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Mouthwash can kill COVID-19 within 30 seconds of exposure, a U.K. study revealed on Tuesday.
Cardiff University conducted the experiment and found that over-the-counter mouthwashes containing at least .07% cetylpyridinium chloride showed “promising signs” of being able to destroy the virus when exposed in a lab setting.
Scientists conducting the study mimicked the conditions of a person’s nasal and oral passages in a test tube and used common mouthwash brands including Dentyl and Listerine.
While the results show that mouthwash may help kill the virus in saliva, no evidence indicates it is an effective treatment for COVID-19, as it does not reach the respiratory tract or the lungs, BBC News reported.
“If these positive results are reflected in Cardiff University’s clinical trial, CPC-based mouthwashes … could become an important addition to people’s routine, together with hand washing, physical distancing and wearing masks, both now and in the future,” Dr. Nick Claydon told the BBC.
https://www.ibtimes.com/does-listerine-kill-coronavirus-look-promising-results-3084176
You might find it on auction sites for $50 an ounce though.
Cardiff University conducted the experiment and found that over-the-counter mouthwashes containing at least .07% cetylpyridinium chloride showed “promising signs” of being able to destroy the virus when exposed in a lab setting.
Scientists conducting the study mimicked the conditions of a person’s nasal and oral passages in a test tube and used common mouthwash brands including Dentyl and Listerine.
While the results show that mouthwash may help kill the virus in saliva, no evidence indicates it is an effective treatment for COVID-19, as it does not reach the respiratory tract or the lungs, BBC News reported.
“If these positive results are reflected in Cardiff University’s clinical trial, CPC-based mouthwashes … could become an important addition to people’s routine, together with hand washing, physical distancing and wearing masks, both now and in the future,” Dr. Nick Claydon told the BBC.
https://www.ibtimes.com/does-listerine-kill-coronavirus-look-promising-results-3084176
You might find it on auction sites for $50 an ounce though.
