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    3. If your doorknob is made with this alloy of copper and zinc, it naturally disinfects itself. How many hours does it take to sanitize?
    If your doorknob is made with this alloy of copper and zinc, it naturally disinfects itself. How many hours does it take to sanitize?

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      The alloy derived from copper and zinc is brass.  It does not CLEAN itself, but the following website tells you how to clean brass:


      http://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-brass/#.Vjkve7xdHIU


      As to self-disinfection, I quote:  Many infections can be spread by doorknobs. Brass doorknobs disinfect themselves in about eight hours, while stainless steel and aluminium knobs never do.


       

      10 years ago. Rating: 1
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        pythonlover

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        Interesting.I never knew this.
        commented 10 years ago
        Bob/PKB

        Me, neither! :D
        commented 10 years ago

        8 hours

        14 years ago. Rating: 1
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          5 hours

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