Bleach Dilution Calculator

Calculate bleach dilution ratios for cleaning and disinfection using concentration percentages and volumes.

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Bleach Dilution Guidelines

Safety Precautions

  • • Always add bleach to water, never water to bleach
  • • Use in well-ventilated areas
  • • Wear protective gloves and eye protection
  • • Never mix with ammonia or acids
  • • Store in cool, dry place away from children

Common Concentrations

  • • Household bleach: 5.25-6% sodium hypochlorite
  • • Industrial bleach: 10-15% sodium hypochlorite
  • • Pool chlorine: 10-12% calcium hypochlorite
  • • Food-grade bleach: 5.25% sodium hypochlorite

Common Bleach Dilutions

Cleaning Applications

  • • General cleaning: 1:100 (0.05%)
  • • Bathroom cleaning: 1:50 (0.1%)
  • • Kitchen surfaces: 1:200 (0.025%)
  • • Floor cleaning: 1:100 (0.05%)

Disinfection

  • • Surface disinfection: 1:50 (0.1%)
  • • Mold removal: 1:10 (0.5%)
  • • Blood spill cleanup: 1:10 (0.5%)
  • • Emergency disinfection: 1:5 (1%)

Food Safety

  • • Food surface sanitizing: 1:200 (0.025%)
  • • Produce washing: 1:1000 (0.005%)
  • • Water disinfection: 1:1000 (0.005%)
  • • Laundry sanitizing: 1:100 (0.05%)