How Do You Mix Hypochlorous Acid Correctly?
Hypochlorous acid is mixed by combining one River Refresh Activation Packetâ„¢ with the correct amount of distilled, purified/filtered or bottled water, then gently shaking to activate. The process takes less than 30 seconds, but using the correct water, bottle, and packet size is essential to achieve the intended concentration.
Before You Mix
- Use the River Refresh bottle (opaque, BPA-free)
- Use the correct bottle size for the packet (16oz bottle with one 16oz Activation Packetâ„¢)
- Make sure the bottle is clean and has not been used for other products
- Use only one Activation Packetâ„¢ at a time
3 Simple Steps
- Insert — Place the Activation Packet™ into the bottle. Do not cut or open it.
- Add Water — Fill with distilled, purified/filtered, or bottled water. Do not use tap water.
- Shake — Secure the sprayer and gently shake to activate.
When mixed and stored properly, you can expect up to 45 days of the intended formulation at the targeted pH and concentration.
What Reduces Hypochlorous Acid Effectiveness?
Hypochlorous acid loses effectiveness when the initial mix is compromised or when it is exposed to conditions that break down the solution. Avoid these factors to maintain expected performance.
Avoid at Mixing
- Tap water — minerals and chlorine alter the chemistry and reduce effectiveness
- Previously used or contaminated bottles — residue from other products interferes with the solution
- Metal containers — can negatively affect the solution
Avoid After Mixing
- Light — direct sunlight (UV) such as leaving the bottle outside or on a windowsill
- Heat — hot environments like cars, garages, or stovetop
- Air — leaving the bottle open
Exposure to sunlight, heat, and air breaks down hypochlorous acid. Greater exposure leads to faster loss of HOCl, reducing effectiveness.
Air inside the bottle (headspace) also contributes to gradual breakdown, and the air gap increases as the solution is used.
Proper mixing and controlled storage help maintain the intended concentration so the solution performs as expected.
Key Takeaways
- Mix using distilled, purified/filtered, or bottled water — never tap water
- Do not cut or open the Activation Packet™ — insert it whole
- Use River Refresh bottles — do not reuse other containers or use metal bottles
- Avoid sunlight, heat, and leaving the bottle open
- When mixed and stored properly, expect up to 45 days of the intended formulation at the targeted pH and concentration
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