China was due to launch its new plant-based disinfectant brand – Botanical Hygiene – at the end of March. There are warning labels on all bleach products about never combining it with supplies containing ammonia or “other household chemicals,” but how possible is that to follow?

A common misconception occurs when people assume this ingredient is where the chlorine in chlorinated bleach comes from; however, like I mentioned above, it occurs as a reaction between sodium hydroxide and sodium chloride. Throughout history, the process of “bleaching” has been accomplished by a number of methods, the earliest form that of spreading cloth out in an open area of land, known as a bleachfield, to be whitened by water and the sun. However, when these substances touch bleach, they create chloroform… You know, the stuff in movies that kidnappers use to knock people out. Direct contact with the solid or with concentrated solutions causes thermal and chemical burns leading to deep-tissue injuries. Still, some of the dangers of bleach are not well-known, and people continue to mix products and expose themselves and their families to dangerous chemicals, all in the name of cleanliness.They’re now developed with brand-new naturally derived cleaning ingredients to deliver our most powerful clean yet, so surfaces all around your home are left dirt-free and keep sparkling for longer.

Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. Clearpay lends you a fixed amount of credit so you can pay for your purchase over 4 instalments, due every 2 weeks. Children’s Toys – Children’s toys tend to get covered in muck fairly often and fairly quickly, but with some Cif Cream, a damp cloth and a few wipes, they’ll be back to spotless before you know it.Chlorine gas can also cause chemical pneumonitis , a condition identified by coughing, difficulty breathing, the feeling of not being able to get enough air (air hunger), wet/gurgling chest sounds and burning in the chest. For years, our OMO brand – or Persil, Surf Excel, Rinso or Breeze depending on where you live – has encouraged children’s outdoor play and its benefits for their wellbeing and development. Fortunately, most cases aren’t extremely dangerous because of the noxious smell bleach presents, which stops the majority of kids or animals from drinking much of the substance. Some sources even suggest that bleach use on porous surfaces can cause mold growth in areas where it wasn’t before.

When autocomplete results are available use tab to enter results, whilst in results use tab and tab+shift or up and down arrows to scroll through the results and enter to navigate to that result. Aeruginosa, enveloped viruses like Sars-Cov2 and Modified Vaccinia Ankara, when used as directed on pack. Social listening in Turkey showed that ‘laundry’ was one of the most talked about topics and there was a spike in OMO mentions in laundry hygiene conversations. Chlorine poisoning is a definite concern when using bleach products with sodium hydroxide and sodium chloride.

Get in touch with Unilever and specialist teams in our headquarters, or find contacts around the world. Some Cif Cream on a cotton cloth will have your trainers and wellies looking boxfresh again in no time. Cupboard doors – For those unsightly smears or marks on your cupboard doors, grab a damp cloth with some Cif Cream on, and wipe away. Unilever has some of the world’s most recognisable – and effective – bleach, surface cleaner and laundry detergent brands.