OT - Opinions about bleach as a cleanser

I don't understand the chemistry behind this, you would have too google it (or
someone will jump in & explain it,) but if you choose to clean with bleach
mixing it too strong will lessen the germ-killing effects.

Although it is the cheapest & best way to clean up germy stuff, I don't use it
becuase it makes my lungs hurt.

I used to order orange oil and make my own cleaning solutions, but my new
favorite cleaners are Mr. Clean orange scented and the orange scented Soft
Scrub. They don't clean quite as well as the do it yourself stuff, but they are
a lot more convenientRobyn

I don't understand the chemistry behind this, you would have too google it (or
someone will jump in & explain it,) but if you choose to clean with bleach
mixing it too strong will lessen the germ-killing effects.

Although it is the cheapest & best way to clean up germy stuff, I don't use it
becuase it makes my lungs hurt.

I used to order orange oil and make my own cleaning solutions, but my new
favorite cleaners are Mr. Clean orange scented and the orange scented Soft
Scrub. They don't clean quite as well as the do it yourself stuff, but they are
a lot more convenientRobyn

Martin W. Smith wrote:
|| "Roger Zoul" wrote:
||
||| I would like to know what you all think of using common bleach to
||| clean your bathroom and kitchen areas. Do you think it is safe to
||| use around your family? Do you feel it is environmentally safe?
||| What about those dioxins and stuff? It kills mold and stuff, but
||| personally, I hate the smell of the stuff.
||
|| Which product?

Any.

"Roger Zoul" wrote:

Martin W. Smith wrote:
|| "Roger Zoul" wrote:
||
||| I would like to know what you all think of using common bleach to
||| clean your bathroom and kitchen areas. Do you think it is safe to
||| use around your family? Do you feel it is environmentally safe?
||| What about those dioxins and stuff? It kills mold and stuff, but
||| personally, I hate the smell of the stuff.
||
|| Which product?

Any.

Apparently some of them are safer than others, because they have
different strengths. I would not use an industrial grade bleach at
all, and I would not use a domestic bleach full strength. In any case,
the surfaces where you use it should be thoroughly rinsed.

"Roger Zoul" wrote:

Martin W. Smith wrote:
|| "Roger Zoul" wrote:
||
||| I would like to know what you all think of using common bleach to
||| clean your bathroom and kitchen areas. Do you think it is safe to
||| use around your family? Do you feel it is environmentally safe?
||| What about those dioxins and stuff? It kills mold and stuff, but
||| personally, I hate the smell of the stuff.
||
|| Which product?

Any.

Apparently some of them are safer than others, because they have
different strengths. I would not use an industrial grade bleach at
all, and I would not use a domestic bleach full strength. In any case,
the surfaces where you use it should be thoroughly rinsed.

"Roger Zoul" wrote:

Martin W. Smith wrote:
|| "Roger Zoul" wrote:
||
||| I would like to know what you all think of using common bleach to
||| clean your bathroom and kitchen areas. Do you think it is safe to
||| use around your family? Do you feel it is environmentally safe?
||| What about those dioxins and stuff? It kills mold and stuff, but
||| personally, I hate the smell of the stuff.
||
|| Which product?

Any.

Apparently some of them are safer than others, because they have
different strengths. I would not use an industrial grade bleach at
all, and I would not use a domestic bleach full strength. In any case,
the surfaces where you use it should be thoroughly rinsed.

Hi,
On 7-Sep-2004, "Roger Zoul" wrote:

I would like to know what you all think of using common bleach to
clean your
bathroom and kitchen areas. Do you think it is safe to use around
your
family? Do you feel it is environmentally safe? What about those
dioxins
and stuff? It kills mold and stuff, but personally, I hate the smell
of the
stuff.

One part household bleach in 10 parts water is what the micro labs use
to disinfect surfaces. Just get a spray bottle specifically made to
be used with corrosive chemicals (Home Depot or Lowes is a good source
for these), and flush the excess solution after cleaning - don't store
it in the spray bottle, because it'll usually corrode the spring in
the sprayer mechanism.
Bleach can be harmful to your lungs, so use it in a well ventilated
area. When you figure cost and effectiveness, you can't beat bleach.
One of the few things I like about spending time at the hospital with
Howard is the faint tinge of bleach in the air that tells me things
are clean. :-)
Yes, I'm weird. ;-)

Take care,
Carmen

Hi,
On 7-Sep-2004, "Roger Zoul" wrote:

I would like to know what you all think of using common bleach to
clean your
bathroom and kitchen areas. Do you think it is safe to use around
your
family? Do you feel it is environmentally safe? What about those
dioxins
and stuff? It kills mold and stuff, but personally, I hate the smell
of the
stuff.

One part household bleach in 10 parts water is what the micro labs use
to disinfect surfaces. Just get a spray bottle specifically made to
be used with corrosive chemicals (Home Depot or Lowes is a good source
for these), and flush the excess solution after cleaning - don't store
it in the spray bottle, because it'll usually corrode the spring in
the sprayer mechanism.
Bleach can be harmful to your lungs, so use it in a well ventilated
area. When you figure cost and effectiveness, you can't beat bleach.
One of the few things I like about spending time at the hospital with
Howard is the faint tinge of bleach in the air that tells me things
are clean. :-)
Yes, I'm weird. ;-)

Take care,
Carmen

I don't understand the chemistry behind this, you would have too google it
(or
someone will jump in & explain it,) but if you choose to clean with bleach
mixing it too strong will lessen the germ-killing effects.

What makes you think that? bleach works by destroying the cell walls of
organisms. With the cell walls dissolved, the organisms die.

I don't understand the chemistry behind this, you would have too google it
(or
someone will jump in & explain it,) but if you choose to clean with bleach
mixing it too strong will lessen the germ-killing effects.

What makes you think that? bleach works by destroying the cell walls of
organisms. With the cell walls dissolved, the organisms die.