Which household product can disinfect clear water in an emergency?

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  1. Scented dish soap
  2. Unscented chlorine bleach
  3. White vinegar

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References

  1. CDC: Water Treatment When Hiking, Camping or Traveling www.cdc.gov/drinking-water/prevention/water-treatment-hiking-camping-traveling.html Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. CDC: Water Treatment When Hiking, Camping or Traveling www.cdc.gov/drinking-water/prevention/water-treatment-hiking-camping-traveling.html Checked 2026-10-12.

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