Do not use it at full strength or mix it with other solutions and chemicals.
Never touch bleach with bare skin or swallow it.
Are you ready to make your own disinfectant bleach solution?
Verywell / Theresa Chiechi
Keep reading to find out the safe way to do it.
Supplies and Ingredients for Mixing Bleach
Making a bleach solution to disinfect your home can be easy.
Wear clothes and shoes you don’t mind messing up in case you spill some bleach.
Pull back your hair and wear rubber gloves for added safety.
When making a bleach solution, either go outside or find a well-ventilated room.
Choose one with open windows and a cross-draft.
Create a cross-draft by opening windows opposite each other or using a fan to direct the air.
Full-strength bleach gives off toxic fumes and should never be used in small or closed-in spaces.
For example, to sanitize hard surfaces like floors and sinks, the ratio is 1:80.
After applying the bleach solution, let the surface you are cleaning air dry.
Always keep the bleach solution out of the reach of children.
Do not reuse the bleach solution container for other cleaning products.
Summary
Bleach is a powerful disinfectant that kills the germs that make people sick.
Using it the wrong way can lead to sickness or even death.
Always add the correct amount of water to dilute the bleach before using it to clean.
double-check the room is well ventilated to avoid poisonous fumes.
That way, you might avoid any spillage or possible injury.
Michigan Department of Community Health.Bleach fact sheet.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.How to safely clean and sanitize with bleach.
