Author: stevensfo
Date: 2007-06-22 06:27
-- "But the vodka is not 70%!
And is ethanol the appropriate alcohol?" --
Even at 40 or 50% (blue smirnoff), it will still help, but won't be nearly as effective.
Any other alcohol would probably do, but ethanol is the easiest to obtain and the safest for humans. Methanol and propanol are very toxic.
For 70% ethanol to work, it should really be in contact with the surfaces long enough for it to reach all the bacteria in the crevices, corners etc. The alcohol needs time to soak into the bugs and kill them.
One reason why I find these alcohol sani-wipe things for hands a bit funny. Without a doubt, the best way to clean hands is a traditional wash with soap under running water. The alcohol in wipes will evaporate before it reaches into the small skin creases.
As for sharing reeds and MPs, I reckon a quick wipe with a damp tissue would be sufficient.
Steve
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