CDC dilution ratios & calculators

Institutional bleach disinfection relies on ppm accuracy and safety warnings. These presets track CDC’s 0.1% guidance and common bottle conversions.

0.1% (≈1000 ppm) is roughly 1:49 bleach:water. Includes CDC safety language and CloroxPro contact time examples.

Filter CDC formulas by use-case, surface compatibility, or ratio window. Most mixes fall between 1:32 – 1:49.

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Institutional bleach disinfectant

0.1% (1000 ppm) target equals ~1:49 bleach to water. Includes household conversions (5 tbsp per gallon, 4 tsp per quart) and contact-time reminders.

1000 ppm (0.1%) disinfection

49:1 (water:product)

Household guidance (5 tbsp/gal)

32:1 (water:product)

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Never mix bleach with acids or ammonia. Make fresh daily. Ventilate. (CDC)