Sniper-T
10-25-2011, 12:59 PM
Directions:
1. Wash your hands well with soap and water.
2. Measure out 32 ounces (4 cups) of clean water. Pour into a clean pan and allow water to boil for 15 minutes.
3. Remove pan from heat.
4. Using a sterile measuring spoon, add 1/2 tsp. of of baking soda to the water.
5. Measure bleach according to the strength that is desired:
For full stregnth – add 3 oz. bleach or 95 ml.
For 1/2 strength – add 3 tbls. + 1/2 tsp. or 48 ml
For 1/4 strength – add 1 tbls. +2 tsp. or 24 ml.
For 1/8 stregnth – add 2 1/2 tsp. or 12-14 ml.
6. Place the solution in a jar and close it tightly with a sterile lid. Cover the closed jar with tin foil to protect it from sunlight.
7. Throw away any unused portion of the antiseptic within 48 hours of use. This solution can be made up to a month prior to using and stored away
Uses For Dakin’s Solution
Minor scrapes
Skin and tissue infections
Can be used before and after surgical procedures to prevent infection
Can be used as a mouth wash (should not be swallowed)
Used as a wound irrigator solution to clean wounds
Can be applied as a wet-to-moist dressing for wounds
According to WebMD, “The body’s own wound-healing tissues and fluids can decrease the antibacterial effect of Dakin’s solution. Therefore, this solution is often used only once daily for minor wounds and twice daily for heavily draining or contaminated wounds… Additionally, protect the surrounding healthy skin with a moisture barrier ointment (i.e. petroleum jelly) or skin sealant as needed to prevent irritation.”
1. Wash your hands well with soap and water.
2. Measure out 32 ounces (4 cups) of clean water. Pour into a clean pan and allow water to boil for 15 minutes.
3. Remove pan from heat.
4. Using a sterile measuring spoon, add 1/2 tsp. of of baking soda to the water.
5. Measure bleach according to the strength that is desired:
For full stregnth – add 3 oz. bleach or 95 ml.
For 1/2 strength – add 3 tbls. + 1/2 tsp. or 48 ml
For 1/4 strength – add 1 tbls. +2 tsp. or 24 ml.
For 1/8 stregnth – add 2 1/2 tsp. or 12-14 ml.
6. Place the solution in a jar and close it tightly with a sterile lid. Cover the closed jar with tin foil to protect it from sunlight.
7. Throw away any unused portion of the antiseptic within 48 hours of use. This solution can be made up to a month prior to using and stored away
Uses For Dakin’s Solution
Minor scrapes
Skin and tissue infections
Can be used before and after surgical procedures to prevent infection
Can be used as a mouth wash (should not be swallowed)
Used as a wound irrigator solution to clean wounds
Can be applied as a wet-to-moist dressing for wounds
According to WebMD, “The body’s own wound-healing tissues and fluids can decrease the antibacterial effect of Dakin’s solution. Therefore, this solution is often used only once daily for minor wounds and twice daily for heavily draining or contaminated wounds… Additionally, protect the surrounding healthy skin with a moisture barrier ointment (i.e. petroleum jelly) or skin sealant as needed to prevent irritation.”