The packaging say it kills "odor causing bacteria" but doesn't mention anything about giardia or cryptosporidium.Will it work against those Pathogens?
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The product description on amazon says that it kills, but the aquamira website doesn't. Check this link: https://mcnett.zendesk.com/entries/448256-Do-Aquamira-Water-Treatment-Drops-Remove-Viruses-and-Bacteria- This seems a response to specific products. While it says that chlorine dioxide kills Cryptosporidium and Giardia, it doesn't want to say it explicitly so until proven.
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The product description on amazon says that it kills, but the aquamira website doesn't. Check this link: https://mcnett.zendesk.com/entries/448256-Do-Aquamira-Water-Treatment-Drops-Remove-Viruses-and-Bacteria-This seems a response to specific products. While it says that chlorine dioxide kills Cryptosporidium and Giardia, it doesn't want to say it explicitly so until proven.
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Great question, I had the same. The CDC website details potential waterborne pathogens and methods of purification for each. No chemical additive works well to kill crypto without added boiling or filtration but of the chemicals - chlorine dioxide is most effective. For Giardia it has been rated highly effective. Check out the CDC website http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/travel/backcountry_water_treatment.html
1702029
Honestly the best way to kill giardia or crypto or any amoeba would be to boil for 5 minutes
1132790
No. It will kill germs within a 3 feet radius though. It is not powerful enough to eliminate odors.
1774393
For all concerns 4 hours. Katadyn's Micropur tablets claim to be "effective against killing viruses and bacteria, including cryptosporidium and giardia." Most concerns are eliminated within the first hour. But cryptosporidium takes 4 hours . I am planning to use the tablets in conjunction with a water filter. My water filter removes cryptosporium - so I won't have as long to wait...But always better to be safe than sorry.
1832822
Yes it will-Haven't found an odor yet that it doesn't get rid of. I swear by it.
1007403
I don't know your reason for purchase but I got this to kill mold in an old mobile home we bought? it did remove some but as for the claim that it will linger and kill the source I don't think so.
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I would not be able to answer that. We use it as a disinfectant in our chicken coops and to spray on our shoes and clothes to keep from spreading any illnesses from coop to coop or if we've gone to someone else's chicken farm. It does help eliminate respiratory problems when used in a cool mist humidifier, but I have never read anything on this product that said it would cure any type of worm problem. Sorry.
690203
It is not an anti-perspirant. It inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria.
752067
"Killing germs" is one of those phrases that my grandma used..."antibacterial" is the term they use today...soap that is not antibacterial still kills germs...the point is to remove the filth that contains the contaminates and this does that really well. If you need "antibacterial" cleaning, you should use something like bleach. Its safer not to bleach everything as we need some bacteria in our lives. There really is such a thing as too clean...
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No... it's design to break down the cellular walls and destroy the DNA of weaker bacteria, viruses, mold and other micro organisms. The odor reducing is from it killing off the bacteria. so it won't "poop" and leave it stink everywhere. You know why your mouth stinks in the morning or why your under arms smell after working out? Yup, that's from bacteria "poop".
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I bought the cover that goes over and I recommend the plastic flapping gate. This solved that problem. I spray Intinsiti NuClean on the inside of the dome and over the plastic beads. This Metabolic chemical breaks apart the Urea and fecal matter pieces and eliminates any odor that may occur on a 24/7 basis. I highly recommend it to any owner of this device. Here is a link that I buy it from. http://hoodcleaningsupplies.com/Intinsiti-Metabolic-Chemicals_c89.htm Amazon may not let me put the link, so if it doesn't show, do a Google Search for "NuClean" and Hood Cleaning Supplies to find it. They only sell by the case, but it is worth every penny. I can't smell any odor at all now. It used to really put off a foul odor (as the urine sits in the bottom of the unit till the next time it cycles).
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The box does use the term "antimicrobial" and says ". . . filter inhibits up to 99.99% of mold growth on the filter" "This filter is treated with Aquastat XR, an antimicrobial agent contained in this product which is intended to prolong life by inhibiting the growth of unsightly mold, mildew, and algae, as well as controlling odors from odor-causing bacteria on the filter. The antimicrobial in the filter does not protect users or others against bacteria, viruses, germs or other disease-causing organisms." Hope that answers your question.
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Not sure maybe to kill any bacteria or maybe it reduces the bubbling. I never heard of that either. Be careful I took myDaughter off because it caused her serious constipation. She was very fussy. She was whining terrible on it
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Unsure about your specific question, but I know it removes odors from laundry items. We have an older schnauzer who is becoming incontinent when she sleeps; mostly we keep her in a diaper, but on occasion we forget. I've washed her bedding on several occasions, my own clothes when a lap accident occurred, and a furniture pet cover or two. Without detergent, and in cold water per instructions, everything came out without any residual urine odor. Once a towel was used by our son on an accident and dropped off into a corner of his closet, where it went unnoticed until the odor became VERY apparent, even to him, lol. I was going to throw it out, but decided to experiment. After washing it in cold water, without detergent, the towel was unstained and without odor. I'm a believer. We have had our O3 Pure since Aug 2013. I do laundry 2 to 3 times a week and have had no problems with the unit. Our clothing smells fresh without any added chemicals or deodorizers, making my husband's sensitive skin itching problems nonexistent.
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The active ingredient in Advanage is called 2-Butoxyethanol(close to glycol) , there are two other ingredients sodium metasilicate(sodium carbonate fused with silicon dioxide) and d'limonene(oil extract from citrus fruit). They are good degreasers and can be found in most cleaning agents like simple green. In no way would this product qualify to be considered an anti-bacterial cleaner, but it will kill some stuff. If you want to know more feel free to let me know. Basically, it's like buying antifreeze with orange peels in it. It's not toxic by US standards but other countries that have scientists making decisions instead of some uneducated politician.
321123
I do not think it will kill mold. It is suppose to neutralize the smell and make it harder for mold bacteria to develop.
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I haven't noticed a smell, but try isopropyl/rubbing alcohol, it should destroy any germs/smells.
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I suspect that it would work on any odor, however be sure to check the ingredients for any conflicts with the material you are applying it to.