Diluting your household bleach.
To make a bleach solution, mix:
5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water
OR
4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation. Check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser. Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted.

Diluted household bleach

Ensure solution has at least 70% alcohol.

 Disinfectant alcohol solutions

|Active Ingredient/s|Product Name|Contact Time (in minutes)|
| ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Hydrogen Peroxide   |   Accel 5 RTU|   5|
| Sodium Hypochlorite  |    Austin A-1 UltraDisinfecting Bleach|   10
| Quaternary Ammonium  |    BTC 2125 M 10%Solution|  10 |
| Ethanol  |    Lysol Neutra Air® 2in 1|   0.5|
|   |    |   |



Other common EPA-registered household disinfectants.

1. Diluted household bleach
2. Alcohol solutions
3. Other common EPA-registered household disinfectants.

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Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.

Cleaning and disinfect surfaces

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Centers for Disease control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/. 

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