What Is the Correct Dilution for Sanitising Detergent?

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Chlorine-based sanitising detergent is diluted at a 5–10% concentration with water for standard floor cleaning and sanitisation. This means the product is mixed with water before use, rather than applied neat. The chosen ratio can be adjusted within that range depending on how soiled the floor is and how much odour control is required. The detergent is also suitable for tiles, walls, and stainless steel surfaces, and is designed to neutralise unpleasant smells while leaving a fresh aroma.

What Is the Correct Dilution for Sanitising Detergent?

If you are filling a mop bucket or floor-cleaning sprayer, staying within the 5–10% range helps keep the mixture consistent and easy to rinse. The sections below cover simple mixing examples, compatible surfaces, and when this dilution matters for everyday cleaning.

Preparing the 5–10% dilution

For a 5% mix, combine roughly 50 ml of chlorine-based sanitising detergent with 950 ml of water. For a 10% mix, use approximately 100 ml of detergent with 900 ml of water.

5% solution: 50 ml detergent + 950 ml water
10% solution: 100 ml detergent + 900 ml water

Use a clean measuring container or dosage cap to keep the ratio consistent. Mix gently before applying to the floor, and do not use the product undiluted for standard cleaning.

Surfaces and practical use

At this dilution, the detergent is suitable for standard cleaning of floors, tiles, walls, and stainless steel surfaces. It has a low to moderate foam level, which makes it easier to rinse or wipe after use.

The product contains 2.2% active chlorine, supporting its sanitising role. It also helps neutralise odours and leaves a fresh aroma, which can be useful in busy or enclosed areas.

When this dilution matters

Accurate dilution is particularly useful in settings where floors are cleaned frequently, such as kitchens, utility rooms, and commercial spaces. A consistent mix helps avoid overuse, which can make rinsing harder, and underuse, which may reduce cleaning performance.

For heavily soiled floors, working near the upper end of the range can be more practical, while lightly used floors may only need the lower end.

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For a complete floor-care routine, match the correct dilution with the right preparation step. If you are dealing with paint residue, dried epoxy, or greasy build-up before the final sanitising mop, pair this detergent with a suitable scraper or degreaser from the floor cleaning and paint removal range.