84 disinfectant is a common disinfectant with a strong corrosive and pungent odor. For families with cats, the use of 84 sanitizer needs to be cautious. First of all, due to the strong corrosiveness of 84 disinfectant, if the floor needs to be disinfected, it is recommended to wipe and dilute it with water after use to prevent the cat's meat pad from coming into contact with 84 disinfectant and causing peeling. Especially for wooden floors, it is not recommended to use 84 disinfectant, as it can easily corrode the floor. In addition, the smell of 84 disinfectant is particularly pungent and can seriously affect the respiratory tract, especially for sensitive animals such as cats, so it is recommended not to let cats touch it.
How does a cat react when it smells 84 disinfectant?The smell of 84 disinfectant is the pungent odor of hypochlorous acid (HCLO). In some cases, when cats are stimulated by a strong smell, their cranial nerves become excited, eagerly sniffing the smell and rolling around to pick up the smell. However, we should not let cats smell 84 disinfectant because hypochlorous acid is a strong oxidizing agent that can oxidize most substances and denature them. If cats inhale hypochlorous acid, it is harmful to their health.
Although 84 Sanitizer is a very good disinfectant, it is not the best choice for families with cats. Families who do not have pets can use it with confidence. People should wear gloves and masks when using 84 disinfectant to avoid damaging the human respiratory tract and **.
So, which disinfectant should a cat family choose for environmental disinfection?The main active substances such as Dettol and Velux commonly used in our lives are chlororesorcinol. In addition, many essential oils contain large amounts of phenolic compounds. Phenolic compounds are very dangerous for cats. In addition to accidental ingestion that can lead to poisoning, cats can also be injured by exposure. Therefore, it is recommended that cat families try not to use phenolic disinfectants as a method of environmental disinfection and avoid cats eating by mistake.
For the disinfection of floors and tabletops, bleach is recommended. Usually, the concentration of bleach is 525, diluted 32 times can kill most infectious diseases except ringworm in cats. For feline ringworm, it needs to be diluted in a ratio of 1:10. After spraying with diluted bleach, it needs to sit on the surface for 10 minutes to kill bacteria. After that, it is best to wash it twice with water to avoid poisoning of the cat.
In a cat family, it is very important to choose the right disinfectant. Although 84 disinfectant is an effective disinfectant, it is not suitable for environmental disinfection in cat homes due to its corrosive and pungent odor. On the contrary, bleach is a safer option, but you need to pay attention to the dilution ratio and the number of washes when using it to ensure the health and safety of your cat. Cat families should try to avoid using phenolic disinfectants to avoid harm to cats. By choosing the right disinfectant and method, we can maintain the hygiene of the home while protecting the health of the cat.