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Rubbing Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide & Band Aids

by Billie Nicholson | Feb 21, 2017 | Adhesive bandages, Disinfectant

These are all items that every household should have on hand. They have many uses. Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol or isopropanol) has been around since the 1920’s. Exxon Oil Company created it when they were looking for something they could use from gas...

Hand Sanitizers – Under Review

by Billie Nicholson | Nov 13, 2016 | 72-Hour Kit, Disinfectant, hand sanitizers

Hand washing is an easy way to prevent infection. It only requires soap and water or an alcohol based hand sanitizer – a cleanser that doesn’t require water. As you touch people, surfaces and objects throughtout a day, you accumulate germs on your hands. As you...

Storing Bleach and Alternatives

by Billie Nicholson | Sep 17, 2016 | Bleach, Disinfectant

Bleach Bleach is a chemical that whitens clothes, removes stains and disinfects surfaces. The bleaching process has been know for a thousand years, but the chemicals used today for bleaching are based on chlorine. Sodium hypochlorite is the most used liquid and...

Clean Up Mold and Mildew

by Paul Eident | May 19, 2015 | Disinfectant, home safety

Do you have a problem with mold and mildew in your home? What can clean up mold and mildew without using harsh chemicals? Some natural household items can be used to clean up the moldy mess, but first determine what is causing the problem. Check for plumbing leaks...

How Bleach Kills Germs

by Paul Eident | Mar 16, 2015 | Bleach, Disinfectant, First Aid, fungicides, Preparedness, Water Storage and Purification

Created in the 1800’s French Chemist and pharmacist, Antoine-Germain Labarraque, is credited with formulating a solution of sodium hypochlorite (commonly called bleach) widely used as a disinfectant and deodorizer. In 1824, he was called to the death bed of King...