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How long will it take to sanitize sofa pillows and kill germs by freezing them?
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∙ 13y ago
Never, because many micro organisms can live at sub zero temperatures and some can remain latent for years and can again reproduce on the onset of favourable conditions.
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Can freezing temperatures kill surface germs?
yes
How long must you freeze pillows to kill germs?
To effectively kill germs on pillows, they should be frozen at a temperature of at least 0°F (-18°C) for a minimum of 48 hours. This duration is necessary to ensure that any bacteria or germs present are effectively eliminated.
Is ice germ free?
No, if the water that was used to make up the ice contained germs then the ice will still contain these germs - freezing does not kill germs it simply stops them multiplying
Can wrapping in a plastic bag and freezing new clothing kill cold germs from people handling them in a department store?
no
Can you sanitize used home gym equipment?
Yes, you can clean this equipment quite effectively. Use anti-bacterial wipes or spray, and wipe the equipment down to kill all germs.
Will freezing temperatures kill germs on a toothbrush in a sealed zip locked bag?
"Heat will most definitely kill germs but freezing them won't do the trick- in the same way a frozen fish could spring back to life when put back into water. You could just be preserving them. Enzymes are at work in germs and these are denatured by extreme heat but cooling them might only be slowing them down. Freezing does prevent their multiplication if the temp is at 0°F or less. When thawed, the surviving organisms can multiply again."
Does ammonia kill germs?
I f Ammonia products don't claim on their labels that they kill germs, it's because they can NOT kill germs.
What is the purpose of disinfectant?
to sanitize and kill bacteria
What is detergent purposes of dishwasher?
Dishwasher detergent is necessary to properly clean and sanitize dirty dishes. Detergent contains abrasives to help remove food particles as well as soap to kill germs and bacteria.
What germs do you kill in boiled water?
When you boil water, you will kill all germs that are in it.
Does hot water kill germs or does cold water kill germs?
I know for sure hot water kills germs
Does soap kill germs?
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.
