Yes: bleach is effective against the SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus. This is what the Directorate General of Health (DGS) affirms, which recommends regularly disinfecting surfaces potentially infected by the coronavirus: door handles, switches, touch screens … disinfectants are reserved for inert surfaces and must under no circumstances be used on humans or animals. Needless to say, doctors’ hair stood on end when they heard Donald Trump suggest injections of disinfectant to cure the coronavirus!
Bleach is a disinfectant molecule that cannot be used pure: it is necessary to dilute the product in water before using it on floors and domestic surfaces: worktop, table … But beware, that effective against the coronavirus, bleach (which is bactericidal, virucidal and fungicidal) can be dangerous if it is misused. Here are the tips to follow for safe use:
Bleach must be diluted
The dilution (in case of bleach with 2.6% active chlorine, it is written on the label) follows a rule of 1 to 4: in a bucket of 1 L of water, we will dilute 250 mL of bleach. And a 1 L bottle of bleach will make 4 L of disinfectant.
Bleach needs protection
When used at home, bleach must be the subject of specific protection: we wear gloves and (if possible) glasses, we think to ventilate the room well, and we do not forget to Rinse the cleaned surfaces well, especially if they come into contact with food – for example: when cleaning the fridge or the worktop.
Warning : bleach can only be used on its own – there is no question of making mixtures with potentially disastrous consequences for your health!
The worst idea? Mix bleach + white vinegar: the result is toxic fumes that are harmful to the lungs.
Bleach: emergency procedures to know
- In case of toxic fumes (after mixing bleach + vinegar, for example), ventilate the room, move away, rest, and call the nearest Poison Control Center.
- If you have swallowed bleach, call the nearest Poison Control Center: do not induce vomiting!
- If bleach gets in your eyes or on your skin, wash yourself with plenty of clean water for 10 minutes – no less. Watch and see a doctor immediately if the burning sensation persists.
One last tip? Keep your bottle of bleach out of the reach of children and remember to label the bottle correctly so as not to be confused!
Source: Pintaud Establishments press release
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