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Salt may be considered an antiseptic because can kill microorganisms absorbing water from the environment.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoBecause salt absorb water and microorganisms die without water.
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Why should you gargel with salt-water when you have sore throht?
Warm salt water gargles help in a couple of ways. Salt has natural antibacterial properties, so the salt actually helps kill some of the bacteria causing the sore throat. Another way it helps is the warm salt water helps get rid of the mucous film covering the throat, which contributes to the soreness.
What is the Chemical name for antibacterial spray?
There is no single chemical names as most antibacterial sprays are mixtures and vary in composition.
What means bacteria free?
antibacterial!!
What is the mode of action of trichlorocarbanilide?
Trichlorocarbanilide is used in antibacterial soaps and other antibacterial agents. The mode of action for trichlorocarbanilide is unknown at this time.
What are the chemical compositions of antibacterial cement?
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How salt stop apples from rotting?
Salt stops an apple from rotting due to its antibacterial properties.
Are there things around the house that can act as preservatives for apples?
Yes, vinegar,salt,and antibacterial hand soap are great preservers for apples.
What do you think an antibacterial soap does?
Antibacterial soap is any cleaning product to which active antibacterial ingredients have been added
How can you use the word antibacterial in a sentence?
"Look, I have antibacterial hand-sanitizer!"
Can you kill germs with antibacterial soap?
Yes, that is the purpose of antibacterial soap.
How do you clean gauges?
it really depends on how you want to, there is antibacterial soap and hot water, sea salt sprays, or sea salt solutions. q-tips usually leave microfibers in your ears if cleaned with them so its best to use something else.
Are salt rinses good for teeth removal?
Rinsing the mouth with a saline (salt) solution can be very helpful after teeth have been removed. The rinsing can clean the mouth, and the salt restores the natural balance of the mouth and is antibacterial. If the mouth is sensitive, the solution can be warmed to match the body temperature to minimise pain.
Who invented antibacterial?
Alexander Fleming of course.. discovered pencillin which is an antibacterial medicine!
Are baby wipes antibacterial?
Yes there antibacterial. They also contain a little alcohol.
Are bamboo blankets naturally antibacterial?
Yes, the bamboo fibers are natually antibacterial.
Can you use hydrogen peroxide to clean new eyebrow piercing?
No. That could cause scar tissue to build up. Use antibacterial soap or sea salt & warm water.
Is there benefit to adding saline to a ventolin nebulizer treatment?
Ventolin contain an isotonic solution of salt; I assume that pharmacists have thought better. Sodium chloride has also an antibacterial effect.
