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How to Make 0.

1% Chlorine Solution to Disinfect Surfaces in Healthcare Settings


How to Make 0.1% (1,000ppm) Chlorine Solution
Use 0.1% (1,000ppm) chlorine solution to disinfect frequently touched surfaces and items. Proceed with only one of the
Make new 0.1% chlorine solution every day. Throw away any leftover solution from the day before. following: 2a or 2b or 2c

From Liquid Bleach (5%) OR From HTH (70%) OR From Chlorine Powder (35%)

5%

CH
LO
RA
400ml
liquid 2 tablespoons

RA
bleach of HTH

LO
4 tablespoons

CH
of chlorine
powder

1 2a 2b 2c
Make sure to wear Pour 400mL of liquid bleach into a 20L Add TWO tablespoons (30g) of high-test Add FOUR tablespoons (60g) of chlorine powder
required PPE. bucket, then fill with water to 20L mark hypochlorite (HTH) (70%) to 20 liters of water (35%) to 20 liters of water in a bucket.
(or pour 1 part liquid bleach and 49 parts in a bucket.
water for any volume).

10 sec

0.1% Chlorine
Solution – 0.1% Chlorine
Solution –
Disinfecting Disinfecting

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Stir well for 10 seconds, or until chlorine Wait 30 minutes before use. Label bucket “0.1% Chlorine Cover bucket with lid. Do not store in
powder/granules have dissolved. Solution – Disinfecting.“ direct sunlight.

WARNING
Measuring Bucket 5% Liquid bleach OR Stick for stirring Label
Tablespoon Water
cup or 1-liter with lid 70% HTH OR
bottle and spigot CH
LO
RA 35% chlorine powder
Do NOT mix chlorine Do NOT put chlorine
solution with other solution in mouth or eyes.
Supplies Needed cleaning products.
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