How To Purify Water With Bleach - Easy Prepper Skill

How To Purify Water With Bleach We need clean drinking water to stay alive. With bleach and an eye dropper amzn.to/2bclAjr you can purify safe drinking water. What if your water stopped running, or your community's water was contaminated? Store unscented bleach in your emergency supplies so you can purify water in emergency situations. To purify one quart of water use 5 drops of bleach. Include eye droppers and measuring spoons along with a chart of how much bleach to use to purify water. Make a water purification kit with bleach for your emergency water preps. Store 1 gallon of water per person per day for emergency situations. Know that a quart is 32 ounces, and a liter is 33.8 ounces. Make a strategy for safe drinking water. Treat water with household bleach containing 5.25-8.25 percent chlorine.
Volume of Water to be Treated Bleach Solution to Add
water bleach
- 1 quart/1 liter 5 drops
- 1/2 gallon/2 quarts/2 liters 10 drops
- 1 gallon 1/4 teaspoon
- 5 gallons 1 teaspoon
- 10 gallons 2 teaspoons
Stir and let stand for 30 minutes. The water should have a slight chlorine odor. If it doesn’t, repeat the dosage and let stand for another 15 minutes before use.
If the chlorine taste is too strong, pour the water from one clean container to another and let it stand for a few hours before use.
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How To Purify Water With Bleach We need clean drinking water to stay alive. With bleach and an eye dropper amzn.to/2bclAjr you can purify safe drinking water. What if your water stopped running, or your community's water was contaminated?

[@hifrombob2416]

Just wanted you to know that even 5 years later this is still relevant and appreciated. With the current pandemic, this was really helpful today.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks. I think it will be helpful information going forward, too.

[@beansyaya]

Thank you, this really helped with my science fair project :)

[@DaniMaeAdventures]

Thanks! Found this from your video today!! 💕 love your channel and thank you for sharing! 💕

[@AlaskaGranny]

You are so welcome!

[@chelseyabarney7303]

Excellent video great advice

[@jymebale5545]

I have always used half a cup of bleach to a gal of water for home cleaning and, YES, I have also noticed so many bleaches have extra strength written on the bottles these days, once hom the bleaches do smell stronger. Now, I have a degree in biology and a PH.D in acoustic physics, bleach is used a lot in both to kill crap that gets on your hands, and soap and water too, I use Dawn and water, for me it works better than any other soap or dish soap and I am in no way advertiseing it, I use off brand bleach because of the price, Dawn is just damn good. Great video Ma'am, well stated, keep up the good info.

[@TrishCanyon8]

Doing this. I live next to the cedar river. Thank you!

[@AlaskaGranny]

You are welcome. Do you live in an area that floods?

[@goruby2]

Thanks, my household was recently under a boil water order. I have a zero water filter, (which removes most chemicals) but it not safe with microbes "go figure". So I took my tap water added bleach let it sit for awhile then ran it through the filter to try and remove any chemicals from the bleach. It appears to be a good solution to boiling my drinking water. I am refining the method.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Nice work. That is a great idea, and a simple way to filter out chlorine taste.

[@clairebear1359]

Thank you for the really helpful video.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Glad my video helped you, Claire.

[@Spellbook4SurvivalCultivation]

Just purchased 4 one gallon bottles from Walmart. There was only 5 bottles so I left the last one to be courteous. Absolutely all of the unscented bleach was gone other than the one I left, just two 20' long empty shelves. I got lucky. Thanks for the great video! Happy 4th 2022.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mariewhitebowling5775]

Thank you

[@AlaskaGranny]

You are welcome.

[@sandraquinteros4446]

Do I change the 55 gallon water barrel with bleach every year?

[@russelder9743]

very good info-----------thanks for sharing

[@AlaskaGranny]

russ elder You are welcome.

[@nizamchan]

thank you!

[@AlaskaGranny]

You are welcome.

[@ForgetU]

This is important information. You should add the details (matrix) of blech to water in every video description you post.

[@xclusivegrower]

Love it!!! 👍👍👍

[@1Klooch]

Granny, thanks for posting. Love your bunker! If I treat 5 gallons in a clean airtight plastic container, store away from light at average temp of 80 F, about how often do I need to re-treat?

[@AlaskaGranny]

Clean, airtight, and away from light are correct. The temperature may be the only concern,. I would heck it every 6 months. Pour some out, and taste it. It may taste flat because particles of oxygen in the water work their way out. Pour it back and forth between 2 containers to mix oxygen back into it. I had a few Ozark Trails water storage jugs leak along the seam at the bottom while in storage. I like the Reliance Aquatainers amzn.to/2gyZdaZ I use those at Granny Camp and on hunting trips. They get banged around and still last for years.

[@1Klooch]

Thanks for the reply Granny! Upper Sonoran Desert, Southern Arizona, AKA "the doorstep of Hell".

[@AlaskaGranny]

You totally need to store water if you live in Arizona. I spend a few months there each winter and stockpile water and have several water filters. Fabulous winters, and good description of the summer. I hope you have potholders in your car for Arizona Summer Driving Gloves!

[@truewealth50]

Hi AlaskaGranny ...So as long as there isnt any think obvious,like moss,or a stench,then its should be good?Should you retreat every 6 months or just change it out?

[@vlove888]

Thanks for the video question, would it be OK after you use the bleach to run the water threw a water filter like pur or zero one ect?

[@AlaskaGranny]

Yes, absolutely.

[@StorybookHouse]

Just wondering if you knew that in the video the measurements you gave differ from the measurements in the description box? I was going to write down the ratios from the video but noticed the description box said otherwise. For example, in the video it says 2 drops/quart of water and in the description it says 5 drops/quart of water. Thank you for your help!

[@italoeliasvernizi9906]

Good job AG...Hugs for you....

[@AlaskaGranny]

Lion Heart Thank you.

[@mitch5077]

Would bleach last longer if you stored it in a glass container?

[@dognatious6153]

Big 5 has great water filtration straw units for $20. Keep in your car. They are amazing.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jimketchum3169]

Thank you! Wondering if it wouldn't be wiser to store in glass canning jars if using for water filtration? That way, the plastic doesn't leach into the bleach? A pint jar in every bugout location should last a long time. Also was wondering how long it should set before drinking.

[@AmyOgdenMichigan]

Another late viewer question! I love your idea of detergent bottles of water and have started collecting them. I have run a lot of water through to get the soap out. Do I need to put bleach in now, or does beach go in It for drinking? I would only use it for washing hands, but didn’t know if bleach must be added before I store it away. Thanks and I really enjoy you channel and tips😁

[@AlaskaGranny]

Just rinse, no reason to use bleach.

[@ohwhatelse]

To clarify: I took it that you were asking if you should put the drops of bleach in the water before storing it for long term... if that's what you meant, I'd add the bleach bcz you never know what you may need to use it for. What if you stored water for washing (without bleach) & then, oooops! It turns out you needed it for drinking? Better to be prepared for either scenario, right? Me... I would not trust water stored long term for drinking unless I had purified it when i stored it.

[@kqii2768]

Holy moly that's amzing wow WOw WOWOOWOWOOW!!!

[@AlaskaGranny]

I hope you found what you were looking for.

[@jay_me2964]

Is bleach that says "disinfecting bleach" ok to use for this?

[@stclairstclair]

I would like to add bleach to my dehumidifier water for plants, as it is nearly clean of dissolved solids as RO water, but there is a chance of bacteria from the dehumidifier and tank, How long do you let the water sit before the bleach has dissipated to drink or use, i will be adjusting the water pH for my plants.

[@AlaskaGranny]

If you use bleach to purify water for drinking, allow it to sit for 30 minutes before drinking. I am not familiar with the process you are doing to water your plants, so I am not sure if that is the answer you are searching for.

[@momsgreenhouse9306]

I noticed lately at the stores that many bleaches are super concentrated, extra strength, etc. I also noticed that your jugs in this video are labeled 33% more concentrate. Everybody please note that the recommended drops shown here are for REGULAR strength bleach. Please research any other types of concentrates as to how much to use.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks for sharing this information and helping to educate us.

[@borshigi3389]

I thought her jugs were labeled double D

[@thelegendof420]

Glad I looked this up. Here in Mexico, sometimes the water smells of sewer obviously I am not drinking it but this will help for the water I will use to wash dishes and shower with.

[@lourdesfrance5924]

If it's not safe to drink, it's not safe to wash your dishes nor anything else that touches your mouth. Nose or eyes

[@Guts-the-Berserker]

1 Quart is 33.30686 ounces. 1/2 Quart is 16.65343 ounces Regular Water bottles >Average< 16.9 oz to 20 oz It would then stand to reason you could use a single drop of bleach.

[@cheezo7848]

do actually have a bunker?

[@brojamessistertrise5289]

Might be a crazy question but after you use this method, can you cook with the water?

[@AlaskaGranny]

Of course, drink or cook with it, it is safe.

[@aaronfelde7815]

How much does one gallon of bleach purify

[@frankstein5967]

Question. I once saw a note about storing water in empty bleach bottles that were not rinsed. Just enough bleach left to make the water safe. Any ideas about this plan?

[@AlaskaGranny]

As long as you are filling them with water that is already safe to drink, that should work. Check the containers often, they break down and leak.

[@diannatrogdon3985]

I need clarification, on your written description about video it says 2 tsps for 10 gallons but on video it says 1 tsp for 10 gallons which is correct???????

[@AlaskaGranny]

Treating water with household bleach containing 5.25-8.25 percent chlorine Volume of Water to be Treated Bleach Solution to Add 1 quart/1 liter 5 drops 1/2 gallon/2 quarts/2 liters 10 drops 1 gallon 1/4 teaspoon 5 gallons 1 teaspoon 10 gallons 2 teaspoons

[@sandraquinteros4446]

How much of bleach for 55 gallons water barrels? And how long does the water last?

[@AlaskaGranny]

55 gallons would use 3 Tablespoons. Water can store indefinitely if kept in a cool, dark, place. Light allows algae to grow. Water may seem "flat" because the oxygen in the H2o is gone, just like leaving a glass of water next to your bed overnight. Add the oxygen back by pouring the water back and forth between 2 glasses or containers a few times to add oxygen back into the water.

[@ellenj9969]

I wonder if it would help to transfer bleach (carefully) to glass jugs? Would that make it last longer?

[@AlaskaGranny]

Bleach is sold in an opaque container. Don't switch it out for a clear container because exposure to light will degrade the chemical more quickly.

[@anymor7609]

No, the bleach won’t last and children may think it’s a beverage

[@jingoxthefirst]

@@AlaskaGranny would storing it in a colored glass container work then? Or a big glass jug covered in black electrical tape? I'd assume it'd protect it from light much better without the container degrading

[@yolanda4754]

When should we add the bleach. Before we fill container with water and store? Or right before drinking.

[@AlaskaGranny]

If you are storing water that is safe to drink, such as from your faucet or filter, no bleach is necessary. If you are under a boil alert or gathering wild water, then use the bleach before drinking.

[@yolanda4754]

@@AlaskaGranny Thank you. We have well water.

[@A.girl.and.her.dog_]

How long should you keep water with bleach treatment. I am storing 6 gallon jugs in case the shtf

[@riktye8800]

Q. Can you use Domestos original bleach

[@AlaskaGranny]

Brand shouldn't matter, as long as it is unscented and not splashless.

[@phoneone1371]

The reason i looked this up was i remembered how much but the amount of time to let water sit before using , i thought it was 4 hours but be way off

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks for watching.

[@betterffd]

If you're using concentrated bleach, shouldn't you adjust the ratio?

[@AlaskaGranny]

Yes.

[@mycatisromeo]

Im looking at biking the Colorado trail. Would this method alone work for making water safe from springs or lakes?

[@AlaskaGranny]

If you know you are biking long distance, invest in a top quality water filter like a sawyer mini.

[@troybelanger974]

How come your video and chart have different tables? confusing!

[@AlaskaGranny]

Use the chart in the details.

[@sharlafenwick4056]

Other videos say to use 1 Tbs. per gallon & 1tsp. Per quart. Why am I getting all these different amounts & how di I prepare correctly? The gov't. should issue the correct amounts on Utube.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Here is the information I use, as found on Washington Dept. of Health. Purifying by adding liquid chlorine bleach Treat water by adding liquid household bleach, such as Clorox or Purex. Household bleach is typically between 5.25 percent and 8.25 percent chlorine. Read the label. Avoid using bleaches that contain perfumes, dyes and other additives. Be sure to read the label. Cloudy water should be filtered before adding bleach. Place the water in a clean container. Add the amount of bleach according to the table below. Mix thoroughly and let stand for at least 60 minutes before drinking. Treating water with household bleach containing 5.25-8.25 percent chlorine Volume of Water to be Treated Bleach Solution to Add 1 quart/1 liter 5 drops 1/2 gallon/2 quarts/2 liters 10 drops 1 gallon 1/4 teaspoon 5 gallons 1 teaspoon 10 gallons 2 teaspoons Caution: Bleach will not kill some disease-causing organisms commonly found in surface water. Bleach will not remove chemical pollutants.

[@ol2rap]

Is it safe to drink bleach in the water for the long term?

[@AlaskaGranny]

Yes, if you follow the guidelines. Most emergency experts and health officials suggest a mixture of 8 drops of bleach to a gallon of generally clear water for best results.

[@CTROCK]

U can't use any bleach that have 4 to 6 sodium for storge water? I try to buy plain clorox bleach, but they all said is 4 to 6 sodium on the label! Do they even sell plain clorox bleach?

[@AlaskaGranny]

Unscented bleach is what I recommend. Bleach without scent like lilac or lavender.

[@k.w.1459]

Hmm Popular mechanics march 2016 issue states 1/4 teaspoon to one gallon water. Then sit for 30 mins

[@AlaskaGranny]

I do not read Popular Mechanics. Here is a link to the recommendations from the US EPA. Feel free to choose your own sources of information, make your own decisions, and do what works best for you. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and concerns.

[@lagunagreg4019]

Granny knows what she is talking about!

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks for your vote of confidence! :)

[@stephy36]

Why do u hv 1/4 tea for a gal on ur description

[@LPTSBE]

I believe it means 1/4 teaspoons for a gallon of water.

[@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324]

Granny, how much bleach do you put to store purified water. This is water has been collected from a reverse osmosis filtration machine. The machine takes 99.9% contaminants from the water. I then store it in 5 gallon jugs for emergency use but don't want anything growing in it. No one is asking this question so I thought I'd chime in... I believe it is half a teaspoon but not sure...Thanks:)

[@AlaskaGranny]

I do not add any bleach to stored water. If it is safe to drink, why add chemicals?

[@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324]

@@AlaskaGranny Reverse osmosis removes 99.9 percent of chemicals including chlorine. If it sits on a shelf for years, it may start growing bacteria.

[@ljbonner]

Love your instructional videos. Thanks from Australia. BUT the best bleach to buy for water purifying is industrial bleach listed as between 4 and 6% sodium hypochlorite and sold specifically for use in Restaurants or Food Preparation areas. This will ensure you get a bleach that does not have all the nasties that supermarket cleaning bleach sometimes has. As #AlaskaGranny says, rotate your stock well before the best-before-date as the effectiveness of the sodium hypochlorite reduces over time.

[@skipwalker3269]

High quality bleach is sold in high quality jugs, just buy the premium brand.

[@rs4425]

This granny is funky!

[@AlaskaGranny]

Thanks for watching.

[@janesmith1862]

Can you use bleach tablets?

[@AlaskaGranny]

It is not recommended, but I have some stockpiled in case I can't get any other.

[@janesmith1862]

@@AlaskaGranny thank you... I accidentally hit the "thumbs down" button for a second before I realized. I tried to respond witjout putting on my glasses... Lol. I love your videos. Thank you so much for taking your time to try to share some of your knowledge with us. Much appreciation! 💞🙌🙏✌🇺🇸

[@AlaskaGranny]

@@janesmith1862 That is why I stockpile readers from the Dollar Tree!! 😎

[@ernestfultz6159]

I'm trying to figure out why some one who has a bunker doesn't have the means to make their own bleach

[@AlaskaGranny]

Here is a video I made about pool shock, how to make bleach. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJCrn6qJnMimeZo

[@daniloampilanon2537]

Hi Maam alaskagranny what is your instagram account?? I need your advice maam about a bleach and water , that is okay to drink water with have a bleach ? They clean bacteria in our body ? I need your reply please.😳..

[@AlaskaGranny]

If you follow the guidelines of how much bleach to use to purify water, it is perfectly safe to drink.

[@princessmarshella654]

Thank you for making me drinking water after listening to sweatshirt

[@LordYafar]

I'm just listening

[@izzyreads4084]

How long does it have to sit?

[@AlaskaGranny]

Stir and let stand for 30 minutes. The water should have a slight chlorine odor. If it doesn’t, repeat the dosage and let stand for another 15 minutes before use. If the chlorine taste is too strong, pour the water from one clean container to another and let it stand for a few hours before use.

[@georgehimon1445]

Store it really ,it comes out your spicket.

[@AlaskaGranny]

Store water for when it doesn't flow from the tap, or is contaminated.

[@liljaystaysflossin4499]

I thought bleach would be a bit dangerous

[@AlaskaGranny]

From the CDC website If you don’t have safe bottled water and if boiling is not possible, you often can make small quantities of filtered and settled water safer to drink by using a chemical disinfectant such as unscented household chlorine bleach.

[@MajorHeadRush]

you are aware of the fact that chlorine is a known carcinogen right?

[@AlaskaGranny]

In an emergency situation where regular water service has been interrupted and water is contaminated, drink bottled water, filtered water, or boiled water. If you cannot boil contaminated water, use regular unscented chlorine bleach to disinfect or sanitize water. Stir and let it stand for 30 minutes. If the chlorine taste is too strong, pour the water from one clean container to another and let it sit a few hours. Bleach effectively kills bacteria, viruses, stops smells, and the bleach breaks down. It's effective germ killing alkaline property is neutralized quickly. Over time, stored bleach loses its potency, and only water is left. Bleach is a safe way to treat contaminated water. If you choose not to use this method, there are plenty of other ways to ensure you have safe, drinking water.

[@ChetYoubetchya-it5zv]

But then aren't you also harming yourself while drinking bleached water?

[@tristenwilliams1943]

You already drink bleached water, it’s chlorine. It’s in all water. Not saying it’s good, but it’s true.

[@alienbroart6957]

I thought drinking bleach was poisonous.

[@AlaskaGranny]

No one is suggesting you drink bleach. Use a few drops of bleach to purify water.