| Here are some facts which regard to the use of | | | | - Coughing |
| "bleach" when cleaning. | | | | - Shortness of breath |
| Bleach as we all know is a cleaning agent found in | | | | - Chest pain |
| every household. It is used to kill all types of bacteria | | | | - Wheezing |
| and has a PH value of around 12.5. Just in case you | | | | - Nausea |
| are not aware of it a PH of 12.5 can easily cause 2nd | | | | - Watery eyes |
| degree chemical burns if it is used in a concentrated | | | | - Irritation to the throat, nose and eyes |
| solution and kill and dissolve almost all forms of | | | | - Pneumonia and fluid in the lungs |
| bacteria. Apart from this it has been used as a | | | | However, here are some tips with regard to the |
| cleaning agent for years now, where people have | | | | prevention/solution of its harmful effects. |
| been putting it in their laundry, using it to disinfect, | | | | 1) NEVER mix acid cleansers with chlorine bleach or |
| and cleaning all sorts of surfaces. The use of bleach | | | | ammonias with chlorine bleach. It can be very |
| has become even easier with Chlorine (bleach) being | | | | dangerous as it will produce a toxic gas. |
| used as part of toilet, tub, shower, all purpose, | | | | 2) NEVER swallow chlorine bleach or allow your skin |
| bathroom and kitchen cleaners. But in reality, we | | | | to come in contact with bleach for any amount of |
| should avoid using this dangerous product. | | | | time. If you swallow or get bleach in your eyes, |
| It also contains several other toxic, harmful chemicals, | | | | contact your nearest poison control center |
| some of which include: | | | | immediately. |
| - Potassium Manganate | | | | 3) Keep clothes and other fabrics away from bleach |
| - Hydrogen Peroxide | | | | because it can take away the color, and without |
| - Sodium Peroxide | | | | being rinsed away can damage it further by making |
| - Borax | | | | the fabrics thinner or even eating them away |
| - Sodium Perborate | | | | completely. |
| Each of the above chemicals is very strong oxidants | | | | 4) If you are swimming in a chlorinated pool, make |
| and plays its role in the process of bleaching. | | | | sure to wash your hair very soon after. If you let |
| So, you already know what bleach consists of, and | | | | the chlorine sit in your hair for any extended amount |
| Orlando Maids will now focus on its direct harms and | | | | of time, it can damage and discolor your hair. |
| damages one can do or sustain with the misuse of | | | | Hence, it would be safe to say that, "Bleach is not |
| simple household bleach. | | | | only environmentally unfriendly, it's also potentially |
| According to Orlando Maids, if bleach is mixed with | | | | toxic." Orlando Maids warns, "It is in our best interest |
| ammonia, toxic gases called "Chloramines" are | | | | to understand the harms of bleach and one must |
| produced. One should take note according to our | | | | question if is safe to use bleach in such quantities all |
| experts at Orlando Maids, exposure to chloramines | | | | the while knowing of the effects of misuse of bleach. |
| gases can produce the following symptoms: | | | | |