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My toilet nearly flood today and when i tried to stop it and put hands in it, water came in my gloves then i washed my hands with soap-water and then poured alcohol. are they clean now?
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Soap and water: Water has been used for thousands of years and is fine for general washing. Soap and water cleans more thoroughly and should be used when cleaning up bathroom stuff or sick people's stuff. However, one should not overwash, as that will cause skin problems. Just a gentle soap will help with washing away things like bacteria, viruses, or fungi. No worries. Save the alcohol for another day.
Answered 10/22/2019
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