The importance of disinfection is hard to deny. This is an integral part of the processes in any production, in medicine in public catering. And it’s just difficult to maintain crystal cleanliness at home without the use of special preparations. The most accessible and well-known is chlorine. This toxic substance helps to defeat bacteria and insects, fungi and mold. Therefore, a caustic solution has been used to disinfect all surfaces since ancient times. Today, despite the abundance of detergents, bleach for disinfection continues to be widely used. For better or worse, let's figure it out together.
General Description
Many of us are so accustomed to the smell of "Whiteness" that we can no longer imagine cleaning without it. In fact, bleach for disinfection was widely used throughout schools and hospitals, kindergartens and residential areas. It is a white powder that has a pungent, unpleasant odor but has excellent whitening properties.
What is the danger
When working with this substance, you need tobe sure to use rubber gloves and a mask. It can affect the respiratory system, so we must not forget about safety precautions. Chlorine for disinfection is an indispensable, but very aggressive agent. It can damage the finish, so test on a small area first. If after ten minutes neither the color nor the structure has changed, then you can clean.
Once again, please note that bleach for disinfection should not be used without protective equipment. It is toxic in any form. Once in the body, it can adversely affect the state of he alth. Exposure to the skin is also undesirable, in this case, wash the affected area with water and consult a doctor, as this can lead to a serious burn.
Clean and mildew proof
Chlorine disinfection solution can have different concentrations to solve different problems. Very often in the winter, mold begins to gather in the corners. This is especially true for private houses with stove heating. To cope with mold, dilute 30 grams of dry powder in a liter of water. You have a working solution. After sanitation, it is important to ventilate the room very carefully. Corrosive fumes are dangerous to the body, so people and animals should not be in the room during cleaning.
Disinfection
After the general cleaning has been done, it is necessary to maintain cleanliness. For this, a mother solution is used, which is then diluted for specific needs. To prepare the concentrateyou will need to take 1 kg of bleach. It will need to be diluted with 10 liters of water, that is, in a ratio of 1:10. Now leave for a day for an insoluble precipitate to form.
Instructions for use
Above we looked at how to dilute bleach for disinfection. Now about how to use it. To wash floors and rinse dishes, a weak solution, 0.5%, is used. That is, half a liter of the original concentrate is diluted in a bucket of water. It used to be used in hospitals to disinfect hands. It was prepared simply, using 250 ml of concentrate per bucket of water. For washing floors and appliances in technical rooms, a 5% solution is used. To prepare it, take 5 liters of a 10% solution for 5 liters of water.
If you have pets at home
Those who live with cats and dogs are aware of the specific problems that are becoming commonplace. These are not only urine stains, the smell from which is quite difficult to remove. Pets often get parasites, the larvae of which can wait in the wings on the floor. Moreover, indoor disinfection bleach can be used to kill bacterial infections, including tuberculosis and viral infections, hepatitis, fungus, including candida, as well as all kinds of infections. Therefore, if you have pets, then you should not forget about disinfection. But there is no need to constantly use it, especially since bleach is toxic. But periodically treat the roomnot only possible, but necessary.
Chlorine is great at removing urine stains and odors, but for some animals, the smell of bleach itself is an incentive to renew "tags". If such a feature is observed behind your pet, then it is best to change the disinfectant.
Chlorine and water
The bactericidal properties of this substance have not yet been surpassed by any other remedy. Chlorination is still the main means for water purification. This method is used in urban water utilities, so water is purified in pools and wells. Chlorine for water disinfection must be used strictly in accordance with the dosage, otherwise you will smell an unpleasant smell, the water will irritate the skin, and it will become completely unsuitable for drinking.
Things to consider:
- PH of water should be 7.2-7.6. If the water is hard, then the complete dissolution of the powder or tablet will take a very long time. Therefore, additional measures will have to be taken to mitigate it.
- For the solution it is recommended to take cold water, because the warmer it is, the less chlorine can dissolve.
- After applying chlorine, wait at least 20 hours. During this time, a complete reaction will occur, and the water will become clear again.
Calculate the dosage is quite difficult, as different manufacturers produce products of different concentrations. You need to follow the instructions. At home, "Whiteness" is often used. This is a sodium hydrochloride solution. Consumption - approx.1 liter per 10 cu. meters.
Wells also need to be chlorinated. To do this, use capsules or a 1% solution. Dry bleach is not used for disinfection, as it is very difficult to dose. The capsules are very convenient. They are lowered to a depth and periodically changed. This measure eliminates the risk of developing intestinal or other infections.
Tablet form
Today no one measures by eye, pouring or pouring reagent into water. That's what bleach tablets are for. For disinfection, it is much better suited. It is sold in a pharmacy and in a hardware store. A popular remedy is "Abacterial-chlorine". Such products dissolve well in water and can be used to prepare sanitation solutions.
Unlike powdered chlorine, here on the packaging it is exactly indicated in what proportions you need to put the tablets in water. Each of them contains 1.5 g of active chlorine. They are packaged in plastic jars of 300 pieces. Because of this, users sometimes express their dissatisfaction, because it is very difficult to use such an amount on the territory of their home. On the other hand, it is a non-perishable product and can be safely stored for a long time.
Popular solutions
If there is no bleach at hand in solution, powder or tablets, then the use of improvised means, such as vinegar and ammonia, a saturated solution of s alt and soda, linseed oil, will help out. They are often combined with each otheradd iodine. But ethyl alcohol should not be used - it can adversely affect the appearance of many materials. It is especially not recommended to combine ethyl alcohol with chlorine-containing disinfectants. Judging by the reviews, all these products are quite effective, but they cannot replace bleach. Despite the fact that progress does not stand still and new cleaners and disinfectants appear, it does not lose its relevance. Using it for general cleaning from time to time, you will protect your home from bacteria, parasites and mold.
