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Questions and Answers

The stick didn’t turn yellow after bending. Does it still mean it’s successfully activated?

You’ll hear a cracking sound when you bend the stick, the ampoule is broken and vitalisation starts in around 3 hours. The stick will turn light yellow in 24 hours. Do not repeatedly bend the stick to avoid damage which may cause leakage of fluid.

The stick turned white sooner than 50 days, should I replace a new one?

Keberkesanan maksimum stik Dr. Clo Disinfektan adalah selama 50 hari tetapi tempoh penggunaannya berbeza mengikut suhu persekitaran. Sekiranya sekelilingnya lebih panas, Dr. Clo akan habis lebih cepat dan perlu diganti.

Can I put it in my handbag or backpack?

You might put it in your bags for disinfection of bag interior. If you need environmental disinfection, please place it in indoor area open-air for maximised effectiveness.

Is it appropriate for baby and children use?

The main ingredient of Dr. Clo Disinfectant Stick is chlorine dioxide within safe volume of use, and it doesn’t contain any harmful chemicals or carcinogens. It’s safe for baby and children use in baby rooms, hang onto baby strollers or children’s backpacks. Please keep an eye on your children that they won’t play as toy or bite to avoid damage and leakage.

Is it appropriate for chronic patients and elderly use?

Immunity of elderly and chronic patient is weaker in general, they might face higher risk of bacterial infection because of frequent visit of hospitals or clinics. It’s appropriate for them to use Dr. Clo Disinfectant Stick for stronger protection.

Does it mean I won’t get sick after using Dr. Clo Disinfectant Stick?

Dr. Clo Disinfectant Stick’s bactericidal power is most effective in indoor or sealed area to reduce origins of infection. However, it also depends on the immunity and hygienic habits of the users, e.g. washing hands frequently, avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth before washing hands etc.

What is PPM?

This is an abbreviation for “parts per million” and it also can be expressed as milligrams per liter (mg/L). This is a way of expressing very dilute concentrations of substances.

Is Dr. Clo safe?

Dr. Clo is extremely safe as the emission of CIO2 is 0.01ppm-0.02ppm. This emission is well below the acceptable limit of 0.1ppm – 0.3ppm recommended by WHO and US CDC.