How to Use Calcium Hypochlorite as a Disinfectant

The ability to disinfect surfaces and water is a foundational item on every good prepper's list. You need to disinfect surfaces to prevent the spread of disease and to kill pathogens lurking in the water.

Initially, you may consider using regular liquid bleach to satisfy both of these needs until you learn that bleach only maintains potency for about 6 months. There is no way that you can store a year's supply of fresh liquid bleach.

The answer lies in powdered or granulated calcium hypochlorite. It will last for about 10 years if stored correctly and you can mix up a fresh batch whenever you need it.

In this video, we discuss what type of calcium hypochlorite to purchase, how to store it, and how to use it as a disinfectant.

You can learn more at our post:
Disinfecting Water Using Calcium Hypochlorite
https://theprovidentprepper.org/disinfecting-water-using-calcium-hypochlorite/

Links to calcium hypochlorite and plastic mason jar lids are below:

DryTec 68% Calcium Hypochlorite https://amzn.to/34hwfCP
Plastic mason jar lids https://amzn.to/3r3zZl1

Storing large amounts can be dangerous. You get the best price when you purchase in bulk. Get some friends together and share a case.

We recently worked out a deal with USA Berkey Water Filters to get you a discount on a quality water filter that will remove both biological and chemical contaminants. Go to USA Berkey Water Filters https://bit.ly/3Q7VZXY - Use promo code PROVIDENT10 for a 10% discount on your purchase.

You can learn more about emergency water and sanitation in these posts.

Making Water Safe to Drink: 7 Disinfection Techniques
https://theprovidentprepper.org/making-water-safe-to-drink-7-disinfection-techniques/

Prepping for Basic Emergency Sanitation
https://theprovidentprepper.org/prepping-for-basic-emergency-sanitation/

Emergency Water Filters -- Guiding You Through the Maze
https://theprovidentprepper.org/emergency-water-filters-guiding-you-through-the-maze/

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