Do you mix bleach with fabric softener or vinegar? Better stop doing it!
Cleaning the house is an important part of the Brazilian routine and this is one of the features we are most proud of. However, this excess can lead us to unsafe habits, such as when we believe that one product is not enough to solve all our cleaning needs and we create “homemade recipes” to achieve better cleaning results.
Second Anielle Pazianassociate researcher at Reckitt Industrial, manufacturer of the Veja brand, although consumers believe in the effectiveness resulting from the combination of these ingredients, these mixtures do not necessarily guarantee better cleaning. They also require more effort to rinse and can leave residues that compromise the finish of the floor and surfaces and, in most cases, can cause by-products such as toxic gases, which are harmful to health.
Discover three “mixtures” that we should avoid when cleaning:
Bleach + fabric softener or bleach + vinegar:
The mixture causes the release of chlorine gas (Cl2), which has asphyxiating and toxic effects and, even in small quantities, can cause respiratory problems, burning eyes and even cause burns.
Soaps, detergents and ammonia-based products:
The products lead to the formation of harmful chloramines.
Vinegar + baking soda
Its use, very common in recipes on the Internet, also presents risks, if mixed with sodium bicarbonatethe formation of by-products occurs which, if inhaled or come into contact with the skin, can cause irritation, sensitivity and respiratory problems.
Anielle explains that the development of sanitizing products involves countless tests and combinations of ingredients in various dosages are carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of the formula. In other words, all the “blends” that work are already used by brands and are already on the market, in products resulting from various research and performance and safety tests for the consumer if used correctly and following the manufacturers’ recommendations for use.
Source: Terra
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