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Why Calcium Hypochlorite is So Much Cooler Than Bleach
Bleach’s active ingredient is sodium hypochlorite. Calcium hypochlorite basically does the same things, but it has some amazing advantages over bleach.
The shelf life of calcium hypochlorite powder is 10 years. The shelf life of bleach is about one year from production under ideal storage conditions. It weakens quickly over time.
Make the solution in small batches as needed because it will degrade like bleach solution.
Why Calcium Hypochlorite is So Much Cooler Than Bleach
Bleach’s active ingredient is sodium hypochlorite. Calcium hypochlorite basically does the same things, but it has some amazing advantages over bleach.
The powdered form of calcium hypochlorite is far more cost effective than bleach. One-fourth teaspoon of powder will treat 55 gallons of water.It’s Way Cheaper
Its Shelf Life is Way Longer
The shelf life of calcium hypochlorite powder is 10 years. The shelf life of bleach is about one year from production under ideal storage conditions. It weakens quickly over time.
You will need to make a 5% chlorine stock solution with the powder to disinfect water with it. Find instructions for that.But There’s a Slight Learning Curve
Once you make a bottle of solution, you can pretend that it’s normal bleach. Just follow the CDC and Clorox recommendations for treating water above and use the same quantities you would use for bleach.Get Over the Curve, and Enjoy the Rewards
Make the solution in small batches as needed because it will degrade like bleach solution.