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How kill athlete foot on carp

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Dr. Marybeth Crane answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Lysol: Lysol kills athletes foot fungus. For carpet, almost any carpet cleaner with a "pet sanitizer" in it will kill fungus.

Dr Vanderloop agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Ashley Vanderloop answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Athlete's foot: Any type of detergent is strong enough to kill fungus.

Answered 5/19/2016

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