Disinfectant Collection (#2)

Pentachlorophenol molecule
Pentachlorophenol (PCP), molecular model. Organochlorine compound used as a pesticide and a disinfectant. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey)

H stands for Help
Advertising for First Aid disinfectant soap. Alphabet series of 26 postcards featuring children using or holding the product. Date: c.1912

D stands for Disinfectant Soap
Advertising for First Aid disinfectant soap. Alphabet series of 26 postcards featuring children using or holding the product. Date: c.1912

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

Physiological tests on pollution workers
Pollution control workers undergoing physiological tests in a climatic chamber. The workers are simulating the effort required to carry out their work

Gilbert Declat, French physician

London doctors, satirical artwork
The Company of Undertakers (1736), also known as Consultation of Quacks. This satirical artwork was designed and engraved by the English artist William Hogarth (1697-1764)

Molecule of a component of TCP antiseptic
Component of TCP antiseptic. Computer model of a molecule of 2, 4, 6-trichlorophenol, a component of the commercially available antiseptic TCP

Sanitas - destroys all disease germs
An advertisement for Sanitas brand disinfectant fluid, as recommended by medical journal The Lancet. Hygiea, Greek goddess of health

Disinfection Service
Disinfecting a room in Paris recently occupied by refugees

Disinfecting a railway carriage. The carriage is placed in the tube, which was then filled with formalin, an extremely strong disinfectant

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"From the battlefields of WW1 to everyday households, it has been a trusted ally in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. The Sanitas disinfecting fluid advertisement reminds us of its vital role in safeguarding our health. Lever Brothers' Lifebuoy Soap Advertisement highlights how disinfection became synonymous with protection during times of crisis. In 1963, artist Michael Walters captured the essence of Hamax disinfectant through a captivating marketing shot, emphasizing its effectiveness and reliability. Looking back to 1892, the Carbolic smoke ball advert showcased early attempts at promoting personal hygiene and disease prevention. The Illustrated London News featured a page filled with adverts from 1912, showcasing various brands that offered disinfection solutions for different purposes. Dorothea Lange's lens transported us to a pea pickers camp in Santa Clara County, California in 1939, where even humble tents were not exempt from the need for proper sanitization. Izal antiseptic's litho advertisement demonstrated how advancements in science helped combat germs and bacteria effectively. A glimpse into history reveals an oil on canvas painting depicting disinfection practices at hospitals around 1900 - a testament to the importance placed on cleanliness within medical settings. H. M Bateman's humorous illustration titled 'A Little Disinfectant' adds some levity while reminding us that even small doses can make a big difference. During the influenza outbreak of 1918, Milton advertised itself as an effective defense against this deadly virus. Lastly, an engraving advertisement by Sanitas serves as a reminder that throughout time, people have relied on trusted brands to keep their surroundings clean and safe. "