Agar Bleach - Cleaner and Sanitiser
BLEACH is a solution of sodium hypochlorite in water with an available chlorine content of 5% when packed. Because it offers a very effective method of killing undesirable micro-organisms (germs, bacteria, etc.), BLEACH is an excellent sanitiser. BLEACH also destroys stains, so it is useful in the laundry as a whitening agent.
Benefits
- BLEACH is a very effective germ-killer.
- An excellent sanitiser for food-preparation facilities.
- Very economical.
- Approved by AQIS for sanitising food processing equipment.
For Use On
BLEACH is an effective cleaner for removing mildew, mould and fatty or soapy build-ups from tiles, grouting, baths, basins and shower recesses. It is excellent for sanitising food-preparation work surfaces, utensils and equipment. When used at the correct dilution, BLEACH can be used for sanitising fruit and vegetables.
Specifications
Colour: Pale, yellow-green liquid
Odour: Chlorine odour
pH Level: 10.5
Foam: Non-Foaming
Available Chlorine Level: 5% when Packed
Size
Directions For Use
Sanitising
Soak items in water that contains BLEACH. Select the required chlorine concentration from this table:
| Usage |
Dilution |
| Washing fruit & vegetables: |
100 ppm - soak for 5 minutes. No rinse is required, but drain well. Please see separate Product Data Sheet “Bleach for sanitising fresh produce.” |
| Sanitising work surfaces: |
100 – 200 ppm - rinse after sanitising. |
| Immersion of utensils and equipment: |
50 ppm - drain after use. No rinse required. |
Make up a solution with the required concentration using the Dilution Chart below. (The water temperature should be varied according to the amount of BLEACH used, as shown.)
| Amount of water (Litres) |
Amount of BLEACH to add |
| 1 litre |
0.5 mL |
1 mL |
2 mL |
4 mL |
| 5 litres |
2.5 mL |
5 mL |
10 mL |
20 mL |
| 10 litres |
5 mL |
10 mL |
20 mL |
40 mL |
| Concentration of chlorine (ppm) produced |
25 ppm |
50 ppm |
100 ppm |
200 ppm |
| Minimum water temperature |
49˚C |
38˚C |
13˚C |
13˚C |
Bathroom Sanitising
If surfaces are badly soiled, clean dirt away with a detergent such as FRESCO or SUPERFORCE. Dilute BLEACH to 1 in 10 with water. Apply to surfaces and leave to activate for 30 seconds. Rinse down with clean water.
Toilets
Add 60mls (1/4 cup) of BLEACH to the bowl. Brush all surfaces. Leave to work for 5 minutes then flush.
Mould Removal
- Make up a 1 in 20 solution of BLEACH. (This is 50mls of BLEACH per Litre of water).
- Wash the surface with this solution.
- If surface is rough, scrub the solution in with a nylon brush; try to reach into all crevices.
- Rinse surface with clean water.
- Dry it off or leave it out to dry.
Blood Spills
- Blood may contain dangerous viruses.
- Wear the correct personal protective equipment. For a small blood spill this is:
- rubber gloves
- safety glasses
- plastic apron
- Absorb the blood with paper towelling and dump the towelling into a garbage bag which should then be tied up shut. Do not make aerosol drops of the blood. Do not touch the blood with bare skin. Do not splash the blood.
- Clean the area with warm water and detergent (such as HC-90, LIFT, or PRESTO, etc..).
- Make up a 1 in 3 solution of BLEACH in water. This is 100mls plus 200mls water to make 300mls.
- Apply this solution to the contaminated area and leave to kill germs for 10 minutes.
- Wipe up the BLEACH and dry the area.
- Dispose of the BLEACH solution down the sink with plenty of running water to dilute it well.
- Clean all equipment well with detergent and water.
- Wash hands thoroughly.
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