Extended text description: How much bleach should I use?

 

Liquid Bleach Type: 2% Sodium Hypochlorite Active Ingredient

Amount of Bleach: 3 teaspoons

Amount of Cool Tap Water: 1 cup


Liquid Bleach Type: 3% Sodium Hypochlorite Active Ingredient

Amount of Bleach: 2 teaspoons

Amount of Cool Tap Water: 1 cup


Liquid Bleach Type: 4% Sodium Hypochlorite Active Ingredient

Amount of Bleach: 1 ½ teaspoons

Amount of Cool Tap Water: 1 cup


Liquid Bleach Type: 5% Sodium Hypochlorite Active Ingredient

Amount of Bleach: 1 ¼ teaspoons

Amount of Cool Tap Water: 1 cup


Liquid Bleach Type: 6-7% Sodium Hypochlorite Active Ingredient

Amount of Bleach: 1 teaspoon

Amount of Cool Tap Water: 1 cup


Liquid Bleach Type: 8-10% Sodium Hypochlorite Active Ingredient

Amount of Bleach: ¾ teaspoon

Amount of Cool Tap Water: 1 cup


Source: Anderson, E. and Li, J. (2020, March 13). COVID-19 - Disinfecting with Bleach. Michigan State University Center for Research on Ingredient Safety. https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/covid-19-disinfecting-with-bleach