Toxic Fumes

[geekslave]

I've always used Clorox bleach spray to clean the kitchen and clean Michael and my bathroom. I didn't use it at first. I used regular bathroom cleaner and this machine that machine bought to get rid of mold. But neither of those worked for the mold in our shower, but the Clorox does, for the most part. So I use it all the time. But I'm always

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[geekslave]

Kohl's. We have one of those around here. I'll definitely check it out.

Stacey

[bleodswean]

Chemical pneumonia is a real thing and bleach can lead to this condition - especially bleach mixed with other chemical cleaning solutions. I highly recommend not using bleach. It's destructive. A 1:1 solution of white vinegar and warm water in a spray bottle can clean just about anything in your home! You can add a bit of dish detergent if you like. I do windows, wood, cabinets, my lacquered grand piano, the bathroom....

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[geekslave]

Mike also mentioned that he'd heard about how great vinegar works and how it's a great disinfectant and actually gives a deeper clean than bleach, so we're definitely going to try that.

Thanks for the rec.

Stacey

[geekslave]

Checked out the site. Lots of good stuff there, thanks.

I'm definitely going to try that baking soda scrub. Thanks!

Stacey

[geekslave]

Bleach definitely makes my eyes water. I open the one window in the bathroom, keep the door open, and turn on the ventilation system. It doesn't help a lot. The eyes watering is even worse when I'm cleaning the shower floor.

Definitely going to try vinegar. Thanks.

Stacey

[inspired_being]

From previous comments, I'd say it was the amount you are using, time you spend and how close you are getting to the bleach rather than the ventilation. Eg, if you have your head right next to the surface, no amount of ventilation is going to stop you from inhaling it (though I doubt you are that silly). Whenever I use anything with strong fumes, I tend to just cover my nose and mouth until the fumes have become diluted in the air.

Having a chemistry background, I always find it funny when people talk about 'natural' cleaning products like vinegar, baking soda and lemon juice, which are basically just dilute acetic acid, sodium bicarbonate and citric acid. They all have good cleaning properties, but may take a bit more elbow grease or need to be left on the surface so they have time to work. Not that I've used them to clean much.

As for the bra, I wish I could help. I'm a D too and brought a strapless bra a few months ago which has been better than any I've had previously (with actual support and not falling out), but I'm not sure they'

[geekslave]

I've thought about using a mask when I clean with the Clorox.

Nice hearing from a somewhat extra. I had a feeling that using the vinegar, you'd probably have to leave it on a little bit longer.

Thanks.

Stacey