Clorox bleach has changed it's concentration from 6.25% to 8.25% They will soon discontinue the 6.25% regular strength bleach. What does this mean for child care? It means that if your end product for sanitizing and disinfection needs to be 200 ( max. sanitizing solution for mouthed toys and food contact surfaces) and 800 parts per million (ppm) for diaper changing surfaces, the 1/4 cup bleach per gallon of water is too much! 2 1/2 tablespoon per gallon of water will create an end product of 800 ppm for diaper changing surfaces. National Resource Center and Caring For Our Children will not longer give a formula for mixing bleach. Check with your health department to find a safe formula and demand American Academy of Pediatrics make a statement about what is a safe level for the end product for bleach to be used around children in child care.

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