Sterilizing cutting tools.

[orchidsarefun]

is there such a thing as too much bleach in a water mix ?
I hate measuring things out.........so if I make a mistake and mix 50/50 is that too much or too little, or doesn't it matter ? Also is it necessary to rinse the tool with water after the bleach sterilisation and before use ?

[NYCorchidman]

Originally Posted by orchidsarefun

is there such a thing as too much bleach in a water mix ?
I hate measuring things out.........so if I make a mistake and mix 50/50 is that too much or too little, or doesn't it matter ? Also is it necessary to rinse the tool with water after the bleach sterilisation and before use ?

50/50 sounds way too much. You might want to make sure you wear thick gloves to protect your skin and wear some old crappy clothes in case the dilution splashes on you.

You can simply follow the label instruction. It has two, one for general cleaning and the other for disinfecting surfaces. and this is no where near 50/50 and not even 10%. yet, it says leaving this concentration on for about 5 min, rinse with water, then air dry.

With this concentration, you still want to wear protective gloves as otherwise you will feel your skin quite funny. and not to mention smelling bad for a while.