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Originally Posted by ally173  sorry for the confusion; my second and third link suggests the use of DE as a parasite killer when ingested.
however your first instinct to use bleach is probably the most effective Giardia ENVIRONMENTAL DECONTAMINATION
The most readily available effective disinfectant is probably bleach diluted 1:32 in water which required less than one minute of contact to kill Giardia cysts in one study. Organic matter such as dirt or stool is protective to the cyst so on a concrete surface basic cleaning should be effected prior to disinfection. Animals should be thoroughly bathed before being reintroduced into a “clean” area. |
Ok I think I understand what you are saying. Bleach kills the parasite, but it's important to get rid of dirt first, as dirt can "protect" the parasite from the bleach. Vinegar can be used to actually clean surfaces and then a disinfectant such as bleach can be used.