Bleach can Kill You!

Bleach has been used around for many years as a cleaning agent. People have been putting it in their laundry, using it to disinfect, and cleaning all sorts of surfaces. In more recent times the use of bleach has become even easier with chlorine (bleach) being used as part of toilet, tub, shower, all purpose, bathroom and kitchen cleaners. But in reality it is a dangerous product that shouldn't be used.

Bleach can cause various health issues such as respiratory problems, burned skin and damage to the nervous system. In many cases, the use of bleach and cleaners with chlorine irritate problems that people have including allergies and asthma. Chlorine gas is a respiratory irritant, it reacts with the moisture on the mucous membranes in the nose and throat and forms acids which burn the membranes. It can also burn the skin. In fact, a few deep breaths of pure chlorine gas can be fatal. That’s why people are told to always wear protection (e.g. gloves, goggles and mask) when using chlorine, and to make sure the area is well-ventilated and limit your exposure to the shortest time possible.

Chlorine bleach, in particular, is very reactive. For example, it should never be mixed with ammonia (or even urine), as the chemical reaction triggered can produce poisonous fumes that can cause a severe respiratory reaction.