Can we use Dettol in hot water?

More ways to use this product…

One tablespoonful of Dettol diluted in one pint of warm water. Saturate hair and scalp for 10 minutes, then shampoo. For spots and pimples: Bathe the affected area daily with one tablespoonful of Dettol diluted in half a pint of warm water (not for eczematous conditions).

Can I put Dettol in my bath water?

However, Dettol's website states that the antiseptic can be added to bathing water to clean germs, and is safe as long as it is diluted. It can also be used to treat pimples and dandruff , as well as to treat cuts, grazes, bites and stings.

Can I use Dettol water to wash my private part?

Do not use soap between the labia, i.e. near the vaginal opening; simply rinse this area with clean water. If you prefer to have a bath, avoid adding any soap products to the water if you are prone to vaginal infections and never use any antibacterial products (e.g. Dettol).

How do you use Dettol in water?

Antiseptic: Prepare a 1:20 dilution using 20mL (approximately 1 capful) of Dettol Liquid in 400mL of water. Liberally cleanse the affected area with diluted Dettol Liquid until the area is wiped clean. Discard any unused mixture.

What happens when we add water in Dettol?

Answer. Dettol upon contact with H2O turns milky like white. When H2O is added to the dettol liquid its oil droplets become suspended in the water droplets, creating something called an Emulsion. It is that state of emulsion that causes the colour to change with its response to light.

How to Disinfect water for bathing/showering with Dettol Antiseptic Liquid

How much Dettol do I mix with water?

Antiseptic: Prepare a 1:20 dilution using 20 mL (approximately 1 capful) of Dettol Liquid in 400 mL of water. Liberally cleanse the affected area with diluted Dettol Liquid until the area is wiped clean.

Is Dettol harmful?

Dettol is a widely used household disinfectant, described on the label as non-poisonous. Serious poisoning is rare, though deaths have been reported in adults. In one study of 687 cases of Dettol ingestion there were 3 deaths.

Why does Dettol turn white in water?

Mixing dettol and water creates an emulsion—a solution where small droplets of the oil are suspended in the water (the comparison to milk is apt as milk is also an emulsion of fats and proteins in water). These emulsions get their color from the scattering of light from the droplets.

How do I clean my house with Dettol?

Can I apply Dettol on my face?

Dettol should never be applied over the face without diluting. It causes burns when used directly over face. You can use Mometasone cream locally twice daily over affected areas for 2-3 days. Was this answer helpful?

Is Dettol harmful to the Virgina?

Never use antiseptics (such as Dettol or Savlon) in the bath water and/or to wash the genital area. Avoid feminine hygiene products eg wipes. Use warm water and wash with your hand. Scrubbing or wiping with a flannel, wash cloth or cotton wool is not recommended.

Is Dettol good for skin?

Absolutely. Dettol Liquid Original is an antibacterial product that can be used on skin.

Can I bathe my baby with Dettol?

Do not add any soaps or liquid cleaners to the bath-water. Once done, pat your baby dry. Make sure to dry the hair, the creases and hard to reach places, like behind the ear. After bathing disinfect the tub with Dettol Antiseptic Liquid to remove germs.

Can I spray Dettol on bed?

Spritz the mattress all over with a fabric refresher like Dettol^® Disinfectant Spray. This will ensure that mould and bacteria don't have a chance to latch onto the damp mattress. The Disinfecting Spray will also help remove any residual odours.

Can I mop the floor with Dettol?

Hard Floors:

To disinfect, we recommend using an antibacterial cleaner like Dettol Multi-purpose Liquid. It can be used with a mop, or by hand with a damp cloth. Dilute the product with water or use neat, as required. Cloths and mops should be regularly cleaned and disinfected.

How do I self sanitize my home?

Does diluted Dettol expire?

With NO problem for long term storage (at 20-25'C) for the original product, any dilution of it will also be stable.

Can you mix Dettol and vinegar?

You may assume that combining these two ingredients in the same bottle will boost their cleaning power, but it's more likely to increase your risk of going to the emergency room. In fact, together they're quite potent. “Combining these two cleaning solutions creates peracetic acid,” says Sansoni.

Does Dettol go out of date?

products do not expire because of an increase in microorganism growth, rather, the active ingredients in drugs and disinfectants begin to lose potency or degrade over time (1.

Is Dettol safe to breathe?

The main risk from Dettol poisoning is pulmonary aspiration, leading to pneumonia, adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and/or sudden cardiorespiratory arrest.

Can Dettol cause death?

Dettol is involved in 10% of self-poisoning-related hospital admissions in Hong Kong. Although serious poisonings and even deaths after ingesting this common household disinfectant have been reported, the frequency with which these complications may occur is not known.

Does Dettol have alcohol?

Dettol Antiseptic Disinfectant Liquid

Chloroxylenol comprises 4.9 total admixture, with the rest made up of pine oil, isopropanol, castor oil, soap and water. Circa 1978, "household Dettol" contained chloroxylenol (48 g/L), terpineol, and ethyl alcohol.

Is Dettol disinfectant liquid safe for skin?

Yes, Dettol Disinfectant liquid can be used on the skin and it helps to kill germs on the skin and also help protect against infection from cuts, scratches and insect bites.

Why should Dettol be diluted?

How do you clean a wound? Using Dettol Antiseptic Liquid to clean cuts or scratches can help protect the wound from infection. Make sure to dilute the Dettol first by mixing 20ml with 400ml of water. This diluted mixture can then be used to cleanse the wound.