Low Level
Disinfectant
(1:500 dilution of bleach (5.25%) to water) |
Intermediate Level Disinfectant
(1:50 dilution of bleach (5.25%) to water) |
High Level
Disinfectant
(1:50 dilution of bleach (5.25%) to water) |
Low level disinfectant is for items that come in contact with intact skin, or items that do not ordinarily touch the client.
Used for routine housekeeping |
Intermediate disinfectant is for items that come in contact with nonintact skin or mucous membranes but do not penetrate them. |
High level disinfectant is for items that come in contact with nonintact skin or mucous membranes but do not penetrate them or for cleaning blood spills. |
Mix |
Mix |
Mix |
1 tsp of bleach with 10 cups of water |
2 tsp of bleach with 2 cups of water |
2 tsp of bleach with 2 cups of water |
or |
or |
or |
5ml of bleach with 2 ½ litres of water |
10ml of bleach with 495ml of water |
10ml of bleach with 495ml of water |
Contact Time |
Contact Time |
Contact Time |
10 minutes |
10 minutes |
20 minutes |
Additional Notes:
- Area or equipment for disinfection must be cleaned with soap and water before being disinfected.
- A new bleach solution must be made fresh daily.
- Ensure bottles used for bleach solutions are labelled.
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For more information please call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 and ask to speak to a public health inspector.
Adapted from and used by permission of the Durham Region Health Department and Toronto Public Health |
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