Flash Multi Purpose Cleaning Spray with Bleach, 500ml

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In the 18th century, four scientists made discoveries related to chlorine that set off the creation of chlorine bleach as we understand it today. First of all, if you’re interested in decreasing your total chlorine exposure, you may want to look into installing water filters that rid your water of the chemical. Two options include point of use systems and point of entry systems. Point of entry or “whole house” filters are a great option because you know that even the water you use in the shower has been purified to eliminate chloroform-causing chlorine. ( 52 , 53 )

Flash Professional - Multi-Purpose Cleaner With Bleach Spray

For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned.The World Health Organization, in a release about common disinfectants, explains that chloroform is formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter. One class of organic matter that is of major concern are known as “humic substances.” Among the list of these substances are phenol and alcohol, two compounds excreted in human urine. ( 28 , 29 )

Flash Bleach Spray Multi Purpose Cleaner, 8 Litres (800 ml x

Bleach] acts as a potent oxidizing agent and often dissipates in side reactions so rapidly that little disinfection is accomplished until amounts in excess of the chlorine demand have been added.” This would be okay, except that alcohol isn’t the only substance that reacts with bleach to create chloroform gas. Water with a high enough level of “organic matter” (also known as dirt) can create chloroform gas. ( 25 ) Eight out of ten people in the US have noticeable chloroform levels in their body. ( 33 ) The length and heat of your shower directly impact the amount of chloroform to which you are exposed. ( 34 ) Even without combining it with other chemicals, bleach causes issues of its own. Bleach is more likely to cause respiratory problems than other cleaners. ( 41 ) Multiple studies have found that bleach can be particularly problematic for people with asthma or chronic bronchitis, although some small studies indicate it might alleviate some asthma symptoms. ( 42 , 43 )

Other lung injuries and respiratory conditions may occur as a result of inhalation of chlorine bleach. ( 47 , 48 ) For example, one study found that exposure to common cleaning chemicals, bleach in particular, resulted in a 24-32 percent increase in the probability of observed people developing COPD . ( 49 ) Ammonia is found on its own as a cleaning agent and in some glass cleaners. Even scarier is that there is ammonia in urine, which should result in even more caution when you clean anything soiled by urine. If ingested, undiluted, extra-strength bleach can burn the mouth, nasal passages, throat and stomach. 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.

Flash Spray with Bleach - Seager Home Solutions Flash Spray with Bleach - Seager Home Solutions

Bleach has been a common household disinfectant for many years. However, the ingredients it contains, in my opinion, do not warrant the potential problems it may pose. Why? The dangers of bleach are amplified when mixed with certain other substances. Lemon: In the form of juice or lemon essential oil , this citrus fruit is great for killing bacteria. Just make sure to keep it in glass, not plastic, because the acidity of lemon oil can eat away at plastic. In other words, bleach works only on surfaces without organic material. Before using it to disinfect, you’re supposed to thoroughly wash the affected surface, most likely with something that is going to react badly with bleach. ( 51 ) You’ve probably noticed you don’t pass out every time you take a shower. I can’t imagine many people showering much, if that were the case. However, it’s still pretty likely that you’re being exposed to low levels of chloroform in your shower. Even the CDC admits it. ( 26 )Sodium Hypochlorite: This common bleaching agent is one of the things that gives bleach its strong scent. ( 7 ) Breathing its fumes may result in poisoning and is more likely when the product is mixed with ammonia. ( 8 ) Many people refer to pure sodium hypochlorite simply as “bleach,” as it’s the most commonly encountered bleaching agent. 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. Distilled Vinegar: On its own, vinegar is an incredible cleaning solution. It may not smell great, but it’s sure to help keep your place fresh and clean.