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Efficacy and action of Dettol disinfectant

Efficacy and action of Dettol disinfectant

2023-04-21 04:04:23

Whether it is epidemic prevention and control, or usual personal hygiene management, it is recommended to prepare a disinfectant at home. You can regularly disinfect items, supplies, clothes and fabrics at home to ensure the health of your family. Dettol, Verushi, 84 these are our commonly used disinfection products, when using should pay attention to water dilution. So what is the effect and action of Dettol disinfectant?

Efficacy and action of Dettol disinfectant
1. Kill many harmful bacteria
Conduct sterilization tests with Dettol disinfectant in a third party qualified test tissue. Under use conditions, it can effectively kill 99.9% of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, candida albicans, pathogenic yeast and pus. Staphylococcus, the role of intestinal pathogens varies from person to person.

2. Disinfectants for wounds
After testing and diluting according to the instructions, you can disinfect small wounds. Take a 20 ml bottle and add 416 ml water with an effective concentration of 0.2% (w/v). Use the thinner to rinse and wipe the wound area to be disinfected for 3-5 minutes.

3. Wide range of application
Household floor, toilet, sink, waste box disinfection, clothing disinfection, office environment disinfection, travel and so on can be used. You can also use to disinfect surfaces on various objects, such as keyboards and desks. It is recommended to prepare disinfectant thinner in a spray bottle in a ratio of approximately 1:20 (1 cap to 1 mineral water bottle). To disinfect, simply spray the surface and wipe it with a tissue.

Can the function of Dettol disinfectant replace alcohol
Dettol can be used instead of alcohol to disinfect. Dettol in addition to the surface of items, clothing fabrics, household floors, rooms, etc., can be used to disinfect minor wounds, but pay attention to the choice of medicinal money.

It should be noted that there is a certain difference in the scope of use between Dettol disinfectant and alcohol. In general, alcohol can be applied directly to the surface of the skin, which can be disinfected by spraying or applying it to the surface. Dettol disinfectant is corrosive, so when used on the skin must pay attention to the amount, so as not to damage the skin. Dettol disinfectant to disinfect skin or minor wounds is dilute, about 1 bottle cap (20ml) to 1 bottle of mineral water (500ml).

Side effects of Dettol disinfectant solution
Dettol is a disinfectant product that mainly contains p-chloro-m-xylphenol, which is an irritating, toxic and highly adverse ingredient. If human skin is exposed to the original solution for a long time, the skin and mucous membranes will be injured. If Dettol is swallowed by mistake, the cells in the mucous membranes of the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract will die and fall off when it enters the stomach and intestines, leading to burn of the esophagus and serious damage to multiple human systems, respiratory failure and even death.

Of course, the toxicity and side effects of Dettol are mainly accidental ingestion. If normal use of disinfection, it is basically harmless to human health.