How to Make Electrolyzed Water

Electrolyzed water is a powerful cleaner and germ killer. Scientists agree that it is powerful enough to kill even the most harmful germs without hurting us or the environment!

Electrolyzed water has been used for a long time in other countries, but it's just now gaining popularity in the US. The instructions outlined here will basically show you how to zap salt water with a little electricity. Afterward, you will have a nontoxic cleaner & disinfectant!

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• a cup
• a 9-volt battery
• 2 wires
• a little salt
• some purified water

1. 
    

   Fill the cup with the purified water. Add salt and mix thoroughly into the water.

2. 
    

   After stripping the ends of the wires, attach them to the positive connection end of the battery. Put the other stripped ends of the wires into the water, but make sure they don't touch each other.

3. 
    

   After a minute you will see small bubbles forming around the wires. This reaction is the Hydrogen and Oxygen breaking apart. Allow this reaction for just a few minutes, and then you can use this water for your cleaner.

Tips & Warnings

• I like to pour this into plain spray bottles. This makes it easy to use as a cleaner and disinfectant!
• The longer you allow the reaction to take place, the more acidic the solution becomes, and will cause skin irritation if too strong.
• Some people will actually drink electrolyzed water, but do not attempt that with the homemade variety!

[starlet67]

on 6/10/2009 What a great idea for a "green" cleaner!5*