1 gallon of water. Recommended
contact time is 10 minutes for opti-
mal disinfection.Option 2: Household bleach.
(Active ingredient, sodium hypochlo-
rite). Bleach is an eff ective disinfec-
tant that kills bacteria, fungi, and
viruses. It doesn’t work well in theface of organic material, so it’s best
for disinfecting items that have been
thoroughly cleaned. It can be hard on
equipment and may cause “bleach-
ing” discoloration.
How to use it: Household bleach
is typically between 5.25% and 6.15%
sodium hypochlorite. The recom-
mended dilution ratio is between
1:10 (1.5 cups of bleach per gallon of
water) and 1:100 (0.25 cups of bleach
per gallon of water). Use a stronger
concentration for more contaminat-
ed items. A weaker concentration is
easier on equipment. Recommended
contact time is fi ve minutes.
Option 3: Isopropyl alcohol. Iso-
propyl alcohol (“rubbing alcohol”) is
an eff ective disinfectant against most
bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Alcohol
isn’t usually the best choice for foot-
baths, because it evaporates rapidly,
but it can be an excellent option for
disinfecting most equipment.How to use it: A 70% solution of
isopropyl alcohol is recommended
(mix 7 cups alcohol with 3 cups
water). Recommended contact time
is fi ve minutes.
Option 4: Hydrogen peroxide. Hy-
drogen peroxide is actually one of the
most eff ective disinfectants. It’s not
only eff ective against bacteria, fungi,
and viruses but also against bacterial
spores. It’s a great option for disin-
fecting small pieces of equipment
that may be heavily contaminated
calling for a wide spectrum of antimi-
crobial activity. It can even enhance
the removal of organic material and is
considered one of the most envi-
ronmentally friendly disinfectants.
Avoid eye contact.
How to use it: Hydrogen peroxide
is most commonly sold as a 3%
solution, which should be used
undiluted. Recommended contact
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