Staph infection and gear

[pedo]

Someone I know (not me, really!) got a staph infection on the foot during OW class. Antibiotics are clearing it up nicely but what to do about boots. Can they be sterilized or just thrown out? Boots are cheap enough I guess.

 

[Duke Dive Medicine]

You could disinfect it by soaking it in Sanizide solution. Just ensure that the bootie is entirely soaked through with solution and it's left in there for the requisite amount of time. 10% household bleach and water would work too but probably wouldn't be very good for the neoprene.

 

[pedo]

thanks, never heard of it but sounds like the real deal!

"SaniZide Plus Surface Disinfectant
SaniZide Plus Surface Disinfectant effectively helps eliminate the hazards of cross-contamination on environmental surfaces. The quaternary ammonium compound is a broad spectrum disinfectant but contains no alcohol. The non-corrosive formulation of Sanizide Plus will not damage lenses, cements, plastics, rubber, or metal surfaces including steel plating, aluminum and brass. Ready to use. Effective against TB, HIV, Hepatitis A, B, & C, MRSA, VISA, VRE, and CA-MRSA. EPA registered.

 

[KD8NPB]

fill'em up with bleach, let them soak for about 15 minutes, then rinse them out. It's no worse than doing a pool dive.