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Bleach Hydrogen Peroxide Disinfectant Comparison

Comparison of Bleaching and Hydrogen Peroxide Disinfectants
Bleaching and hydrogen peroxide disinfectants are both commonly used disinfectants in the world. Their efficacy and characteristics are different. Today, we will compare them in detail.

Bleaching, the chemical name is sodium hypochlorite solution. Its disinfection power is very strong. It can often be effective in killing common bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms. Such as typhoid bacillus and Escherichia coli, it is easy to be wiped out in case of bleaching. Cover because it can produce new oxygen and chlorination, destroy the structure and metabolic function of microorganisms, and cause their death. However, bleaching water is highly oxidizing and corrosive. If used improperly, it will be very harmful. Touch the skin, or cause burns; accidentally enter the eyes, can damage vision. And its smell is pungent and unpleasant. If the space is not well ventilated, it can cause discomfort and even cause respiratory diseases.

As for hydrogen peroxide disinfectant, that is, hydrogen peroxide. The decomposed products are water and oxygen, with no residual harm and good environmental protection. When disinfected, it can generate highly oxidizing hydroxyl radicals to attack microorganisms. It also has a good killing effect on stubborn microorganisms such as spores and viruses. And it is relatively mild in nature and less irritating to the skin and mucous membranes. However, the stability of hydrogen peroxide disinfectant is slightly less, and it is easy to decompose and fail under conditions such as light and high temperature. Therefore, when storing, it needs to be protected from light and cool places.

There are also differences in usage scenarios. Bleaching is often used to disinfect the environment and surfaces of objects, such as hospital floors, walls, tables and chairs in public places, etc. However, due to its corrosiveness, metal and vulnerable material surfaces should be used with caution. Hydrogen peroxide disinfectant is mostly used for wound disinfection, because it is mild and non-irritating, can effectively sterilize and facilitate wound healing. It is also used for disinfection of food processing equipment, because its decomposition products are harmless and will not contaminate food.

To sum up, bleaching has strong disinfection power, but it is corrosive and irritating; hydrogen peroxide disinfectant is environmentally friendly and mild, but its stability is insufficient. Users should choose it carefully according to actual needs and scenarios to achieve the best disinfection effect and ensure safety.