Safest DIY Home Disinfectant (it's not what you think)
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- The safest DIY home disinfectant for the kitchen food prep area or other commonly touched home surfaces or even for some fruits and vegetables can be made from simple household chemicals. The ingredients are common 5% white vinegar and 3% H2O2 or Hydrogen Peroxide. However, some people are unaware of the correct way to make and use this DIY disinfectant or how cleaning before use with soapy hot water between 160 and 170 F is a simple way to reduce the germs making the disinfectant even more effective.
If you prefer to use a bleach disinfectant I also provided information on how to add water to bleach to make a simple 0.1% diluted bleach solution for cleaning. Please be sure to never mix soap or any other chemicals with bleach as it can create a harmful gas.
Directions
Hydrogen peroxide (3% solution)
• Distilled white vinegar (5% acetic acid)
• Two spray nozzles - one for the vinegar and one for the hydrogen peroxide
• One spray bottle - for the vinegar
1. Clean the surface of large debris and wash with soap and water. ( I use hot soapy water 160F*170F. Be careful and take precautions to not burn your skin or damage heat sensitive items) Dry with a clean cloth.
2. Fill one empty spray bottle with undiluted distilled white vinegar.
3. Just screw a spray nozzle onto the brown bottle of hydrogen peroxide, since you want to keep it in its original bottle to protect it from light.
4. Start with either the vinegar or the hydrogen peroxide; the order doesn’t matter. After cleaning the surface, mist the surface with the contents of one bottle,
let it sit for at least 5 minutes, wipe with a clean cloth, then repeat with the second bottle. IMPORTANT: Do not mix the two liquids in one bottle or on the surface -
they form paracetic acid which is unstable IN THIS FORM.
To effectively kill Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli on household surfaces with soapy water at a temperature of 160°F to 170°F (71°C to 77°C), a contact time of at least 1 minute is generally sufficient. However, for optimal safety and to ensure thorough disinfection, it is recommended to aim for a contact time of 2 minutes.
Breakdown:
1 Minute: At this temperature, most of these pathogens will be significantly reduced, and many will be killed within the first minute of exposure.
2 Minutes: Extending the contact time to 2 minutes ensures that the heat has sufficient time to penetrate any protective layers of organic material and reach all the bacteria, maximizing the likelihood of complete pathogen elimination.
Summary:
Temperature: 160°F to 170°F (71°C to 77°C)
Contact Time: At least 1 minute, ideally 2 minutes for optimal effectiveness
This combination will effectively kill Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli on household surfaces.
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If you ever need to find out how safe a chemical ingredient is to use you can always do a simple Google search for the SDS Safety Data Sheet for the chemical you are investigating. Always use proper protective gear and good ventilation when working with chemicals.
If you do not have bleach to make a disinfectant solution you can make a simple and safe DIY home disinfectant with vinegar spray and hydrogen peroxide spray after cleaning the surface with hot soapy water.
Loved the lab coat and safety glasses - half expected a massive explosion or runaway chemical reaction!! Funny or serious, always worth a watch!
Hey Mr. McCoy I appreciate that very much
I like your white scientific lab jacket. Impressive!
I worked in the chemistry manufacturing lab for 17 years but the real reason I wore the lab coat was to distract everyone from looking at my kitchen😀
@@RobbsHomemadeLife worked for me!
great recipe professor rob 🙂
Thank you SB much appreciated😀
Good information, thanks for sharing.
Thanks Richard much appreciated👍
Hi Robb! Steramine can be used and it’s safe to use around foods, plus it keeps disinfecting after it dries.
You can use vinegar or peroxide, but steramine is cheap and very effective.
By the way, really like your lab/doctors coat. Looks like you’re getting ready to do an experiment.
Thanks for sharing and have a blessed night.
Hey willows I really appreciate your comment not a lot of people know about steramine. It has a lot of positive benefits however you can't use it on food you're going to eat but it is a superior cleaning solution for countertops flat surfaces and so on. I really appreciate your tip that was very helpful
@@RobbsHomemadeLife no, you can’t use it on food, but it used in the restaurant industry because it’s safe to use around food. Laboratories and medical facilities use it.
Yes that was a good tip more people should know about it
Where was the volcano eruption experiment? Also wondered if you were going to demonstrate how long it took to pass out when you mix ammonia and bleach. Did like the lab coat since it brought back memories of my job.
That's interesting I didn't know you worked in a lab
@@RobbsHomemadeLife I did a lot of lab work too. I don't know how I kept up the pace but stuck it out for 1.5 years so my resume would not depict me as a quitter. 🙃 Put in my resignation, got taken out for lunch, and was offered double my salary to stay. I knew things were not really going to change as he hired only untrained assistants who never lasted longer than it took me to give them basic training and I often got stuck working for everyone at the same time whenever they quit. Too much multitasking for one person.
If I had to choose another career (reincarnation?) it would have been to work as a Forensic Laboratory Technician. Would love to experience that 'gotcha' moment at least a few times. Hey - I'd get to wear the lab coat full time then!
I'm glad you finally found a place that didn't take advantage of you sometimes a years go by and you can't believe you were at a place so long and if they are really rotten it takes a while to get over the experience. We had to work with a lot of nasty stuff and wear a lot of protective gear sometimes and you always had to worry if you had a cut on your hand or even on your face from shaving. We also had to put up with a lot of workers that were not compliant with workplace safety and they could be dangerous. There was also a lot of attention because it was FDA regulated and we had to get a witness to sign for everything we did I cleaned out my locker a few times.
I didn't know you could put hydrogen peroxide on food! Wonder if it changes the flavor? I hope I never have to eat meat so sketchy that I have to disinfect it! 😂
I get so frustrated in walmart trying to find a bleach without additives in it! It's either scented or thickeners added.
I found a solution for mold on the internet that is better than bleach. It's a gallon of vinegar to a large bottle of peroxide. After first application dries, put another coat on and let it dry.
Retta if you are adding hydrogen peroxide to vinegar I'm afraid you're making peracetic acid which may kill mold but it's not very safe here's some information that may be helpful
Mixing hydrogen peroxide and vinegar can indeed be hazardous and is not recommended. Here’s why:
Hazards of Mixing Hydrogen Peroxide and Vinegar:
Peracetic Acid Formation:
When hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is mixed with vinegar (which contains acetic acid), they can chemically react to form peracetic acid. Peracetic acid is a strong oxidizer and can be corrosive to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. It’s also a potent irritant and can cause burns or blisters upon contact.
Toxic Fumes:
The mixture can release harmful fumes that may irritate the eyes, throat, and lungs, especially in poorly ventilated areas. Inhalation of these fumes can cause respiratory issues and discomfort.
Corrosiveness:
Peracetic acid is highly corrosive to metals and some other materials, potentially damaging surfaces in your home. This corrosion can weaken structures and lead to further issues down the line.
Safer Alternatives for Mold Removal:
Hydrogen Peroxide:
Use 3% hydrogen peroxide alone as an effective mold-killing agent. It can be sprayed directly onto moldy surfaces, allowed to sit for about 10 minutes, and then scrubbed clean. This method is effective for non-porous surfaces like tiles, sinks, and bathtubs.
White Vinegar:
Use undiluted white vinegar to kill mold. Spray it onto the moldy area, let it sit for an hour, and then wipe clean. Vinegar is effective on many surfaces, including porous materials like wood, but may leave a smell that can dissipate over time.
Baking Soda:
Baking soda is a mild, non-toxic cleaner that can be used with water to clean moldy areas. Mix one teaspoon of baking soda with two cups of water, spray it on the mold, and scrub the area. This is especially useful for porous surfaces.
@@RobbsHomemadeLife Wow! Thanks for sharing that!