---- neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> re: mice. I'm hyper sensitive to this issue right now, but would
> suggest using bleach/water to disinfect things.
>
So far as infection from mice, the one that is most scary is Hanta Virus.  There is a very high mortality level from persons infected.  Infection is mainly through inhalation, so if you have to handle a mouse, probably no problem, just wash.  But please do not, repeat do not, clean up after mice, especially nests or soiled surfaces or items with a brush, broom, or other device that disturbs the feces or urine.  Soak the material to be cleaned thoroughly with a solution of bleach and water, at least 10% bleach, so that nothing dry remains.  Make a nest or other deposit look like it is part of a swamp.  Let it stay for 30 minutes, then clean it up and dispose of everything, including the cleaning implements, in a sealed plastic bag (to protect sanitation workers who might handle the material).

Hanta virus is not a joke.

 McNeely