Wescodyne usage: ounces, gallons, and immersion time?

• A. 2 oz; 3 gal; 1 min
• B. 4 oz; 6 gal; 3 min
• C. 3 oz; 5 gal; 2 min
• D. 5 oz; 4 gal; 4 min

Answer: (C)

The key idea is using a sanitizer at the correct dilution and giving it the required contact time to effectively kill microbes on utensils. For Wescodyne, the label specifies mixing 3 ounces of product into 5 gallons of water and immersing the utensils for 2 minutes. That pairing results in the proper sanitizer concentration (the target ppm) and enough time for the sanitizer to work.

Using less sanitizer per gallon would not reach the needed concentration to sanitize effectively, while using more could leave residues or cause damage. Immersion times shorter than 2 minutes may not achieve the intended microbial kill, and longer times don’t provide additional benefit and could introduce unnecessary risks or wear on equipment. The other options don’t match the label’s recommended dilution and contact time, so they’re not reliably effective.