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Flaleftist

(3,473 posts)
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 11:12 PM Mar 2020

CDC instructions for cleaning, hand washing solution with bleach/chlorine.

In case anyone can't find soaps/sanitizers.

Hardware stores and pool stores are places to look for bleach/chlorine if grocery stores are sold out. Some grocery stores also sell chlorine for pools. It will likely be in a different location than bleach and many people might not think to look for it.

https://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/2.6-percent-chlorine-bleach-solution.pdf

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CDC instructions for cleaning, hand washing solution with bleach/chlorine. (Original Post) Flaleftist Mar 2020 OP
It starts off LisaL Mar 2020 #1
I have a pool and use chlorine all the time. Flaleftist Mar 2020 #2
I thought we were fine with washing our hands with non antibacterial soap and water? mucifer Mar 2020 #3
I'm just throwing this CDC link out there in case anyone might find it useful. Flaleftist Mar 2020 #4
Yep, we are fine washing hands with soap and water. LisaL Mar 2020 #5
I'm not saying you need it. Flaleftist Mar 2020 #6

LisaL

(44,972 posts)
1. It starts off
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 11:17 PM
Mar 2020

with:
Before starting, put
on your gown, mask,
face shield, and two
pairs of gloves.
https://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/2.6-percent-chlorine-bleach-solution.pdf

Where exactly am I going to find a gown, mask, face shield, and two pairs of gloves?

Flaleftist

(3,473 posts)
2. I have a pool and use chlorine all the time.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 11:22 PM
Mar 2020

I never use gloves, a gown, goggles, or a mask. I have been doing it for 10 years and I'm fine. You do need to be careful with the fumes and it can irritate your skin and you certainly don't want it in your eyes, but it's not a chemical that will melt off your flesh. A little caution and common sense should do.

Flaleftist

(3,473 posts)
4. I'm just throwing this CDC link out there in case anyone might find it useful.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 11:27 PM
Mar 2020

I know the stores are bare in some areas and some people can't find what they need/want.

LisaL

(44,972 posts)
5. Yep, we are fine washing hands with soap and water.
Sat Mar 14, 2020, 11:28 PM
Mar 2020

If you look at that poster, the instructions were for ebola.
Coronavirus is supposedly killed by soap and water, you don't need bleach to wash your hands.

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