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Can toxoplasmosis live on clothes/floor?

2017-09-18 18:12:20
Hello there! My kittens pooped a while ago on some clothes and the floor, and I didn't notice until recently. I heard that toxoplasmosis is quite hardy, and I'm wondering what type of cleaning will kill the toxoplasmosis. Thank you.
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Wear a glove and clean that area with enzyme based cleaner it will take care of the parasites and also odour

Answered2017-09-21 15:36:52

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