Question 1

does 70% alcohol hand sanitizer kill viruses while it's still wet? does it have to dry to kill them?

Accepted Answer

While still wet: It kills germs while still wet

Question 2

is it possible that alcohol kill papilloma virus?

Accepted Answer

No: If you have to ask, the virus is already present and integrated into your own genome. The good news is that you can manage hpv-related disease by keeping close tabs on your body with your physician's help. Best wishes.

Question 3

is listerine's alcohol percentage high enough to kill covid-19 or other viruses?

Accepted Answer

No for Listerine: The alcohol content of Listerine is insufficient for "sanitizing" sufficiently to clean surfaces and thus is not an ideal cleaning agent.  Alcohol content 70% or higher is typically needed to kill on contact with surfaces.  Listerine is useful only as an oral rinse since it was designed to be used in the mouth, and in this location does have antiseptic purposes which are temporary at best.

Question 4

will alcohol based sanitizer kill h1n1 virus?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Technically a virus cannot be killed since it is not alive to begin with. It is more like a container with a program that inserts itself into a living cell and takes it over, leading to reproduction of the virus and infection of other cells. To prevent h1n1 - hand-washing and alcohol based sanitizers are recommended. Alcohol should be at least 60% content in the sanitizer. Prevention is the key.

Question 5

is listerine's 26.9% ethanol a high enough alcohol level to kill covid or other viruses, such as on toothbrushes, bathroom objects, or countertops?

Accepted Answer

75% needed: And don't share your toothbrush, they're cheap enough. Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water.

Question 6

if a blood spill is cleaned up with just alcohol  prep pads would it kill the virus in the blood if we don't know thatpatient has hiv or anything else?

Accepted Answer

No. : Alcohol swabs alone are not virucidal or virustatic. Use designated wipes or desinfectants labeled for that purpose.

Question 7

is rubbing alcohol enough to kill the hiv virus? is it also effective against other stds?

Accepted Answer

No!: Rubing alcohol will not kill HIV or any other std's such  as gonorrhea, chlamydia,  herpes, syphillis, hepatitis b, or others. To avoid std's use a condom every single time, even w/ oral sex. See a dr if you have been exposed to an std so you can get proper treatment.

Question 8

hi there, i was wondering if 70% alcohol based sanitizer is enough to kill the herpes virus on your hands?

Accepted Answer

: Yes , it does kill the herpes virus after contact for 2-10 minutes ., but it is not effective against some viruses like hepatitisA and Poliovirus.

Question 9

can a alcohol 70% kill the syphilis virus on hand? i sprayed alcohol and handsanitizer. but some expert said it not enough to kill the virus?

Accepted Answer

: Syphilis is not caused by a virus but a bacteria. Most bacteria including syphilis are killed by that concentration of alcohol.

Question 10

someone with full blown active aids who starts bleeding and gets blood all over. if u clean with ethyl alcohol 65% will it kill the aids virus?!

Accepted Answer

Try soap and water: Hiv is very easy to kill outside the body.  Washing with soap and water is enough.

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Does 70% alcohol hand sanitizer kill viruses while it's still wet? does it have to dry to kill them?

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Is listerine's alcohol percentage high enough to kill covid-19 or other viruses?

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Will alcohol based sanitizer kill h1n1 virus?

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Is listerine's 26.9% ethanol a high enough alcohol level to kill covid or other viruses, such as on toothbrushes, bathroom objects, or countertops?

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If a blood spill is cleaned up with just alcohol prep pads would it kill the virus in the blood if we don't know thatpatient has hiv or anything else?

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Is rubbing alcohol enough to kill the hiv virus? is it also effective against other stds?

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Hi there, i was wondering if 70% alcohol based sanitizer is enough to kill the herpes virus on your hands?

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Can a alcohol 70% kill the syphilis virus on hand? i sprayed alcohol and handsanitizer. but some expert said it not enough to kill the virus?

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Someone with full blown active aids who starts bleeding and gets blood all over. if u clean with ethyl alcohol 65% will it kill the aids virus?!

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