Whats the Best Way to Disinfect for Ringworm?
“Hi, I’m Dr. David Hill, and today we’re going to talk about the best ways to disinfect for ringworm. The first and most important thing to know about ringworm is it is not a worm. It is a fungal infection of the skin. It seems, because of the round shape, people used to think maybe it was caused by a worm or was a worm. But it’s not. It’s a fungus. Now, it is transmitted both from skin to skin, so people who engage in sports like wrestling or football that involves skin to skin contact are prone to get it. It can also be transmitted on clothing, on towels, and on surfaces like locker room benches and floors. So if it’s possible to clean those surfaces, especially if you know somebody using them has ringworm, you want to do so. Now, the same 10 percent Clorox solution that you can use to clean almost any surface will work beautifully for surfaces that are not damaged by Clorox. If you’re looking for a fabric, for example, you probably want to spot test it before you clean with that. Th
