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To guide the preparation of an appropriate diluted solution of sodium hypochlorite to kill Clostridium Difficile, Public Health Ontario’s environmental health and infectious disease experts created an online chlorine calculator tool. The tool automatically calculates the amount of bleach solution that should be diluted with water to get the desired concentration and is easy to use. This calculator is intended for use by public health units, health care facilities, child care centres, swimming pool operators, and general public (e.g., for disinfection of wells, home disinfection). Enter the:
The tool will automatically calculate the amount of bleach solution that should be diluted with water to get the desired concentration. Important: when preparing the solution, the bleach solution should be added to the water, not vice versa. To download the calculator, right click and ‘save target as’.
Disclaimer: The dilution calculator is provided/being made available by Public Health Ontario without any warranties, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose. Public Health Ontario, its directors, employees and agents shall not be liable or responsible to any person for any harm, loss or damage that may arise in any connection with the use of the dilution calculator, including without limitation any direct, indirect, special, third party, or consequential damages. |
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