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Show Proper Sterilization of All Dairy Utensils The proper sterilization of dairy ' utensils is somewhat difficult in farm dairies where there is no live steam. Boiling water is effective if it is really boiling but in too many cases it is just hot and this does not kill bacteria. A neighbor, who is fortunate in having hav-ing all his buildings wired with electricity, elec-tricity, has installed an electric water heater in the dairy room at the barn. All milk pails and the metal parts of his milking machine are thoroughly scalded and he reports fewer complaints com-plaints from the shipping plant than was the case when boiling water was carried from the house. Where such is not possible the use of sterilizing solutions should be considered. The hypochlorites are best for this pur-' pur-' pose and may be tiad in both powder and liquid form. Your druggist can advise as to what he carries in stock. All that is necessary in a container to hold the sterilizing solution and into this dip the milk vessels. The directions direc-tions for making the solutions and the frequency of changing It Should be strictly adhered to if good results are to be obtained. |