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… disinfect them with a mixture of 1 part bleach and 9 parts water, after dead mice have been removed. Stop mice from … are effective. Diluted bleach (1 part bleach to 9 parts water) can also be used. Once you are wearing your mask, … or steam carpets, wash clothing and bedding with hot water and detergent, and disinfect floors, counter-tops, …
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… foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds before you eat or handle any … Thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables under cool, running water before cutting or serving them, even if you plan to … utensils, cutting boards and countertops with hot soapy water. Sanitize kitchen surfaces and tools after cleaning. …
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… windows and doors in your home for a few weeks Buy only enough paints, cleaners and solvents that you need for … days after installation Ventilation: Make sure you get enough fresh, clean air into your home by opening windows …
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… buildings. You may find asbestos wrapped around older hot water pipes and water boilers, or used to tape together sections of heating … live in an older home, do a visual check of all your hot water pipes and furnace air ducts. If you find insulation …
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… out items: Wash bedding, clothing and backpacks in hot water and laundry detergent, and dry them on the hottest … for 30 minutes or more Items that cannot be washed with hot water or put in the dryer can be steam cleaned. Dry steam or … any bed bugs from escaping Wash vacuum attachments in hot water with detergent Store the vacuum in a large plastic bag …
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… sticky, especially when you sleep. A cloth dipped in warm water and applied gently to the affected area will help … good rules to follow: Wash your hands with soap and warm water several times daily. For more information on hand … from the family's other laundry. Use detergent, the hottest water setting, and dry in a hot dryer A person with pinkeye …
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… If you are in home isolation it means you are not sick enough to need hospital care, but you are able to spread TB … with your health care provider about whether you are well enough to spend time outside. You do not need to wear a mask …
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… the tick has been removed, clean the area with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer. You may also put a … ointment on the area. Wash your hands with soap and water. You cannot remove a tick by burning it or covering it … a tight-fitting lid along with a cotton ball dampened with water to keep it alive. Do not use rubbing alcohol or any …
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… clothes and bed linens separately from other’s. Use hot water to wash, and dry items in a hot dryer. Tell your child … a warm wet facecloth, then gently washed off with soap and water and patted dry. When can my child return to school or …
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… over infested areas. What is Foray 48B ® ? Foray 48B® is a water-based product that contains a bacterium called … after the treatment. These can be removed by washing with water. Are there any health concerns? Health Canada's Pest …