The dangers of domestic sanitising

[John915]

Good evening,

Viktoria
My fridge is about 10 years old and probably pre-dates any such thing as antibacterial properties!  I'm currently seeking some kind of white enamel paint to cover over the rust.  Husband says, "Have you tried Tipp-ex?"    It's in a darkish corner of the kitchen and no one can see it at the moment anyway.

You need something like this, this is B&Q. Also available in black, silver and others. Loads of other makes and suppliers.

John915

Stupid boy, forgot the link. https://www.diy.com/departments/colours-white-gloss-appliance-spray-paint-400-ml/184159_BQ.prd

[youngtug]

You need to eradicate the rust with an abrasive, emery cloth would be my choice. Not too coarse, I doubt the metal is all that thick. If you cover over rust it will "grow" under the paint.

[Liam59]

B&Q and Wilko and Argos all offer home deliveries for many products if you'd rather avoid shops at the moment.

[Gillg]

Thanks for all the advice, folks.   A trip to nearby B&Q seems likely, though not before my hospital appointment next week, as they have asked me to socially distance for 2 weeks before the appointment.  It seems likely that they will also arrange a swab test a couple of days before the visit, but have heard nothing yet.  Have purchased a medical-grade mask for the appointment. 

[Maiden Stone]

Maybe anti-bac spray would have been a better choice for the fridge

Coronavirus isn't bacteria.

 

Soap block or bottle (as in handwash)? 

I always wonder, too, quite what instructions such as "Wash in soapy water" really mean -  water with real soap swished about in it or just water with bubbles, which could come from bottled cleaning stuff such as washing-up liquid?

Doesn't matter whether soap is in a block or a bottle. The important ingredients are soap + water. No need for antibacterial liquid soap. Coronavirus doesn't like soap.

https://www.healthline.com/health/what-temperature-kills-coronavirus
This is from U.S. Oct. 2020

https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/science-and-technology/2020/03/why-soap-preferable-bleach-fight-against-coronavirus
This was March 2020 but the science part will still be relevant.

https://medium.com/swlh/science-monday-what-soap-types-work-on-covid-19-20fdb7909a83

[Romilly]

Viktoria
My fridge is about 10 years old and probably pre-dates any such thing as antibacterial properties!  I'm currently seeking some kind of white enamel paint to cover over the rust.  Husband says, "Have you tried Tipp-ex?"    It's in a darkish corner of the kitchen and no one can see it at the moment anyway.

Radiator paint?

Romilly.

[sonofthom]

If you go to Amazon and type in "white enamel touch up pen" you will find a very easy and convenient product. I have previously used these pens and find them effective.

[Gillg]

Thanks, sonofthom.  That sounds more like my level of DIY competence, though I would have to source it from some other supplier, as I never buy anything from Amazon. 

[Girl Guide]

Are you on eBay?  If so the white enamel pen shows up on there.