Question 1

does bleach kill all germs?

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Most: Bleach will kill all active bacteria.  It might not kill certain bacterial spores like tetanus and a few viruses may have some resistance.    But it is a really effective disinfectant.

Question 2

how does triclosan work to kill germs?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Triclosan works by interfering with a bacteria's ability to build cell membranes (basically the skin of the germ). At low concentrations triclosan is bacteriostatic meaning it prevents bacteria from increasing in number. At higher concentrations triclosan kills bacteria. The use of triclosan at low concentrations may permit the emergence of pathogenic germs resistant to its effects.

Question 3

how effective are baby wipes at killing germs on surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Hard to know: "germs" are generally bacteria, which are everywhere and are, for the most part, normal and harmless.  Depending upon what the wipes contain they may slightly reduce surface contamination, but there are always millions of organisms left behind.  Some feel that children who are allowed to be exposed to these organisms build up better immune responses than those who are overprotected.

Question 4

can saliva kill germs?

Accepted Answer

Not usually.: In fact, your mouth commonly contains large amount of bacteria. There is nothing abnormal about this, and with proper oral hygiene, usually does not present a problem. Good luck.

Question 5

will plain yogurt with live and active cultures help kill gastroenteritis germs or will it make me sicker?

Accepted Answer

Yogurt: Usually live yogurt with active cultures will help fight off gastroenteritis germs and not make you worse.

Question 6

what germs does stomach acid not kill?

Accepted Answer

: Helicobacter pylori grows in stomach despite acid. TB can also pass through stomach without getting killed. Other microorganisms can escape lower levels of acid.

Question 7

does cold air kill germs and bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Not really: They have found bacteria frozen in glacial ice for millennia that were still viable.  Don't count on a cold Boston winter to kill bacteria.  If it did, none of the bacteria in your environment would survive.

Question 8

does cold water kill germs and bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Flush: Water that is used with soap doesn't usually kill bacteria or germs. However, it is used to flush the germs away from the surface being cleaned.

Question 9

which mouthwash is best for gum health and killing germs?

Accepted Answer

Healthy gingiva...: Healthy gingiva start with meticulous home care, brushing and flossing twice a day. Regular visits to your dentist (for most people twice a year) for professional hygiene visit and examination. Poor restorations and carious lesions should be restored. Periodontal issues should also be treated. Mouthwashes do just that.. they wash your mouth, but they are not a substitute for the above suggestions.

Question 10

back of leg touched the bottom of toilet seat when sitting on it, i washed with soap in shower afterwards, will it kill the germs or will i get sick?

Accepted Answer

Prevention: Its really good that you washed the area with soap and water. Even though it does not kill all the germs, in a general healthy person this is good as long as skin is intact. You can also use antibacterial soap as well but still not all germs die. And that does not mean that you would get sick either. You have taken the right measures.

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