The Impact of Hypochlorous

For individuals with limited access to sterile bandages, safe water and medical clinics, a cut on a hand can lead to serious illness and even death. Wounds are susceptible to harmful bacteria that can prevent it from healing properly.

In a typical clinical setting, medical professionals may use a chemical compound called hypochlorous acid to kill the harmful bacteria on the wound. This gentle yet powerful antimicrobial skin cleanser cleans the wound and allows it to heal. Additionally, hypochlorous acid can be used as a surface disinfectant. While this compound is easy to obtain in developed countries, it’s not widely available for the most vulnerable people in the developing world due to its cost.

In addition to producing safe water, New Life International’s patented Water Purification System has the ability to produce hypochlorous acid for communities most in need. NLI staff and volunteers provide instruction and supplies to transform the NLI Water Purification System into the “NLI H2autO Hypochlorous System” which can produce up to 15 gallons (57 liters) of hypochlorous acid in approximately 3-5 hours. This life-saving disinfectant can then be bottled and distributed to medical professionals so that everything from a simple cut to a more serious wound can be cleaned and healed. “Heal the sick, and tell them, ‘The Kingdom of God is near you now,’” - Luke 10:9

Using Hypochlorous for Wound Care in the Field

If I use hypochlorous, which is affordable, and it works, it’s nothing short of a miracle.

-Elizabeth Edwards, Wound Care Nurse