Bleach as a Useful Tool: How to Make Bleach at Home

Bleach is made from chlorine, sodium hydroxide, and water. It is a powerful cleaning and disinfecting agent with numerous uses and benefits. But, what if you need bleach quickly, and your local store is closed? Making your own bleach, from commonly-available ingredients at home, is not only possible, but easy to do.

Things You’ll Need

• 1 gallon of chlorine beach
• 1 gallon of distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of pure lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 5 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide
• 1 gallon of water

Steps to Make the Bleach

1. Start by pouring the gallon of chlorine bleach into a plastic bucket or container.
2. Next, pour the gallon of distilled white vinegar and the teaspoon of pure lemon juice into the same container.
3. Stir thoroughly, until the vinegar and lemon juice are completely blended with the bleach.
4. Add the teaspoon of baking soda and the five tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide.
5. Stir until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
6. Add the gallon of water and stir until everything is blended.
7. Your homemade bleach is ready for use.

Storage and Use

For best results, store your homemade bleach in a cool, dry place. It can be used just like any store-bought bleach. Be sure to use it in a well-ventilated area, wear long sleeves, and gloves to protect exposed skin, and always follow the safety advice on both store-bought and homemade bleach labels.

Conclusion

Making your own bleach is a safe, easy, and affordable way to have a powerful cleaning and disinfecting tool at your fingertips. With a few ingredients, you can quickly whip up a batch of your own homemade bleach that is just as effective as its store-bought counterpart.