You too use 70° alcohol to clean and disinfect ?
Today, I suggest you see together the mistakes to absolutely avoid with alcohol at 70°.
It turns out that 70% alcohol (or isopropyl alcohol) is a very interesting multi-tasking product.
This is a really great product for cleaning and disinfecting. Especially right now!
The good news is that 70° alcohol is bactericidal and virucidal.
This product is so powerful that it is able to kill the flu virus...
Not to mention that it eliminates the COVID virus on any surface.
But that doesn't mean there's no danger in using 70% alcohol.
Here are the 6 mistakes you should never make with 70% alcohol . Watch:
This is a point on which I particularly insist
Some mixtures should be avoided at all costs.
And bleach and 70° alcohol are among them.
70 degree alcohol contains ethanol and isopropyl.
These 2 chemical components, when mixed with bleach, create chloroform.
It is a toxic compound that gives off toxic and corrosive fumes.
Be aware that inhaling chloroform can cause serious central nervous system, liver and kidney problems.
It also irritates the skin, lungs and eyes.
Not to mention that this mixture causes nausea and dizziness.
It may seem obvious, but it's better if we say it!
Also, don't smoke when using 70% alcohol.
Indeed, mixing alcohol and fire... It's not the idea of the century.
It's no secret.
70° alcohol is made of...alcohol!
Consequence:avoid using it near a cigarette or a flame.
So, before disinfecting a surface with 70° alcohol, remember to extinguish the candles!
Similarly, 70% alcohol is a chemical that evaporates quickly.
It thus creates vapors that can be harmful.
When you clean your house with 70° alcohol, be sure to open your windows.
Make sure this room is well ventilated and ventilated.
70° alcohol is a very powerful disinfectant for work surfaces, toilets.
You can even use it to disinfect your laptop or cell phone.
To tell you the truth, it is powerful enough to destroy E.coli bacteria, the flu virus or COVID.
But some surfaces should not be disinfected with 70% alcohol.
- The varnished surfaces:
70% alcohol is made from ethanol.
And ethanol is a solvent. Suffice to say that 70° alcohol can literally liquefy the varnishes or finishes of your furniture.
It can thus cause significant damage to your furniture or other surfaces in your home.
Conclusion:Avoid using rubbing alcohol on painted, lacquered or varnished surfaces, including treated wood.
- Some fabrics:
Isopropyl in alcohol can be an excellent stain treatment on some fabrics.
It removes traces of difficult stains such as ink, grass, grease or sap.
70° alcohol can save your carpet! But remember that some fabrics don't handle alcohol well.
Delicate or synthetic materials such as acetate, rayon, wool and silk should be avoided.
It is not uncommon to use 70° alcohol to sterilize medical equipment in hospitals.
Given the antiseptic properties of this product, it is not surprising.
You can even use it to disinfect your tweezers before removing a splinter.
70° alcohol can also disinfect a small cut on your skin
But the use of large quantities of alcohol at 70% can create significant reactions.
Same risk if you apply it to a large area of your skin.
Thus, avoid using 70° alcohol to clean wounds or other more serious lesions.
Because it can delay healing and lead to even more irritation of the skin.
Also avoid using it on sensitive areas, such as sunburned, dry or irritated skin.
Think about it if you want to disinfect your hands with 70% alcohol.
Alcohol at 70° should not be swallowed. Even in very small quantities.
Why?
Because it is poisonous when swallowed.
So, like any other cleaning product, keep your alcohol out of the reach of children.
And never put 70% alcohol in a glass or other container.
Because it can easily be mistaken for water.
Do you know what I mean?
You or a child might accidentally drink it, thinking it's water.
If so, contact the poison control center.
Remember that when you buy 70% alcohol, it is already diluted with water.
The concentration is indicated on the label (usually 70% or even 90-91%).
It is not necessary to dilute it even more.
Its effectiveness drops when it is too diluted.
The optimal concentration to kill bacteria is between 60 and 90%.
In general, we buy alcohol at 70° in pharmacies or parapharmacies.
But you can also find it in all supermarkets and grocery stores.
You can also buy it here on the Internet.
Do you know of any other uses of 70° alcohol to avoid? Share them with us in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!
