If you have chlorine dioxide water purification drops at home, you already have what you need to conduct a DIY CD fog to decontaminate commercial spaces.
In a passive manner, chlorine dioxide fogging outperforms bleach or other products that are commonly used to disinfect, kill mold and mildew in rooms, equipment, and surfaces.
Commercially, this is done using advanced distribution methods in hospitals, hotels, food processing facilities, and in scientific clean rooms, but you can achieve similar results at home by using the two-part chlorine dioxide kit.
DIY Chlorine Dioxide Fog
The intention is to use the chlorine dioxide fog on surfaces, in and around equipment, and in the fibers of exposed materials, so the room must be free of living things, such as plants, animals, fish, and fruit.
At room temperature, between 68 and 74 degrees Fahrenheit, the procedure must be conducted.
Needed items
- Two-part chlorine dioxide water purification drops (Part 1: Sodium Chlorite 28%, Part 2: Citric Acid 50%).
- Bowls made of glass
- You can use recycled plastic shopping bags as a barrier to prevent spills on the underlying area.
In a 10 x 10 room, you will need four glass bowls for each five-foot-by-five-foot floor area.
Follow these instructions:
- (Do not add water to each bowl.) Combine 40 drops of Part 1 and 40 drops of Part 2.
- Chlorine dioxide fog will begin emanating immediately when Part 1 and Part 2 are combined, so do this as soon as possible.
- Place each bowl on plastic and exit the room with it separated as if it were in the middle of its respective 5 x 5 area.
- To prevent chlorine dioxide gas fog from escaping, seal the room.
- For 12 hours, let the fog permeate the entire room.
- If necessary, repeat the process.
Concentrated chlorine dioxide gas fog may cause irritation of the mucous membranes and respiratory tract if inhaled.
Chlorine dioxide gas fog treatments reach hard-to-reach nooks and crannies that traditional sprays and wipes cannot.
Chlorine dioxide disinfects by oxidation, which kills viruses and bacteria at their roots.
According to study results, most living spaces are thoroughly disinfected and detoxified, killing mold, mildew, bacteria, and viruses.
Odors are killed
In addition to disinfecting bacteria resistant to chemical disinfection, chlorine dioxide also eliminates odors effectively.
By fogging with chlorine dioxide, cigarette smoke, rotting garbage, pet, and rodent odors are eliminated.
Chlorine dioxide is used to oxidize airborne pathogens as well as pathogens on surfaces.
Chlorine Dioxide Surface Decontamination
A spray bottle of chlorine dioxide CDS 3000 can be used to decontaminate walls, countertops, tables, food prep areas, floors, and drains.
As CDS 3000 is concentrated at 3000 PPM (3,000 parts per million), it does not require mixing, and it can also be used to dip decontaminate foods such as raw meats, fruits, and vegetables.
Since CDS 3000 is already fully suspended in distilled water, it cannot be used to create chlorine dioxide fog.
Chlorine Dioxide: An Overview
Chlorine dioxide is a safe decontamination solution because it breaks down naturally into salt and water.
Chlorine dioxide is also approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for use as a deodorizer and disinfectant following treatment.
Unlike other potentially cancerous cleaners such as chlorine bleach, chlorine dioxide does not produce trihalomethanes that are carcinogenic. There is no comparison between chlorine dioxide and chlorine bleach, just as there is no comparison between hydrogen and water. They share molecules in their composition, but there is no comparison.
The book Healthy Alternative Chlorine Dioxide Uses Non-pharmacological Health Restoration by Paris Humble discusses additional uses of chlorine dioxide and potential health benefits.
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