JPH10249388A - Bath with antibacterial microorganisms - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To suppress the growth of various bacteria as an aid to biological purification in a so-called 24-hour bath, and also perform deodorization and deodorization. SOLUTION: An agar medium containing nutrients is formed on a nonwoven fabric 1a of a predetermined size, and OYK bacteria (accession numbers: FERM, P-15607, P-15608, P
-15609), and further covered with a non-woven fabric 1b and sealed on the four sides with an adhesive to obtain the OYK bacteria carrier 10. In addition to attaching the string 4 to the carrier 10 and suspending it from the plug, the OYK bacteria are propagated by using the float 3 so as to float on the surface of the bath, and the OYK bacteria are allowed to enter the hot water and the bathtub bath, the top of the bath surface of the bathtub And the deodorization and deodorization of the growth of various bacteria in the wall surface and / or the back surface of the lid, the piping of the circulation path and the device are performed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method of using an antibacterial microorganism to suppress the growth of various germs in a bath tub of a so-called 24-hour bath (hereinafter referred to as a 24-hour bath) and the entire bath tub.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A 24-hour bath is now used as a name indicating a type of bath. As a method of maintaining water quality, first, large dirt such as hair in the bath water is filtered with a filter, and then bacteria in the hot water are filtered with ozone, chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, etc. obtained by electrolysis of hot water or ultraviolet irradiation. In general, a sterilizing treatment is performed, and dirt and odor dissolved in hot water by a useful microorganism in a septic tank are biologically purified and the bath water is kept warm. It is preferable to perform sterilization and biological purification by different routes.Useful microorganisms are fixed and proliferated on porous inorganic substances such as activated carbon and activated stones in the septic tank, and secreted from the human body during bathing by enzymatic activity. Digesting organic substances that have escaped.
There are also commercially available ones in which a concentrated solution of useful microorganisms is directly injected into bath water without particularly fixing useful microorganisms. Although details of useful microorganisms are not generally disclosed, it is assumed that aerobic bacteria such as photosynthetic bacteria, lactic acid bacteria, actinomycetes, and filamentous fungi and anaerobic bacteria are mixed in a well-balanced manner. It is presumed that the useful microorganisms proliferated in the purification device migrate into the bathtub hot water, and a biofilm (biofilter) is formed on the piping for circulating the hot water and on the portion of the device where hot water comes into contact. Some bacteria (eg, Legionella bacteria) also grow in the biofilm, and the inside of the biofilm is protected from the action of harmful substances against the bacteria such as ultraviolet rays and drugs, suggesting the possibility of growth of the bacteria. Have been. The bathtub is humid, and the optimal temperature of hot water is
℃, it is an environment suitable for the growth of various bacteria other than useful microorganisms. If the bacteria enter the artificial environment circulating in a closed route even if it is stagnant (or stored) or moving, it will be better than in nature. There is a risk that the number of bacteria will increase.
Therefore, useful microorganisms that coexist with other useful microorganisms, suppress the growth of bacteria when bath water, such as pathogenic bacteria, invade, and have the effect of deodorizing and deodorizing, and have no effect on the human body It is desired to do.

[0003] There are many examples of using the action of useful microorganisms and substances produced by them in daily life, but as examples of the use of other bacteria of the genus Bacillus, various new species have been discovered,
The utility is disclosed. For example, JP-A-50-69295
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 52-83803 discloses a bacterium producing an antibiotic having a strong growth inhibitory action against Pseudomonas sp. Are disclosed. Also, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 61-192399 discloses a method for treating organic wastewater by Bacillus sp.
No. 334 discloses a method of improving the feed efficiency by using a livestock feed which is resistant to specific antibiotics.

[0004]

The problem to be solved is to provide a safe and comfortable 24-hour bath by preventing the growth of various bacteria and performing deodorization and deodorization.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, an antibacterial microorganism of the genus Bacillus butyls which does not produce hemolysin is mixed with hot or cold water in a bathtub to suppress the growth of various bacteria in the bathtub and to deodorize and deodorize. Is performed.

In addition, antibacterial microorganisms of the genus Bacillus tin butyls that do not produce hemolysin are proliferated on the upper surface of the bath surface and / or the back surface of the lid, thereby suppressing the growth of bacteria and deodorizing and eliminating the bacteria. It can also smell.

[0007] Further, the antibacterial microorganism is at least OY
K bacteria (Accession number: FERM, P-15607, P-15
608, P-15609) is used to suppress the growth of bacteria and to deodorize and deodorize.

In addition, by using the antibacterial microorganisms in a so-called 24-hour bath in which the bathtub saves water, has a suitable temperature for 24 hours, and does not require cleaning of the bathtub, it is possible to suppress the growth of various bacteria in the bathtub and to perform deodorization and deodorization. .

Furthermore, OYK bacteria are installed in at least one place of each route of hot water or water circulation, hot water supply, water supply, or the like, or are suspended in the circulation route, thereby suppressing the growth of various bacteria and deodorizing / eliminating. It can also smell.

[0010] A member for promoting the growth of useful microorganisms may be provided on the wall surface above the bath surface of the bathtub and / or on the back surface of the lid.

[0011] The OYK bacteria may be provided so as to proliferate in a bubble generation and / or release route.

[0012]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The details of the OYK bacteria used in the present invention are disclosed in Japanese Patent Application No. 8-246217, and the results of a study on the mycological properties of the cells are shown in the table.

1. The morphological properties are shown in Table 1.

[Table 1]

2. Tables 2 and 3 show the growth state in each medium.

[Table 2]

[Table 3]

3. The physiological properties are shown in Tables 4, 5 and 6.

[Table 4]

[Table 5]

[Table 6]

4. Table 7 shows the generation of acid and gas as a carbon source.

[Table 7]

5. Table 8 shows the results of the test for confirming the antibacterial activity of the microorganism.

[Table 8]

6. Table 9 shows the results of the deodorization test at the wastewater treatment plant.

[Table 9]

[7] Table 10 shows the results of the antibacterial test for the substances produced by this microorganism.

[Table 10]

[0020]

EXAMPLE An example of growing OYK bacteria on the surface of a bathtub will be described with reference to the drawings. An agar medium is used as a medium.
First, 1.5 g of agar powder was dissolved in 100 cc of water, and sodium glutamate, glucose, and soybean protein were dissolved as nutrients for growing the bacteria. After autoclaving at 120 ° C. for 20 minutes, the solution was gradually cooled to increase the viscosity. At this point, as shown in FIG. 1, the agar medium 2 is formed by applying the composition on a polyester woven fabric 1a having an area of 15 cm × 10 cm, adjusting the applied thickness to 2 mm, and solidifying. Subsequently, 0.1 ml of a solution concentrated so that 10 ⁹ OYK bacteria exist per 1 ml is sprayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the polyester nonwoven fabric 1b is placed so as to cover the entire agar medium 2 containing the OYK bacteria and the above-mentioned nutrients, and the surroundings are the polyester nonwoven fabric 1a.
Is adhered with an adhesive to obtain the OYK bacteria carrier 10. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a float 3 having both ends of a resin tube having an inner diameter of 2 mm is attached to one surface of the polyester nonwoven fabric 1a. Since the floats 3 are stuck at positions along the four sides, they float on the surface of the molten metal, but the lower surface of the nonwoven fabric 1a comes into contact with the surface of the molten metal.

Another embodiment is shown in FIG. In particular, the string 4 is attached to one end of the nonwoven fabrics 1a and 1b in a loop without attaching the float 3 and is hooked on a stopper 6 provided in the bathtub 5 shown in FIG. OYK bacteria carrier 1 on wall 8
0 is added. In this case, if the hot water is immersed first, then the hot water surface 7 goes up and down when taking a bath.
0 floats or comes in close contact with the tank wall. Since it is assumed that the environment in which various germs easily grow is also on the back side of the lid or the wall surface of the bath tub where the humid and moderate temperature is maintained, the OYK bacteria carrier 10 may be adhered to the back side of the lid with an adhesive tape. In addition, a further effect can be obtained.

Although not shown, the OYK bacteria carrier is installed in a filter of an air intake for generating bubbles.
It is possible to suppress the growth of various bacteria invading from outside air and to keep the inner wall of the air supply pipe clean.

As described above, the OYK bacteria grow on the carrier holding the nutrients, and eventually migrate to the hot water, so that the OYK bacteria go around the circulation path of the hot water for 24 hours or the inside of the apparatus. O that grows in the circulation path, in the device and in the bath water
YK bacteria proliferate while coexisting with useful microorganisms, using secretions from the human body or excreted organic matter as nutrients, and inhibit the growth of various bacteria (eg, Legionella bacteria) over a long period of time, as well as the offensive odor generated as a result of the growth of various bacteria. Is generally reduced.

[0025]

As described above, in a 24-hour bath using the OYK bacterium which is an antibacterial microorganism which does not produce hemolysin of the present invention, a bathtub bath, a wall surface located above the bath surface and / or Suppression of the growth of bacteria and deodorization / deodorization are performed on the back surface of the lid, in the piping of the circulation path, and in the device. Also,
The coexistence of OYK bacteria, which are antibacterial microorganisms, with other useful microorganisms makes it possible to provide a safer and more comfortable 24-hour bath.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing a fixed state of an agar medium.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an OYK bacteria carrier.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an OYK bacteria carrier to which a float is attached.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an OYK bacteria carrier according to another embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing an example used for a bathtub.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1a, 1b Polyester nonwoven fabric 2 Agar medium 3 Floater 4 String 5 Bathtub 6 Plug 7 Hot water surface 8 Tank wall 10 OYK bacteria carrier

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A method in which an antibacterial microorganism of the genus Bacillus tin butyls that does not produce hemolysin is mixed with hot or cold water in a bath tub to suppress the growth of various bacteria in the bath tub and to deodorize and deodorize. 2. An antibacterial microorganism which does not produce haemolysin of the genus Bacillus tin butyls and / or a wall on the upper surface of the bath surface.
Or a method of suppressing the growth of bacteria and deodorizing / deodorizing by breeding on the back surface of the lid. 3. The microorganism according to claim 1, wherein the microorganism is at least O
YK bacteria (Accession number: FERM, P-15607, P-1
5608, P-15609), The method for suppressing the growth of various bacteria and deodorizing / deodorizing according to claim 1, characterized by using: 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the bathtub according to claim 1 constitutes a 24-hour bath. 5. A so-called 24-hour bath, characterized in that OYK bacteria are installed in at least one place of each route of hot water or water circulation, hot water supply, water supply and the like, or float in a circulation route. 6. A so-called 24-hour bath, characterized in that a member for promoting the growth of useful microorganisms is provided on a wall surface above a bath surface of a bathtub and / or on a back surface of a lid. 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the OY is used for generating and / or releasing bubbles.
A so-called 24-hour bath in which K bacteria can be proliferated.