| Autor: |
Nadine, Wunsch, Stefan J, Green, Sebastian, Adam, Janie, Hampton, Penelope A, Phillips-Howard, Supriya D, Mehta |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
International journal of environmental research and public health. 19(3) |
| ISSN: |
1660-4601 |
| Popis: |
We sought to determine the effectiveness of common cleaning procedures in eliminatingIn this in vitro study, we tested four cleaning techniques: (1) cold water; (2) cold water and liquid soap; (3) cold water followed by steeping the cup in boiled water for 5 min in a ceramic mug covered with a small plate; and (4) cold water and soap followed by steeping the cup in boiled water as in (3). Human blood was coated to the inner and outer surface of each cup, dried, and incubated with 10Bacteria were most effectively eliminated by cleaning cups with soap and water and then steeping in boiled water (0 CFU/cup vs. 2.075 × 10These results advance knowledge of between-period menstrual cup cleaning recommendations, suggesting that the logistical challenges of continuous boiling may be eliminated with steeping at least 5 min. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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