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It dies ! The bacteria dies but does the dead cell dissolve or does it stay on the original surface?
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Does degreaser or disinfectant kill bacteria?
Disinfectant kills bacteria, degreaser is used to break grease and oils down.
Why use isopropyl alcohol to inhibit bacterial growth?
Isopropyl alcohol is used to inhibit bacterial growth because it acts as a disinfectant. This kills the bacteria and prevent them from multiplying.
Why does washing your hands with soap prevent the spread of disease?
The ingredients in soap are a form of disinfectant. Most soaps will kill bacteria on contact.
Does soap use bacteria when making?
No soap does not use bacteria in its making. One of the objectives of soap using is to get rid of bacteria.
Can you sterilize a rusty nail?
Rusty nails are more likely to harbour virii and bacteria than bright clean ones, due to their roughened surfaces, but the rusting does not produce the micro-organisms. They can be sterilised by heat or disinfectant.
How do you describe what a disinfectant does?
A disinfectant was made to kill germs and bacteria. there are many products that will do this. Lysol is the most popular disinfectant.
What is the purpose of disinfectant?
to sanitize and kill bacteria
Does degreaser or disinfectant kill bacteria?
Disinfectant kills bacteria, degreaser is used to break grease and oils down.
What is the difference between a cleaner and a disinfectant?
A cleaner cleans something so it isn't dirty but a disinfectant cleans something and collects germs and bacteria.
Why is a wet preparation discarded in disinfectant solution?
Bacteria is still in a living state
Can you give an example of a sentence using the word disinfectant?
I used a disinfectant to clean after my child was ill.One hospital used a disinfectant whose strong odor made everyone lightheaded.Household bleach is an example of a disinfectant.
What can you use alcohol for?
Alcohol is useful to cleanse things. Alcohol can kill bacteria. Therefore it is often used in a disinfectant. You can also use special alcoholic sheets that can help clean out a cut.
What is carbolic acid for?
Carbolic acid is "phenol" based and was used as a disinfectant in hospitals.
Why use isopropyl alcohol to inhibit bacterial growth?
Isopropyl alcohol is used to inhibit bacterial growth because it acts as a disinfectant. This kills the bacteria and prevent them from multiplying.
Why shouldn't large amounts of strong disinfectant be flushed into a septic tank system?
because a septic tank relies on bacteria to break down the waste and disinfectant kill bacteria. this is why when we empty a septic tank it is paramount that we leave a bit in the bottom to keep the process working. Mr S Zulaica M.D FULL FLOW RESTORED
What does sterilisation mean related to the salon business?
disinfectant - kills bacteria ii) antiseptic - prevents bacterial growthiii) sterilisation - kills bacteria
What does hydrogen peroxide do to cuts?
Hydrogen peroxide is a disinfectant. It kills bacteria that might cause and infection.
