Use plain, unscented liquid bleach (5%–9% sodium hypochlorite): add 8 drops per gallon, mix, then wait 30 minutes before drinking.

Light spotting or a small, period-like flow for a few days is usual; soaking pads, passing large clots, or bleeding that ramps up needs prompt medical advice.

Light oozing and pink saliva for up to 24 hours is common, while steady bright-red flow that won’t slow with firm pressure needs dental help.

Period-like bleeding and clots for a few days, then lighter spotting that can last 1–2 weeks, is typical.

Postpartum bleeding often starts like a heavy period, then fades to pink, brown, and off-white discharge over the next few weeks.

Light spotting or pink/brown discharge for up to 6 weeks is often expected; period-level flow, clots, or a sudden surge needs a call to your surgeon.

Bleeding is often “too much” when you soak a pad or tampon in under 2 hours, bleed longer than 7 days, or feel dizzy, weak, or short of breath.

Light spotting for 1–2 days can happen early on, but heavier flow, clots, dizziness, or one-sided pain needs same-day medical care.

Most private wells need a shock dose that yields 100–200 ppm chlorine, and the bleach amount depends on the gallons of water in your well and system.

Most private wells can be shock-chlorinated with unscented 5–6% household bleach, sized by your well’s water depth and the gallons in your home’s plumbing.