The use of bleach in the home area should be avoided.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Liquid bleach is a versatile liquid that can be used for disinfection purposes to maintain the color of clothes. Even so, the use of bleach inside the home area may be best avoided.
According to Advanced Vapor Technologies, the use of liquid bleach in the home area can carry some harmful risks that are rarely realized. These risks can arise due to several things.
One of them is the use of the wrong or inappropriate bleach. For example, not using the right amount of water to dilute the bleach.
Another thing that can also trigger the risk of harm is that bleach reacts with other chemicals that contain ammonia or acids. This chemical reaction can give rise to other harmful chemicals that should not be in the home environment.
Risks can also come from accidentally consuming bleach. This usually occurs in small children or pets.
In addition, the regular use of bleach at home can also have a negative effect on health. Some of these are triggering damage and inflammation in lung cells or making lung cells more susceptible to infection. Regular use of bleach at home can also raise public health concerns.
What’s the Alternative?
The American Lung Association reveals that warm water and soap can be a safer alternative to bleach. Another recommended alternative is baking soda for necessities scrubbing or rubbing as well as vinegar mixed with water for glass cleaning purposes.
If you want something more powerful, Beyond Toxics recommends washing soda, borax, or white vinegar to bleach clothes. Beyond Toxics also recommends that people make their own bleach alternative at home by mixing liquid soap, glycerin, water, borax, lemon juice, and a few drops of essential oil.
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