Urine test is very common to determine some kind of diseases like disease of kidneys, usage of drugs and alcohol, diabetes and even pregnancy. PH which is hydrogen helps to find the basic of any solution. There are PH strips in the market and also you can make one at home by using your household items. It keeps a track of the alkaline which is present is your daily diet. Wide ranges of Urine PH test paper are available in a pack which gives you a proper and accurate result which is easy to use, is safest and fastest and economical too!
Making a PH strip at home is easy but you need to be careful because of the levels of PH. The basic level of PH is from 7 and above, being 1 to 6 are acidic. The homemade PH strip can not only be used to urine but for other tests such as for juices, saliva, bleach and other liquids. For the accuracy of the PH paper please consult your doctor before you start using them.
Below are few steps for making a Urine PH test paper:
1. Collect red cabbage with its head, strainer (mesh), coffee filter, a tray, bowl and a blender for making a PH test paper.
2. Take the blender and cut the head of the red cabbage into pieces. Put two cups of hot water in it and mix them or grind them to a fine paste or a puree.
3. For the PH indicator, separate the water solution using a mesh strainer and leave the bits and pieces of the red cabbage. Collect the water in a bowl.
4. With 1/2 inches and wide, cut the coffee filter in strips.
5. Dip these strips in the solution which you have prepared for 4-5 hours as it will be your PH test paper for urine.
6. Remove the strips from the solution and leave it to dry out without over lapping each other by leaving space between each strip. Make sure you are using a disposable tray which is stain proof too. Once dried, your urine PH test paper is ready to use.
