{"id":6662,"date":"2025-05-21T12:10:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T12:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en.tr\/?p=6662"},"modified":"2025-08-08T10:05:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T07:05:49","slug":"bleach-and-disinfection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/bleach-and-disinfection\/","title":{"rendered":"Bleach and Disinfection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When used properly, bleach is neither scary nor toxic. In fact, bleach is one of the best and most affordable cleaning products you can use on surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is Bleach Safe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Household chlorine bleach is simply a mixture of water and sodium hypochlorite \u2014 essentially a type of salt. Contrary to common belief, bleach does not harm the environment or contaminate groundwater. It begins and ends its life cycle as salty water, making it part of a sustainable cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It does not damage equipment or hard, non-porous surfaces, including stainless steel, plastic, glazed ceramic, glass, porcelain, and more. When diluted properly, it can be safely used to clean and disinfect countertops, floors, toilets, sinks, trash bins, keyboards, phones, light switches, and tables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Household Bleach?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Liquid household bleach is a chemical commonly used for whitening clothes and disinfecting hard surfaces. Its active ingredient is a sodium hypochlorite solution at a concentration of about 2\u201310%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Does Bleach Kill Coronavirus?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend using a bleach solution as a method to disinfect areas contaminated with the novel coronavirus.
You can view the full list of disinfectants approved for use against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) here:
https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/pesticide-registration\/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2-covid-19<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also other cleaning solutions, including sprays and wipes, that help disinfect areas exposed to the virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Should Bleach Be Stored?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bleach has an expiration date and loses its effectiveness quickly if not stored properly. Once opened, it begins to degrade, especially when exposed to heat and light. Even unopened, if stored improperly \u2014 such as in direct sunlight or at temperatures above room temperature \u2014 it will begin to deteriorate within a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Clean With Bleach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most important thing to remember when cleaning with bleach is that a little goes a long way. Bleach should almost always be diluted with plenty of water. Because of its bleaching effect, keep it away from fabrics and surfaces that may discolor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laundry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Never pour undiluted bleach directly onto clothes, even whites, as it may leave stains. Instead, add \u00be cup of bleach to your washing machine\u2019s bleach dispenser. For stubborn stains, soak white clothes for 5\u201310 minutes in a solution of \u00bc cup bleach per 3 liters of cold water. Never use bleach on colored clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bathrooms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From showers and sinks to tubs and toilets, bleach thoroughly cleans and disinfects bathrooms. Mix \u00bd cup bleach with 3 liters of water, wipe surfaces, let sit for five minutes, then rinse with warm water. For toilets, pour \u00bd cup bleach into the bowl, scrub with a brush, ensuring to reach under the rim. Let sit for five minutes and then flush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kitchens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even sealed granite countertops can be cleaned with bleach. Dilute \u00bd cup bleach in 3 liters of water, apply to surfaces, let sit for five minutes, rinse, and allow to air dry. Use the solution inside refrigerators, sinks, and on appliance exteriors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Disinfection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Diluted bleach can disinfect and sanitize hard surfaces prone to mold, mildew, germs, and viruses \u2014 including children\u2019s toys, pet bowls, shower curtains, and outdoor furniture. Use the same ratio (\u00bd cup bleach per 3 liters of water) and be sure to rinse thoroughly before letting the surface air dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some Precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bleach does not mix well with other cleaners \u2014 never combine it with anything. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n