Re: Cult: Clorox (was ot-bio David Schaffer)
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- Subject: Re: Cult: Clorox (was ot-bio David Schaffer)
- From: s*@aristotle.net (J. Michael, Celia or Ben Storey)
- Date: Fri, 25 Jul 1997 14:54:26 -0600 (MDT)
>Please someone tell me what properotion of clorox to water. I have
>irises on the way.
We were taught one part household bleach to ten parts water, soak 15-20
minutes. But an epidemiologist told me one part bleach to 12 parts water
works very well, too. Since an expert like Rick uses 1-5 solution with no
problem, I say, one part bleach to 5-to-12 parts water.
I understand there is disagreement on whether rinsing is necessary with the
1-10 solution. Having had my hands pocked by bleach once upon a time, I'm
leery of leaving any protein-rich material in bleach solution overlong; so
I rinse - especially if I make the soaking bath richer than 1-10. Does
anyone else?
Does anyone prefer using a stop-bath to rinsing? Haven't ever done this to
irises, but the fast way to neutralize bleach on your hands is to dip them
in a vinegar solution. Does anyone dunk his bleached babies into such a
mild acid wash instead of rinsing? I wonder if that would be healthy for
the rhizomes? Anyone know?
celia
storey@aristotle.net
Little Rock
