Can Dettol disinfectant replace alcohol for disinfection? The efficacy and function of Dettol disinfectant

If Dettol disinfectant is used, it will not cause the clothes to fade. When Dettol disinfectant is used for washing clothes, it should be diluted. So can Dettol disinfectant replace alcohol for disinfection? What are the effects of Dettol disinfectant?

Can Dettol disinfectant replace alcohol for disinfection?

Dettol can be used instead of alcohol for disinfection. In addition to disinfecting the surface of objects, clothing fabrics, home floors, rooms, etc., Dettol can also disinfect minor wounds, but you should be careful to choose a medicinal version. It should be noted that there are certain differences in the scope of use of Dettol disinfectant and alcohol. Generally speaking, alcohol can act directly on the surface of the skin, and spraying or applying it on the skin surface can disinfect the skin. Dettol disinfectant is corrosive, so when using it on the skin, you must pay attention to the amount to avoid damaging the skin. Dettol disinfectant needs to be diluted for disinfection of skin or minor wounds, about 1 bottle cap (20ml) to 1 bottle of mineral water (500ml).

The efficacy and function of Dettol disinfectant

1. Kill a variety of harmful bacteria

Sterilization testing was performed using Dettol disinfectant in a third-party qualified testing organization. Under the conditions of use, it is effective in killing 99.9% of E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans, pathogenic yeasts and pyogenic cocci, and enteric pathogens. The effect varies from person to person.

2. Disinfectants that can be used for wounds

After testing and diluting according to the instructions for use, it can be used to disinfect small wounds. Take 1 bottle of 20 ml, add 416 ml of water, the effective concentration is 0.2% (w/v), use this dilution to rinse and wipe the wound area that needs to be disinfected for 3-5 minutes.

3. Wide range of applications

It can be used for home floors, toilets, sinks, waste bins, clothing, office environments, travel, etc. It can also be used to disinfect the surfaces of various items, such as keyboards and desks. It is recommended to prepare the disinfectant diluent in a spray bottle at a ratio of about 1:20 (1 bottle cap to 1 mineral water bottle). When disinfection is needed, just spray the surface and wipe it with a paper towel.

Is the smell of Dettol disinfectant toxic?

Dettol disinfectant is non-toxic for external use. The main ingredient of Dettol disinfectant is PCMX, which is parachlorometaxylenol. This substance itself is toxic, but the disinfectant is more often used directly in the indoor ground environment. In this case, there will be a smell when it is used, but this smell is only irritating and has no toxic side effects. However, this Dettol disinfectant must not enter the stomach, that is, it cannot be eaten. Once this PCMX disinfectant is accidentally ingested, it will cause gastrointestinal damage and cell damage, and in severe cases, it will lead to respiratory failure and death! Therefore, when using this PCMX disinfectant, remember not to let children touch it, and at the same time, wash it clean, and dry the clothes after washing and disinfection.

Which disinfectants smell toxic?

Chlorine-containing disinfectants are somewhat irritating and have a pungent smell. Long-term exposure to this smell will reduce the immune system of the respiratory system and cause symptoms such as coughing and throat inflammation, especially for children and adolescents. More importantly, once this type of clothing disinfectant is mixed with other detergents or disinfectants, it will increase the concentration of chlorine in the air and cause chlorine poisoning.