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How long does the athlete's foot fungus live on dry, hard surfaces, like a wooden table or floor? is it killed by alcohol?
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Fungus: It is not killed by alcohol. Fungus is a spore forming organism that can live 6 months or more when not in contact with a host . It is susceptible to heat , so steam cleaning will kill it as will lysol and other cleaners .
Answered 2/9/2016
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