How to Make 0.1% Chlorine Solution to Disinfect Surfaces in Healthcare Settings

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Use 0.1% (1,000ppm) chlorine solution to disinfect frequently touched surfaces and items.
Make new 0.1% chlorine solution every day. Throw away any leftover solution from the day before.

1. Make sure to wear required PPE.
2. Proceed with only one of the following: 2a or 2b or 2c
   2a From Liquid Bleach (5%)
   Pour 400mL of liquid bleach into a 20L bucket, then fill with water to 20L mark
   (or pour 1 part liquid bleach and 49 parts water for any volume).
   -or-
   2b From HTH (70%)
   Add TWO tablespoons (30g) of high-test
   hypochlorite (HTH) (70%) to 20 liters of water in a bucket.
   -or-
   2c From Chlorine Powder (35%)
   Add FOUR tablespoons (60g) of chlorine powder (35%) to 20 liters of water in a bucket.
3. Stir well for 10 seconds, or until chlorine powder/granules have dissolved.
4. Wait 30 minutes before use.
5. Label bucket “0.1% Chlorine Solution – Disinfecting. “
6. Cover bucket with lid. Do not store in direct sunlight.

Supplies needed

• Tablespoon
• Graduated 1-L bottle or measuring cup
• Bucket with lid
• Water
• 5% Liquid bleach OR 70% HTH OR 35% chlorine powder
• Stick for stirring
• Label

WARNING
Do NOT mix chlorine solution with other cleaning products or chemicals.

Do NOT put chlorine solution in mouth or eyes.