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23: Solutions for Disinfectant Shortages

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Q: Experts say we should disinfect by using the products listed on the list of Novel Coronavirus-Fighting Products ( https: //www.americanchemistry.com/Novel-Coronavirus-Fighting-Products-List.pdf ). This list was prepared by the American Chemistry Council’s Center for Biocide Chemistries (CBC) and approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). But I can't find the recommended disinfectants, what should I do? 💁 Tracy: The following disinfection methods can be used with caution: 1) High temperature disinfection: keep above 133 °F for more than half an hour. Method: Preheat oven to over 140°F, put items in a suitable container in oven, and heat for half an hour. After taking out the items from oven, heat the oven to the highest temperature for another half hour to kill the high temperature resistant bacteria brought into the oven. For high temperature resistant small items such as tableware, use a high-temperature dishwasher or a special d