The epidemic continues to ferment, making many people pay attention to personal protection. Whether at work or at home, they are inseparable from disinfectant. They want to carry disinfection products with them, fearing that they will be infected by the virus. However, many peopl

The epidemic continues to ferment, making many people pay attention to personal protection. Whether at work or at home, they cannot do without disinfectant. They can't wait to carry disinfection products with them, and they are most afraid of being infected by the virus and . However, many people do not know how to use disinfectant correctly, and instead get poisoned due to incorrect usage.

What are the wrong ways to use disinfectant?

. The active ingredient of

disinfectant used in combination with laundry detergent is sodium hypochlorite. When combined with water, it can generate hypochlorous acid, which is a strong oxidant that can kill bacteria. Mixing disinfectant and laundry detergent can react with benzyl alcohol to produce chlorine, which can increase the concentration of chlorine in the air and even cause poisoning. Excessive use of disinfectant will also destroy the activity of protease in laundry detergent and weaken its cleaning effect. Especially when washing clothes made of silk, linen and cotton, adding disinfectant may cause the clothes to fade.

Disinfectant liquid can produce chlorine gas when mixed with alcohol solution. Chlorine gas is a toxic gas that is easily volatile and may cause coughing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing.

How to use disinfectant correctly?

, 84 disinfectant cannot be mixed with

84 disinfectant. It needs to be diluted according to the instructions. It can be used to wipe clothes, floors and desktops. However, 84 disinfectant is too irritating and has bleaching and corrosive effects. When using it, you must wear a mask, gloves and apron to protect your eyes, mouth and skin. 84 disinfectant should be used alone and cannot be mixed with toilet cleaning spirit and alcohol-containing disinfectants to avoid the generation of chlorine gas. When diluting 84 disinfectant in a well-ventilated environment, you must choose cold water to prevent the water temperature from being too high and reducing the sterilization function; 84 disinfectant needs to be placed in a cool and ventilated environment, away from heat sources.

Alcohol is a flammable substance. If the concentration of ethanol in the air exceeds 3%, it may cause a fire. Using a large amount of alcohol can increase the concentration of ethanol in the air, which is far more harmful than people imagine. Therefore, when disinfecting, do not spray a large area and just wipe your hands. Do not come into contact with heat or fire sources before the alcohol evaporates. In addition, too much alcohol should not be placed in the home; surrounding combustibles and combustibles should be removed before use, and should not be sprayed in the air; the power must be turned off when wiping the surface of electrical appliances with alcohol. The remaining alcohol should be covered and stored in a cool place.

How to do disinfection protection in daily life?

. Disinfect household items

Frequently use 84 disinfectant to wipe frequently touched places, including door handles, switches and desktops, floors and toilets. Children's toys, tableware, water cups, etc. should be boiled in water for about 15 minutes. Soak cotton fabrics such as sheets, quilts, clothes, towels, etc. with diluted 84 disinfectant.

Whether the mask is steamed and washed at high temperature, or soaked in alcohol or 84 disinfectant, the internal filter layer structure of the mask will be destroyed. Therefore, the correct method is to replace the mask, usually every 2 to 3 hours, and cannot be used twice.

Message from Doctors

In short, you must be cautious when using disinfectants to minimize the safety risks. No matter what kind of disinfectant it is, it should be kept out of the reach of children or pets to avoid accidents; it should be covered and sealed when stored to avoid evaporation, and should be placed in a cool and ventilated environment. When purchasing disinfectants in regular places, do not choose disinfectants of unknown origin or purpose.

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