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Surbiton 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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(b) The total number of articles disinfected by steam at the Tolworth Hospital, or destroyed was
| Disinfected | Destroyed | |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4 | – |
| Blankets | 58 | 4 |
| Bolsters | 8 | – |
| Counterpanes | 7 | – |
| Curtains | 1 | – |
| Cushions | 14 | – |
| Mattresses | 24 | 2 |
| Mattress Covers | 3 | – |
| Pillows | 59 | 8 |
| Pillow cases | 23 | 6 |
| Rugs | 3 | – |
| Sheets | 21 | 1 |
| Towels | 5 | – |
| Wearing apparel | 34 | – |
| Miscellaneous | 4 | 4 |
| 268 | 25 |
(c) No. of rooms disinfected 68
No. of library "books disinfected 206
1440 sacks to hold fertiliser for export were disinfected with
formalin at the Sewage Disposal Works.
DISINFESTATION.
(a) Bed Bugs.
| Council Houses | Other Houses. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Found to be infested | Disinfested | Found to be infested | Disinfested |
| 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
Methods employed for disinfestation
Spraying with insecticide 7
Use of D.D.T. Powder 1
For the convenience of the public a stock of insecticides
and sprayers is held in the Department, and these articles are
sold at cost price when required. This service seems to be
much appreciated.
(b) School Canteens.
At the request of the County Council six school canteens
were sprayed with insecticide to prevent insect pests, the
County Council paying the cost of the work.
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