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Rubbing alcohol works by desiccation--it dries out any bacteria as it evaporates, thereby killing the bacteria. If it is to work effectively, it must be allowed to dry after application. If a nurse gives you an injection or wipes the rubbing alcohol off before it is dry, they are not using it properly.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoBecause both kill bacteria by denaturing the hydrogen bonds that make up the proteins of the microorganisms.
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∙ 9y agoThe acidic quality of alcohol kills bacteria.
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∙ 9y agoA disinfectant is a substance that kills harmful microorganisms. Heat and alcohol disinfect surfaces by destroying the cell wall of microbes and interfering with the metabolism.
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Why does your hand feel cool if you spill alcohol?
The alcohol removes heat from your hand. This is used to evaporate the liquid.
Why are shiny outer surfaces needed in a vacuum flask?
The outer surfaces do not need to be shiny. The interior ones do, to reflect heat back rather than let the heat pass out of the vacuum flask. The vacuum between the double walls of the flask also reduces heat loss.
How does heat affect alcohol?
In an open container, it causes it to evaporate. In a closed container, heat has no effect on the alcohol itself, but it can result in some really skunky beer.
What is the difference between to sanitize and to disinfect?
To sanatize something is to inactivate or remove microorgansims from equipment and surfaces including their spores. Chemicals, heat, and ionizing radiation can be used for this purpose. To Disinfect is the process of killing microorganisms on surfaces but does not necessarily their spores.
Why alcohol is used to disinfect equipment?
Alcohol is used to disinfect surgical equipment and other items which need to be made sterile before re-use because bugs can't live in alcohol. Heat is used for the same purpose.
What is the difference between wet heat disinfect and dry heat disinfect?
Dry heat is heat without humidity, and wet heat is heat with a lot of humidity.
Does ammonia kill bacteria?
Yes. Ammonia can disinfect surfaces.
How do you disinfect earrings?
Soak them in rubbing alcohol.
Can ammonia kill bacteria?
Yes. Ammonia is sometimes used to disinfect surfaces.
Should rubbing alcohol be used to disinfect?
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When using an alcohol based hand gel to disinfect your hands what is one important step?
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Can sugar water disinfect surfaces?
No. In fact, the sugar may promote bacterial growth.
What is mixed with alcohol to disinfect?
Purified Water is usually mixed in with alcohol- usually ethanol or isopropanol- to disinfect. Alcohol alone is known to quickly evaporate, the water assists in the skin/item absorbing the mixture to clean/become anti bacterial.
What types of surfaces can the Hoover SteamVac f5914 900 steam cleaner disinfect?
The Hoover SteamVac F5914 900 is a powerful carpet and surface cleaner manufactured by the popular Hoover company. It is able to disinfect the surfaces of carpets, upholstery as well as bare floors.
