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What is the very best way to clean household items infected with pinworm?

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Clorox: Pinworms require oral treatment. Toilets with clorox.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/7/2015

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Pinworm: Right - clean toilets, counters, floors, bathtubs, shower areas with chlorox. An infected person or animal requires prescription medication (not chlorox).

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 1/25/2015

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