84 disinfectant and alcohol are both very common disinfectants in daily life. Sometimes, when disinfecting at home, people may inadvertently mix the two disinfectants. Is it okay to use 84 and alcohol together?

Can 84 and alcohol be used together

It is not recommended to use them together.

The main active ingredient of 84 disinfectant is NaClO, which has strong oxidizing and strong alkaline properties. Alcohol is ethyl alcohol, with weak alkaline properties. When mixed, it affects the electrolytic balance of NaClO. If the alkalinity is too strong, it may be converted into Cl2, which is hydrogen chloride (a harmful gas). Improper use can easily cause discomfort, and in severe cases, it can lead to symptoms of hydrogen chloride poisoning, such as severe coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath, and even difficulty breathing. In severe cases, due to significant swelling of the respiratory tract mucosa, it can cause tracheal obstruction, which can ultimately lead to asphyxiation and death of the patient.

What should be done when 84 disinfectant and alcohol are used together

1. Open the windows and doors to ventilate and dissipate harmful substances as soon as possible.

2. Avoid staying in the disinfected room to prevent accidental inhalation and breathe fresh air in a new area.

3. If you feel any discomfort, seek medical attention immediately.

The proper operation method for 84 disinfectant

1. Wear rubber gloves and a protective mask

Firstly, wear rubber gloves and a protective mask to prevent direct contact.

2. Proper dilution concentration

In addition, when cleaning the surface of general objects, the mixture with water (cool water) is 1:100, the disinfection time is about 20 minutes, and the objects should be cleaned with cold water after wiping, spraying, and mopping. When cleaning white textiles with 84, the concentration should be low, usually 1:160. After mixing, put the clothes in the water, do not pour 84 disinfectant directly on the clothes or use it to clean colored fabric, and the soaking time should not be too long, 20 minutes is enough.

3. Remember to clean

For deodorization and sterilization, to clean drainage pipes, kitchen sink, water channels, garbage bins, etc., you can directly pour two bottles of 84 disinfectant solution or sprinkle the active solution on the surface of the objects, and then clean them with cold water after 10 minutes. Many people neglect this second step of cleaning with cold water, causing the刺激性 taste of 84 to irritate the respiratory system and harm the body.

After using 84 disinfectant, pay attention to indoor ventilation to dissipate the residual刺激性 taste as soon as possible. After cleaning the equipment, it is best to dry it in the sun for a while.

The proper operation method for medical alcohol disinfection

Using 70%-75% alcohol for disinfection and sterilization, as excessive alcohol content can form a protective film on the surface of bacteria, preventing ethanol from entering the body cells and failing to kill the bacteria. If the alcohol content is too low, although it can enter the bacteria, it cannot coagulate the proteins in the bacteria, thus failing to kill the bacteria. The general disinfection method is to wipe or spray directly on the surface of the object without diluting with tap water.