Hypochlorous Acid vs. Bleach

Why Hypochlorous kills germs better than bleach

Hypochlorous acid kills pathogens better than bleach, because it has a smaller molecular structure that's able to get into a cell more easily than bleach can. 

Hypochlorous acid also has an electrical charge that is neutral, while bacteria have a net negative electrical charge around their cell walls. Because HOCl isn't positively or negatively charged, it can  invade bacterial cells easily, and disarm them by disrupting the structure of proteins. When the proteins lose their complex structures, they begin to die.

Another benefit is that HOCl is able to perform what's called a "Mechanical kill." This means they are able to inactivate it from the inside out, before it gets a chance to mutate!

Would you feel safe spraying bleach on your hands, arms, face, or feet? How about in your mouth and eyes? While you would probably never do this with bleach, you can rest assured that hypochlorous acid can be used safely without irritation to skin or mucus membranes.

Many people are sensitive to chlorine bleach. But HOCl is a weak acid that is strong enough to kill pathogens, yet its chlorine smell dissipates quickly after being sprayed in the air.

Bleach activates the "heat shock protein" in pathogens, and HOCl does the same, without the negative side effects. You can read about it in this study, and this article.