming would never have bothered to look for a way to do so.
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No, thieves do not effectively kill germs.
Sir Joseph Lister (1827-1912) was the English surgeon who first used antiseptic to kill bacteria.
When you boil water, you will kill all germs that are in it.
Soap can kill germs but can't get rid of them permanently. They will keep coming back. Don't buy 'can kill 99.9% of germs because not only does it kill bad germs, but it kills the good ones too.
I know for sure hot water kills germs
Calamansi can kill germs because of its acid. Just like vinegar...^_*