Antimicrobial concentrations and mixtures of highly charged hydrogen ions and very soluble, active copper sulfate mixed together for controlling pathogens, namely, salmonella, listeria, staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and spoilage bacteria, namely, pseudomonas fluorescens, shewanella putrefaciens and odors; antimicrobial concentrations and mixtures for animal footbaths that chemically cleanse animal hooves and aid in the reduction of common ailments and lameness associated with prolonged periods of exposure to slurry; antimicrobial concentrations and mixtures used as pen sprays, baths and washes for poultry and animals that controls bacteria, reduce odors, reduces blisters and ammonia buildup in areas where poultry and animals are raised or kept; antimicrobial concentrations, mixtures, washes, baths and sprays for controlling bacteria and reducing odors in and around farms, processing plants and abattoirs that result from processing fish and meat products; antimicrobial sprays, baths and washes for controlling bacteria and reducing odors when used to clean farm equipment, dairy sheds and wash-down areas where animals are present; antimicrobial sprays, baths and washes for use with feet and hooves of animals, namely cattle, and for use in pens of birds, namely poultry and turkeys; antimicrobial concentrations, mixtures, washes, baths and sprays for controlling bacteria and reducing odors in manure pits and storage ponds; antimicrobial concentrations, mixtures, washes, baths and sprays for controlling bacteria and reducing odors in drinking water; antimicrobial concentrations, mixtures, washes, baths and sprays for controlling microbes and reducing odors in fruits and vegetables at both a pre and post harvest stage; antimicrobial concentrations, mixtures, washes, baths and sprays for controlling bacteria in animal feedstuffs and grain; antimicrobial concentrations, mixtures, washes, baths and sprays for controlling bacteria and reducing odors in ice used for storing fish and seafood; antimicrobial concentrations, mixtures, washes, baths and sprays for controlling bacteria and reducing odors in egg productions and processing; antimicrobial concentrations, mixtures, washes, baths and sprays for controlling bacteria and reducing odors in food production plants