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mitch96

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9. I make a solution of 2 thirds 60% isopropyl alcohol and one third aloe for a hand sanitiser

Reply to Blueplanet (Original post)

Sat Mar 7, 2020, 04:16 PM

Mar 2020

It also works on knobs and countertops. 10:1 bleach is good also. No Isopropyl alcohol?
151 Everclear or rum is good too!! Went to my local watering hole last nite and the distinct faint smell of bleach was in the air by the bar... good job guys...
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Suggestions for Disinfecting door knobs, handles, etc. [View all] Blueplanet Mar 2020 OP

small bottle of pure rubbing alcohol and some kleenex or paper towels lapfog_1 Mar 2020 #1

Thanks lapfog_1 Blueplanet Mar 2020 #3

Just be careful to not let rubbing alcohol near varnished wood --it can do bad things to varnish. fierywoman Mar 2020 #10

Thanks for the warning Blueplanet Mar 2020 #13

Even worse for shellac. sl8 Mar 2020 #22

Using 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Blueplanet Mar 2020 #11

Wear sweaters - Ms. Toad Mar 2020 #2

I do this often. dewsgirl Mar 2020 #8

If you use bleach, 10:1 solution. Soap and water work also uppityperson Mar 2020 #4

Soap is better than some might think... 4139 Mar 2020 #5

I heard about it-a bit of good news Blueplanet Mar 2020 #7

Chlorhexidrine spray for pets? pat_k Mar 2020 #6

I make a solution of 2 thirds 60% isopropyl alcohol and one third aloe for a hand sanitiser mitch96 Mar 2020 #9

Highly diluted bleach 1:10 bleach:water OhNo-Really Mar 2020 #12

clean your phones too IcyPeas Mar 2020 #14

Good idea Blueplanet Mar 2020 #15

Cheap generic listerine Runningdawg Mar 2020 #16

Listerine? Blueplanet Mar 2020 #17

Bleach has a shelf life so I wouldn't buy a lot of it at one time. Kaleva Mar 2020 #18

Bleach weakens over time Blueplanet Mar 2020 #20

I make a spray for my kitchen mcar Mar 2020 #19

Spray the door knobs with Blueplanet Mar 2020 #21

I stopped using bleach years ago mcar Mar 2020 #23

More thoughts about bleach - Talitha Mar 2020 #24