A Good and Cheap Disinfectant
THE direct rays of the sun are among the most powerful of germ-destroying agents. The most deadly germs perish within a few minutes under the direct rays of the sun. Most germs are also killed by the action of diffused light. The spores of germs, however, are quite resistant even to the direct solar rays. Hence other disinfecting agents are necessary for the complete eradication of germs. The value of the sunlight as a disinfectant, however, is above estimate, hence the importance of admitting the sun to every portion of our dwellings. For sanitary purposes, an ideal house should be constructed of translucent glass, so that the sunshine might penetrate to every corner. Dark closets are hotbeds for germs.—Selected.