Finished eco enzyme is concentrated. Almost every use starts with diluting it, sometimes heavily. The numbers below are community-standard starting points; adjust upward or downward once you see how your batch behaves.
Two numbers to remember. When you brew: water starts at 60% of the container volume, then sugar and scraps follow the 1 : 3 : 10 ratio by weight. When you use it: the standard light dilution is 1 ml of finished eco enzyme to 1000 ml of water.
| Use | Ratio | How to apply |
|---|---|---|
| Floor mopping | 1 : 200 to 1 : 1000 | Two capfuls per bucket of water. Mop as normal. |
| Kitchen surfaces | 1 : 100 | In a spray bottle. Spray, wait a minute, wipe. |
| Bathroom cleaning | 1 : 50 | Stronger for soap scum and hard water residue. |
| Greasy dishes | 1 : 10 to 1 : 50 | Or mix eco enzyme, dish soap and water 1 : 1 : 5. |
| Stove and kitchen area | 1 : 1 : 5 | Eco enzyme, soap and water. Wipe down after cooking. |
| Glass and mirrors | 1 : 200 | Spray on, wipe with a lint-free cloth. |
| Toilet bowl | Undiluted, sparingly | Pour in, leave overnight, brush and flush. |
| Plant fertiliser | 1 : 1000 | One capful (1 ml) per litre of water. Every two weeks. |
| Room and air spray | 1 : 1000 | 1 ml per litre in a fine mister. Also used in air purifier tanks. |
| Garden pest spray | 1 : 500 | Spray on leaves at dusk, not in direct sun. |
| Washing produce | 1 capful : 1 basin | Soak fruit and vegetables up to 45 minutes, then rinse with clean water. |
| Compost accelerator | 1 : 100 | Sprinkle on the pile weekly. |
| Laundry, in-wash | 1 cup direct | Add to the drum with your usual detergent. Skip fabric softener. |
| Laundry, concentrate mix | 1 : 1 : 500 | Eco enzyme, liquid detergent and water for machine washing. |
| Laundry pre-soak | 1 : 50 | Soak stained items for an hour before washing. |
| Drain treatment | 1 cup direct | Pour undiluted down the sink at night, weekly. |
| Pet-area deodoriser | 1 : 100 | Spray on cleaned litter trays and cage bases. |
| Pet washing | 1 : 15 to 1 : 10 | Dilute well, avoid eyes and ears, rinse thoroughly. |
| Brass and metal polish | Undiluted | Apply on a cloth, rub, rinse and dry. |
General rules
- Weaker than you think is usually enough. Start with the ratios above; go stronger only if the weaker mix does not work.
- Always test on a small area first, especially on fabric, stone and painted surfaces.
- The smell dissipates within an hour of application. If it lingers, you used too much.
- Do not mix with bleach or other cleaning chemicals. Eco enzyme is acidic; the reaction will neutralise both and can produce fumes.
Do not use undiluted eco enzyme on plants, ever. The acidity will scorch leaves and can kill young roots. The one-to-a-thousand ratio for fertiliser is not conservative; it is what the plant can actually handle.
Ratios that circulate but we do not endorse
Charts shared in community groups also list body and health uses: bathing and hair washing at 1 : 500, mouthwash and toothbrushing at 1 : 10, foot soaks described as heavy-metal detox, applying the concentrate to boils, scrapes and skin problems, and placing bottles near phones or computers to 'absorb radiation'. We list them so you know what you are reading, not as instructions.
There is no reliable evidence behind any of the body, medical or anti-radiation claims above. Do not use eco enzyme as a mouthwash, on wounds, or as a detox treatment. Radiation absorption is not a thing a jar of fermented fruit can do.
On skin and clothes
Diluted eco enzyme is not harsh on skin, but the concentrate is acidic enough to irritate cuts and sensitive areas. Wear gloves if you are cleaning for extended periods.
It does not bleach fabric, but repeated undiluted contact can dull dark colours over time. Rinse fabric-contact areas well after cleaning.
There are no reliable studies on eco enzyme as a personal hygiene product. Do not use it as a mouthwash, on wounds, or as a substitute for medical soap regardless of what you read online.