Re: Covid-19 safety EDITED
Posted: May 13th, 2020, 9:38 am
Just before the pandemic started I purchased 1 litre of isopropyl alcohol. This was fortunate as my daughter who is a professional hairdresser gave me a hairdressers Silver Spray Can 500ml which issues a wide very fine spray. I filled this up when the covid-19 panic started and use it on every shopping item that enters the house. [my kids do all the shopping for my wife and I, bless them] It is a fine mist spray and very economical. Since the virus began I am just coming to the end of 500ml that I started with. although the IPA has increased in price since I bought it, it is still worth getting when you consider what is at stake.
The following was recently published in an article reviewing effective ways of killing coronavirus:-
Will alcohol disinfect surfaces?
[i]Isopropyl alcohol is an effective disinfectant against many pathogens, including coronavirus, as long as the concentration is 70%. Most rubbing alcohols are 70% isopropyl alcohol, but concentrations can range from 60% to 99%. Seventy percent is best for quickly killing COVID-19 on surfaces — pure (100%) alcohol evaporates too quickly to be effective.[/i]
A quick spray on door handles, locks cupboards etc is a very quick and convenient way of treating surfaces.
The bottle will only cost a fiver and 1 litre of ipa from ebay £12.49 links below.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Litre-1L-I ... SwlQ5et9Od
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HAIR-TOOLS-P ... SwtJZXUKGf
When you consider what we spend on our hobby this a very small price to pay for something so quick, easy and
effective.
Protect yourself and your family everyone and stay safe in these trying times.
PS. you will have to adjust the spray carefully for the finest, widest spray.
Ordinary everyday spray bottles will use a LOT of IPA so don't use them.
Tony.
PPS. Now I have a nice rebuilt car and new eyes I just can't wait to get flying again just like all of us.
EDIT
Have just seen more medical information which says .....alcohol solutions with AT LEAST70% alcohol.
This does make sense as a 99.9% solution would not need as long as a solution that has been diluted with 30% water to
kill any virus
The following was recently published in an article reviewing effective ways of killing coronavirus:-
Will alcohol disinfect surfaces?
[i]Isopropyl alcohol is an effective disinfectant against many pathogens, including coronavirus, as long as the concentration is 70%. Most rubbing alcohols are 70% isopropyl alcohol, but concentrations can range from 60% to 99%. Seventy percent is best for quickly killing COVID-19 on surfaces — pure (100%) alcohol evaporates too quickly to be effective.[/i]
A quick spray on door handles, locks cupboards etc is a very quick and convenient way of treating surfaces.
The bottle will only cost a fiver and 1 litre of ipa from ebay £12.49 links below.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Litre-1L-I ... SwlQ5et9Od
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HAIR-TOOLS-P ... SwtJZXUKGf
When you consider what we spend on our hobby this a very small price to pay for something so quick, easy and
effective.
Protect yourself and your family everyone and stay safe in these trying times.
PS. you will have to adjust the spray carefully for the finest, widest spray.
Ordinary everyday spray bottles will use a LOT of IPA so don't use them.
Tony.
PPS. Now I have a nice rebuilt car and new eyes I just can't wait to get flying again just like all of us.
EDIT
Have just seen more medical information which says .....alcohol solutions with AT LEAST70% alcohol.
This does make sense as a 99.9% solution would not need as long as a solution that has been diluted with 30% water to
kill any virus
