Sterilizing cutting tools.

[scardall]

Originally Posted by euplusia

Old thread, but still of high importance. Alcohol is not effective against CymMV and ORSV !!!
A solution of Benzoe acid is non-toxic, non-corrosive and tested to be effective against CymMV and ORSV, pH must be lower than 4.

What about using Acetone to kill these unwanted organisms?

[Orchid Whisperer]

Originally Posted by scardall

What about using Acetone to kill these unwanted organisms?

Per earlier posts, unlikely to work on viruses. You need heat or something that will chemically break down the virus, like a strong oxidizer.

[scardall]

Originally Posted by Orchid Whisperer

Per earlier posts, unlikely to work on viruses. You need heat or something that will chemically break down the virus, like a strong oxidizer.

Now if Acetone is not anymore effective than Alcohol than I stand corrected and thanks for the clarification. I'll will follow you advise.

PS: could I use hydrogen peroxide instead of heat, as it is an oxidizer ??