https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/2d30086b-dbe0-4d22-b061-0aa7a26884da The ability to disinfect surfaces and water is a foundational item on every good prepper's list. You need to disinfect surfaces to prevent the spread of disease and to kill pathogens lurking in the water. Initially, you may consider using regular liquid bleach to satisfy both of these needs until you learn that bleach only maintains potency for about 6 months. There is no way that you can store a year's supply of fresh liquid bleach. The answer lies in powdered or granulated calcium hypochlorite. It will last for about 10 years if stored correctly and you can mix up a fresh batch whenever you need it. In this video, we discuss what type of calcium hypochlorite to purchase, how to store it, and how to use it as a disinfectant. *** Jay Whimpey, PE, President of The American Civil Defense Association has run some calculations that suggest a higher amount of 68 percent calcium hypochlorite should be used to make a 6% solution. He recommends 1 1/2 Tablespoons per cup of water. You can learn more at our post: Disinfecting Water Using Calcium Hypochlorite https://theprovidentprepper.org/disinfecting-water-using-calcium-hypochlorite/ Links to calcium hypochlorite and plastic mason jar lids are below: DryTec 68% Calcium Hypochlorite https://amzn.to/34hwfCP Plastic mason jar lids https://amzn.to/3U2vmap Storing large amounts can be dangerous. You get the best price when you purchase in bulk. Get some friends together and share a case. We recently worked out a deal with USA Berkey Water Filters to get you a discount on a quality water filter that will remove both biological and chemical contaminants. Go to USA Berkey Water Filters https://bit.ly/3Q7VZXY - Use promo code PROVIDENT10 for a 10% discount on your purchase. You can learn more about emergency water and sanitation in these posts. Making Water Safe to Drink: 7 Disinfection Techniques https://theprovidentprepper.org/making-water-safe-to-drink-7-disinfection-techniques/ Prepping for Basic Emergency Sanitation https://theprovidentprepper.org/prepping-for-basic-emergency-sanitation/ Emergency Water Filters -- Guiding You Through the Maze https://theprovidentprepper.org/emergency-water-filters-guiding-you-through-the-maze/ Thanks for being part of the solution! TheProvidentPrepper.org is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. This site also participates in other affiliate programs and is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:47:58 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/2d30086b-dbe0-4d22-b061-0aa7a26884da All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.