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2. Hydrogen Peroxide or Rubbing Alcohol On A Wound? Neither—Here ...

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   Using hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol to clean an open wound can actually delay healing, Dr. Ian Smith says. Here's what to do instead. Hydrogen Peroxide or Rubbing Alcohol On A Wound?

3. Rubbing alcohol - Wikipedia

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   Rubbing alcohol, also known as surgical spirit in some regions, refers to a group of denatured alcohols commonly used as topical antiseptics. These solutions are primarily composed of either isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol) or ethanol , with isopropyl alcohol being the more widely available formulation.

4. Alcohols (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   Ethanol is listed under Antiseptics, and Alcohol based hand rub under Disinfectants, on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [6] Applied to the skin, alcohols are used to disinfect skin before a needle stick and before surgery. [2] They may be used both to disinfect the skin of the person and the hands of the healthcare ...

5. Hand washing - Wikipedia

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   Finger tips must be washed well too, rubbing them in both palms. [48] A hand sanitizer or hand antiseptic is a non-water-based hand hygiene agent. In the late 1990s and early part of the 21st century, alcohol rub non-water-based hand hygiene agents (also known as alcohol-based hand rubs, antiseptic hand rubs, or hand sanitizers) began to gain ...

6. 25 Alternative Uses for Rubbing Alcohol

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   The ThriftyFun website suggests using rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth or paper towel to clean old mirrors that have developed a patina or stubborn spots and streaks. The site also notes the same ...

7. Isopropyl alcohol - Wikipedia

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   Isopropyl alcohol (IUPAC name propan-2-ol and also called isopropanol or 2-propanol) is a colorless, flammable, organic compound with a pungent alcoholic odor. [9]Isopropyl alcohol, an organic polar molecule, is miscible in water, ethanol, and chloroform, demonstrating its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances including ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl butyral, oils, alkaloids, and natural ...

8. How to Clean Garden Tools in 5 Easy Steps So They Last a Lifetime

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   Bleach or rubbing alcohol. Clean rags. Mineral oil. Linseed oil (optional) Step 1: Remove dirt. To start, use a stiff brush or scraper to remove as much dirt and mud off your tools as possible ...

9. Talk:Rubbing alcohol - Wikipedia

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   Rubbing alcohol as far as I know is applied in two ways: 1, since concentrated alcohol is a disinfectant (it kills most microorganisms on contact), it can be used to wipe a portion of the skin to remove (that is to kill) any potentially infectious bacteria from it, eg.: like before applying the needle for an injection or taking blood; 2, since ...