Reply to post: Re: Isopropyl Alcohol

Dell publishes data centre cleaning guidance, suggests hiring pros to disinfect enterprise kit

Dave 126 Silver badge

Re: Isopropyl Alcohol

The peak effectiveness of 70/30 IPA/water is for disinfecting surfaces of bacteria, since water is required to penetrate the cell membranes. For many viruses, neat IPA is an effective steriliser.

Using acetone will do more than discolour equipment. It's okay on nylon, but will dissolve ABS and cause polycarbonate to crack.

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