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Bleach Alternative | Shaklee Basic G

              

Kill bacteria without the noxious fumes. Basic G- A better bleach alternative

For a simple, safer way to kill bacteria you must find a disinfectant that kills at least 99.9 percent of germs.

What is Basic G Shaklee?

​Shaklee Basic G is a powerful germicide/fungicide developed by The Shaklee Corporation, Basic G is a home disinfectant that kills 99.9% germs.

Basic G is a germicide (liquid acid disinfectant), which is the best way to kill bacteria and germs (microbes). It is best known for being a more natural bleach alternative.

It is registered with the EPA, which means it has been tested and confirmed as a germicide, that kills on contact 99.9% germs of over 40 different types, including several flu (including influenza type A), strep and animal viruses as well as fungi.

For the complete list of the 40 confirmed household germs (microbes), viruses and fungi that are destroyed by Basic- G see the Pathogen Reference Sheet below:

Basic-G® Germicide - Pathogen Reference Sheet

This product is a multipurpose neutral pH germicidal and detergent for use in households.

Disinfects, cleans, and deodorizes the following hard, nonporous, inanimate surfaces: floors, walls, metal surfaces, stainless steel surfaces, glazed porcelain, plastic surfaces.

Dilution: 1:256 (660 ppm quaternary strength) - 1 ounce per 2 gallons of water; ½ ounce per gallon of water. Use 2 ounces per gallon of water to kill Adenovirus Type 7.

EPA Registration Number: 47371-129-7294

Basic-G® is effective against the following pathogens:

 Bacteria

·        Pseudomonas aeruginosa1

·         Staphylococcus aureus1

·        Salmonella enterica

·        Acinetobacter calcoaceticus

·        Bordetella bronchiseptica

·        Chlamydia psittaci

·        Community Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (NRS384) (USA300)

·        Community Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (NRS123) (USA400)

·        Enterobacter aerogenes

·        Enterobacter cloacae

·        Enterococcus faecalis – Vancomycin Resistant (VRE)

·         Escherichia coli1

·        Fusobacterium necrophorum

·        Klebsiella pneumoniae1

·        Legionella pneumophila

·         Listeria monocytogenes

·        Pasteurella multocida

·         Proteus mirabilis

·         Proteus vulgaris

·        Salmonella enteritidis

·         Salmonella typhi

·        Salmonella typhimurium

·        Serratia marcescens

·        Shigella flexneri

·        Shigella sonnei

·        Staphylococcus aureus – Methicillin resistant (MRSA)

·        Staphylococcus aureus – Vancomycin Intermediate

·        Resistant (VISA)

·        Staphylococcus epidermis 2

·        Streptococcus faecalis1

·        Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep)

Viruses

·        Adenovirus Type 4

·        Adenovirus Type 7 -mixed 2 oz. Basic-G/gallon of water

·        Hepatitis B Virus [HBV]

·        Hepatitis C Virus [HCV]

·        Herpes Simplex Type 1 ¹

·        Herpes Simplex Type 2²

·        Human Coronavirus

·        HIV-1 [AIDS virus]

·        Influenza A / Hong Kong Flu Virus

·        Pandemic 2009 H1N1 Influenza A vi swine flu]

·        Respiratory Syncytial Virus [RSV]

·        Rotavirus [WA]

·        Rubella [German Measles]

·        SARS Associated Coronavirus

·        Vaccinia [Pox virus]

Animal Viruses

*Avian Influenza (H5N1)

*Avian polyomavirus

*Canine distemper

*Equine Herpes Virus Type 1

*Feline coronavirus

*Feline leukemia

*Feline panleukopenia virus

*Feline picornavirus

*Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis

*Infectious bronchitis (Avian IBV)

*Newcastle Disease

*Porcine parvovirus

*Pseudorabies (PRV)

*Rabies

*Transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGE)

Fungi

·        Aspergillus niger

·        Candida albicans

·        Trichophyton mentagrophytes (Athlete’s Foot Fungus)

1 ATCC & antibiotic-resistant strain

2 Antibiotic-resistant only

* Virucidal __________________________________________________________________

Use of this product according to the labeling is subject to the use precautions and limitations imposed by the label affixed to the container for Basic-G.

Basic G is a more natural alternative to bleach. However, it is a germicide (an acidic fluid) which means its purpose is to kill living organisms. Anything that can kill has to be somewhat toxic. For that nature, Shaklee Basic G and other home disinfectants should always be treated and handled with caution.

The active ingredients in Basic G Shaklee are: 

·        Didecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride (DDAC) 10.14%

·        Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride 6.76%

·        Inert Ingredients 83.10%

According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) an inert ingredient is an active ingredient that plays a key role in pesticides, solvents, or to protect the product from sunlight and/or to maintain a longer shelf life

What About A Homemade Natural Bleach Alternative

Some people think it’s cheaper to make a natural bleach alternative, but doers beware. Most web solutions point people to hydrogen peroxide and vinegar. First of all both of these products alone are in fact a germicide because they are a liquid acid. However, alone they are very weak when diluted starting around 1 to 15 parts water. Moreover, when mixed together a Parasitic Acid is created that you wouldn’t want anywhere near your face or skin. Shaklee Basic G gets the job done as a bleach alternative whether you need to clean unsanitary areas in the bathroom, areas around food prep where raw meat can produce germs like listeria in your kitchen, or needing to disinfect your laundry without the bleaching effect.

A common household needs an EPA registered home disinfectant if they hope to find the best way to kill bacteria in their home.

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Shaklee Basic G

Always concentrated

Shelf life Up to 3 Years & starts to break down after 2 &1/2 years

1 TBS per gallon of water

Fills a 16oz spray bottle 512 times

Once mixed it lasts 30 days

Kills germs up to 72 hours

Clorox Bleach

Shelf Life Up to 1 Year & starts breaking down after 6 months

2 Tbsp per gallon of water

Fills a 16oz spray bottle 512 times

Once mixed it lasts 1 day

Kills germs up 24 hours

The reason Basic G can out-perform their leading competitor as a more natural bleach alternative has to do with it’s molecular structure. It doesn’t supply oxygen, which means better ways to kill bacteria because they can’t breathe. This not only makes the product safer, but also more effective.

​This is the reason why Basic G, when mixed with water can be used as a deodorizer without airborne toxicities or a remedy to cure athlete’s foot.

Fore more Information (or to obtain additional usage instructions for Shaklee Basic-G contact:

LifeQuest Health: lifequesthealth@gmail.com 

Call or text your request to Michele Pickens  805.423.2064

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Basic G is a concentrated germicide so it is necessary to dilute before use (unless disinfecting a body of water such as a fountain, water feature, or toilet bowl) In this case pouring 1TBS of concentrate per gallon of water will suffice without pre-diluting.)

Always follow label instructions, paying special attention to the dilution rates, precautions, and contact time.

The most common method of use is to add ½ to ¾ of a teaspoon to a 16-oz. bottle of water directly and your disinfectant is ready to be used.

Basic G is most effective when washing down counter tops, bathroom wash areas, diaper pails, and other hard, non-porous surfaces that your hands come in contact with. Any area that needs disinfecting can be done so with Basic G.

For the tough, nasty germs and viruses or the difficult cleaning jobs the solution ratio can simply be adjusted to the higher strength of ¾ tsp in a 16 oz. sprayer( ie. dog/pet kennels, sick rooms or nurseries).