What happens when we add water in Dettol?

When H2O is added to the dettol liquid its oil droplets become suspended in the water droplets, creating something called an Emulsion. It is that state of emulsion that causes the colour to change with its response to light.

How do you dilute Dettol for disinfecting?

Bathing: 1/2 to 1 capful of Dettol to bath water. Household: Laundry: 3 capfuls of Dettol to 2.5 litres of water. Floors and other hard surfaces: 3 capfuls of Dettol to 2.5 litres of water.

Why does Dettol go white in water?

Dettol is an emulsion (oil in water). Dettol upon contact with H2O turns white because when H2O is added to the dettol liquid its oil droplets become suspended in the water droplets, It is that state of emulsion that causes the colour to change with its response to light.

How do you mix Dettol with water?

for household grade disinfection, prepare a 1:20 dilution using 20 mL of Dettol Liquid to 400 mL of water. Wipe down hard surfaces around the home. No need to rinse. Discard diluted solutions after use.

Should I dilute Dettol?

How do you clean a wound? Using Dettol Antiseptic Liquid to clean cuts or scratches can help protect the wound from infection. Make sure to dilute the Dettol first by mixing 20ml with 400ml of water. This diluted mixture can then be used to cleanse the wound.

Can we take head bath with Dettol water?

For dandruff: one tablespoonful of Dettol diluted in one pint of warm water. Saturate hair and scalp for 10 minutes, then shampoo. For spots and pimples: bathe the affected area daily with one tablespoonful of Dettol diluted in half a pint of warm water (not for eczematous conditions). For external use only.

Can I dilute Dettol with water?

Antiseptic: Prepare a 1:20 dilution using 20 mL (approximately 1 capful) of Dettol Liquid in 400 mL of water. Liberally cleanse the affected area with diluted Dettol Liquid until the area is wiped clean.

Is diluted Dettol safe for skin?

Absolutely. Dettol Liquid Original is an antibacterial product that can be used on skin.

How much Dettol do I mix with water?

Antiseptic: Prepare a 1:20 dilution using 20mL (approximately 1 capful) of Dettol Liquid in 400mL of water. Liberally cleanse the affected area with diluted Dettol Liquid until the area is wiped clean.

Can I wash my face with Dettol water?

‘I would scrub my skin until it bled. I got so desperate I even tried washing my face with pure Dettol, which was so dangerous. It made no difference, nothing did. Dettol warns against using the product undiluted, and on its website states it should be used with ‘one capful to half pint of warm water’.

Can we wash hair with Dettol water?