Disinfectants Collection

The Cholera in Egypt, Burning Sulphur and Tar as Disinfectants in the Streets of Cairo at Night (engraving)
1044401 The Cholera in Egypt, Burning Sulphur and Tar as Disinfectants in the Streets of Cairo at Night (engraving) by English School

Jeyes disinfectant in different forms, fluid, powder and bar soap. Date: 1890s

Bank of England C1900
Bank of England with horses and carts Date: circa 1900

Advertisement for Sanitas disinfectant, WW1
Wartime advertisement for Sanitas disinfectant, by appointment to King George V -- don t use German disinfectants. Sanitas Fluid for washing wounds, purifying the air of sick rooms, etc

Dairy farming, automatic washing and filling formaldehyde footbath used after milking dairy cows in Alpha Laval 50 point rotary parlour, Lancashire, England, April

Dairy farming, Holstein cows going through formaldehyde footbath after milking in Alpha Laval 50 point rotary parlour, Lancashire, England, April

Foot and Mouth Precautions sign on farm gate, with walker using disinfected straw, during Foot and Mouth disease outbreak, West Sussex, England

Social / Bank of England
The busy crossroads at the Bank of England, with carts, buses and cabs

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From the streets of Cairo, where burning sulphur and tar were used as disinfectants during the Cholera epidemic in Egypt, to the modern-day dairy farm, the importance has evolved significantly. In the 1890s, Jeyes disinfectant came in various forms, including fluid, powder, and bar soap. The Bank of England even advertised its use. During World War 1, Sanitas disinfectant was a vital tool for preventing the spread of disease. In agriculture, formaldehyde footbaths became common practice after milking Holstein cows in Alpha Laval 50 point rotary parlors. Wildlife trust personnel administered disinfectants as part of bovine tuberculosis vaccination schemes for Eurasian Badgers. And even today, foot and mouth disease precautions include using disinfected straw and following strict biosecurity measures. They have come a long way from their humble beginnings and continue to play a crucial role in public health and agriculture.