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Does sunlight sanitize things through its rays?
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No: No . Follow more reliable ways to ensure adequate sanitization
Answered 11/28/2017
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UV light: Certain organisms are killed by strong UV lights which would work reasonably in killing organisms on non-organic or inorganic objects. But you can't count on UV lights to sterilize instruments or skin sores.
Answered 11/28/2017
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