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Annex 26Preparing Disinfectant Solutions by UsingChlorine ProductsDuring a response to an outbreak of any disease transmitted through direct contact with infectious bodyfluids (blood, urine, stool, semen and sputum, for example), an inexpensive system to disinfect surroundingscan be set up using ordinary household bleach.The following table describes how to make 1:10 and 1:100 chlorine solutions from household bleach andother chlorine products.Use this chlorine product To make a 1:10 solution To make a 1:100 solution forfor disinfecting:— Excreta— Cadavers— Spills of infectiousbody fluidsdisinfecting:— Gloved hands— Bare hands and skin— Floors— Clothing— Equipment— BeddingHousehold bleach 1 liter bleach per 10 liters 100 ml per 10 liters of water,5% active chlorine of water OR 1 liter of 1:10 bleach solution per 9liters of waterCalcium hypochlorite powder or 7 grams or ½ tablespoon per 7 grams or ½ tablespoon pergranules 70% (HTH) l liter of water 10 liters of waterHousehold bleach 16 grams or 1 tablespoon per 16 grams or 1 tablespoon per30% active chlorine l liter of water 10 liters of waterTo disinfect clothing:Promptly and thoroughly disinfect patient’s personal articles and immediate environment usingone of the following disinfectants: Chlorinated lime powder 1% chlorine solution 1% to 2% phenol solutionPromptly and thoroughly disinfect patient’s clothing: Wash clothes with soap and water Boil or soak in disinfectant solution Sun dry Wash utensils with boiling water or disinfectant solution Do not wash contaminated articles in rivers or ponds that might be sources of drinkingwater, or near wells.Annex 26: Preparing Disinfectant Solutions by Using Chlorine Products197