SUNLIGHT 57 



to a point at which bacteria do not usually multiply, 

 that of the ice-chest. This does not sterilize the sub- 

 stance, but in the case of milk actually renders it more 

 likely to spoil afterward if not properly taken care of. 

 Sunlight. A most admirable disinfectant is sunlight. 

 Direct sunlight will eventually kill all bacteria, and it 

 is wise to expose materials from the sick-room, whether 

 from an infectious case or not, to as much sunlight as 

 possible. 



