On Thu, 17 Jul 2003 11:04:14 +0100, "Snowman"
wrote:


"Heather" wrote in message
.. .
What does Jeyes fluid do other than disenfect
Thanks folks

buy while you can

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening...5/gpests25.xml


It tastes awful.


perhaps it's a tonic too?

http://www.bl.uk/whatson/exhibitions/pictures.html

"The Healing Professions - Now Wash Your Hands
Jeyes Fluid used nurses to advertise their product from 1887 to 1890.

John Jeyes produced his disinfectant as a response to the poor social
conditions created by poverty, disease and pollution in 19th-century
Britain.

In addition to its value as an external disinfectant, the medical
profession adopted Jeyes Fluid because it had no ill effects when
swallowed by their patients.

It was also used to ward off plague in Africa: ' Dead rats should not
be handled until boiling water with Jeyes Fluid is thrown over them'.
"

--
martin