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%)