The Core

Why We Are Here => Water Cooler => Topic started by: rcjordan on March 11, 2020, 06:37:44 PM

Title: Brad, re Star San disinfectant
Post by: rcjordan on March 11, 2020, 06:37:44 PM
http://th3core.com/talk/water-coolerextra/corona-virus-save-yourselves/msg65570/#msg65570

Any guidance on using it for a spray-on surface disinfectant?  I'm thinking 10cc (1/3 oz) per gallon.


related:

viable virus could be detected up to...

3 hours later in the air
4 hours on copper
24 hours on cardboard
2-3 DAYS on plastic and stainless steel.


https://apnews.com/fe0239e95b8ad1037639ed833b990e48

Title: Re: Brad, re Star San disinfectant
Post by: Brad on March 11, 2020, 07:31:27 PM
I always followed the ratio on the bottle with a bit extra for safety but making 10 or 15 gallons at a time.  1/3 oz. per gallon of tap water should work well.

Title: Re: Brad, re Star San disinfectant
Post by: rcjordan on March 11, 2020, 07:35:17 PM
>1/3 oz. per gallon of tap water should work well.

Thanks. I'm mixing up some in my power-sprayer.  Going to disinfect incoming mail and packages.  Medical supplies are a particular concern as they're delivered by guys who go inside numerous homes on their routes.
Title: Re: Brad, re Star San disinfectant
Post by: Brad on March 11, 2020, 07:40:11 PM
We're thinking alike.  I was thinking of misting my mail with it too.
Title: Re: Brad, re Star San disinfectant
Post by: buckworks on March 11, 2020, 07:53:14 PM
>> thinking of misting my mail

I plan to use a crockpot for heat-sterilizing non-meltable items that are small enough to fit. It could be plugged in outside and items could be left to heat. No liquid, just dry heat to cook for a while.
Title: Re: Brad, re Star San disinfectant
Post by: Brad on March 11, 2020, 08:05:58 PM
>crockpot

Buckworks that is brilliant.
Title: Re: Brad, re Star San disinfectant
Post by: rcjordan on March 11, 2020, 09:33:37 PM
It was the research article about virus on cardboard that got Louise thinking about incoming packages, then mail.  I just happened to buy Brad's disinfectant suggestion, you know ....just in case.

I get the mail with two plastic garbage bags in hand. Junk mail goes in one, keepers in the other. Both are sprayed inside the bag.

I plan to have boxes left on the front walk, even the heavy-ish medical supplies which are supposed to be carried inside by the delivery guy.  I'll spray them there.
Title: Re: Brad, re Star San disinfectant
Post by: buckworks on March 11, 2020, 10:55:46 PM
>> Buckworks that is brilliant

Thank you. Girl Guide ingenuity!

With this in mind I actually bought a new, larger crockpot which I had wanted for a long time anyhow. Never let a good crisis go to waste!