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[1935

Disinfectants Distributed and Used.—The following statement gives
the quantity of disinfectants distributed by the Sanitary Authority, or used in
disinfecting and cleansing rooms :—
To householders:—Carbolic powder, 10 cwts. *Disinfectant fluid, 40 gals.
*Strong disinfectant is diluted before distribution in place of the former weaker disinfectant used
The figure given is as distributed.
Disinfection of premises by Formaldehyde Solution, 30 galls. The total cost
of disinfectant was £10 2s. 1d. together with £6 5s. 0d. the cost of sulphur
candles used in the process of disinfestation of rooms.
Shelter House.—The Shelter House was not occupied during the year;
baths were given to 22 verminous persons, while their clothing was disinfected, nine
of whom were sent from a Common Lodging House. 26 other persons who had
been in contact with cases of infectious diseases, 21 of whom were employed in
handling food, also had baths and their clothing disinfected. Baths were provided
for 17 persons who were suffering from Scabies (a series of 3 baths in each case),
making a total of 51 baths.
Disinfestation of Rooms.—422 rooms were specially disinfested during the
year. The method of dealing with such rooms is that upon the Sanitary Inspector
becoming aware of bug infestation of rooms, he serves a notice under the London
County Council (General Powers) Act, 1922, on the owner requiring the paper to
be stripped from the walls, removal of the architrave mouldings and skirtings, and
suitable treatment of the walls. It is advised that a plumber's blow lamp be used