Be careful! 6 mixtures of cleaning products hazardous to health

Expert reveals which cleaning products you shouldn’t mix when cleaning at home

When cleaning the house, many people have a habit of using a variety of products to get the most effective cleaning. However, the improper mixing of these products can cause a dangerous chemical reaction. This is because some of them have strong chemicals which, when combined, create toxic gases, noxious vapors or even explosions.

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According to data from the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA), the number of household poisonings in adults from cleaning products it grew by 23.3% between January and April 2020compared to the same period of 2019.

Therefore, it is important to be careful when cleaning. In this sense reveals Vanessa Carvalho, specialist in chemistry for the brand of ecological products for cleaning and self-care positiv.a 6 common cleaning product blends that can cause severe scratches to health. Watch:

bleach and ammonia

Bleach is a common cleaning product that contains chlorine, while ammonia is found in some products such as conventional window cleaners. These substances, when mixed, create chloramine, a highly toxic gas which causes irritation to the respiratory tract, eyes and skin. “Plus, chloramine can build up in the air and cause problems, especially in people with preexisting respiratory issues,” adds Vanessa.

Acids and chlorine

As they are highly concentrated products, they require a lot of care and attention in handling them, as in addition to causing damage to the environment and clothing, they can also be harmful to health over time.

“This combination can result in the release of chlorine gas, which in addition to causing respiratory problems, is also capable of generating damage to the central nervous system. Chlorine gas is particularly dangerous if inhaled in closed environments, where ventilation is limited” , emphasizes the specialist.

Bleach and vinegar

The mixture of these products, although it seems harmless, is actually quite dangerous, according to the professional. “Vinegar has a large amount of acetic acid and when it comes in contact with sodium hypochlorite it produces chlorine gas. Chlorine gas is super aggressive to the respiratory system. It is not recommended to use the two together, nor in the same place , not even if separately”, he reiterates.

Bleach and alcohol

Two other products that shouldn’t be mixed are bleach and alcohol. “Alcohol, in addition to being highly flammable, has an acidic character. Its combination with sodium hypochlorite reduces the main human functions, causing breathing difficulties and a drop in heart rate. Therefore, it is a highly harmful and not recommended mixture” Vanessa explains.

Cleaner and disinfectant

Improper mixing of these products can also be harmful to your health. According to the specialist, cleaners are made on the basis of goods that have a negative charge, while disinfectants have a positive charge. “When mixing the products, a chemical reaction will occur which will cancel out the active ingredients. Most disinfectants contain ammonia compounds which, when mixed with the detergent, can cause gas formation leading to poisoning, burns and allergies,” he points out.

Vinegar and baking soda

These are two very useful and natural products, rich in functions, but mixed together they can become inactive. “Vinegar is an acidic compound. Baking soda, on the other hand, is a basic compound. So when we mix the two, they cancel their action. Furthermore, they can also cause an explosion in the case of a container. But, separately, these two products are excellent for cleaning and ideal for those who want to avoid conventional products”, concludes Carvalho.

Source: Terra

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