Thread: Best disinfectant? alcohol or ???

stick that blade in the bleach bottle

Originally Posted by str8razor

In a previous post, if I remember right, the HIV virus can only live approx. eight (8) minutes in an aerobic environment. For some reason when I read this it stuck in my mind. Somebody please correct me if I am wrong.

You are correct. HIV is a very fragile virus and does not survive long away from live tissue. Hep B & C virus is much tougher and will remain viable longer and is more of a concern. BUT...why take any chances?


Scott

Originally Posted by geoffreyt

stick that blade in the bleach bottle

+1. bleach will kill anything. iodine will also work. be sure not to leave it in too long.

Originally Posted by str8razor

In a previous post, if I remember right, the HIV virus can only live approx. eight (8) minutes in an aerobic environment. For some reason when I read this it stuck in my mind. Somebody please correct me if I am wrong.

That is true as long as the environment is non-porous. I do not know the time frame on the Hep-series of viruses, but what str8razor says about HIV is correct, as far as I know. This is why it is almost impossible to contract it from toilet seats or barware.

I've been using clippercide since I've started using straights. I got mine from TBBS but you can also get it on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/Clippercide-Disi...2em118Q2el1247

Kind regards,