View report page

110
1938]
DISINFECTION.
Disinfection of Rooms.—2,099 rooms were disinfected, as contrasted with
2,173 in 1937. Formaldehyde in solution was employed, although in some cases
it was augmented by sulphur fumigation when vermin were found to be present,
for which purpose sulphur has been found effective.

Work at the Disinfecting Station.—35,791 large articles of bedding, etc.,
as detailed below, were disinfected by the steam disinfectors at the Council's
Disinfecting Station, compared with 39,296 similar articles disinfected during the
previous year.
In addition 10 the above articles, 107,866 second-hand garments and 4 tons
18J cwts. Blanket Rags were disinfected for clothing contractors trading in the
Borough, who paid the Council the sum of £32 12s. Od. for the work.
Altogether 143,657 articles described in the two paragraphs preceding, and 4
tons 18 cwt. 1 qr. of Blanket Rags were disinfected.