What type of container should be used for soaking?
A. Polyethylene plastic containers are recommended for soaking. This is the type bucket we provide in our home care kit. We recommend keeping the solution in an air-tight container when not in use to reduce contamination and evaporation of the solution. PVC containers are not the container of choice because they may become tacky to the touch after long exposure to Control III solution. Q. How long does Control III Disinfectant last? A. Control III Disinfectant, as a concentrate in its original container, has a shelf life of five (5) years. However, after a solution has been made up at a dilution of one ounce per gallon of water, the solution can be reused for up to 14 days. It should be changed sooner if it becomes visibly dirty. Control III Test Strips can be purchased, which, when immersed in a solution of Control III, turn color to indicate if the solution is still active. Q. What is the recommended soak time for Control III Disinfectant? A. Ten minutes is the soak time required by