It seems like the form of bleach most likely to cause respiratory issues, specifically asthma, comes by aerosol exposure. ( 45 , 46 )

Adding bleach to other cleaners like hydrogen peroxide, oven cleaners and some pesticides can result in noxious fumes like chlorine gas or chloramine gases. Just don’t do it. ( 24 ) Finally, Charles Tennant of Scotland determined that combining chlorine and lime would produce the best bleaching results known at that time. He received a patent in 1798 for his concoction. Post-consumer recycled plastic, also known as PCR, is plastic that’s been recycled and then used again. By using PCR plastic, it means we can make more bottles from the ones that are recycled. Can you recycle Cif’s products? With it's fast acting formula with bleach, Cif UltraFast Multipurpose Spray with bleach cleans surfaces fast and easily. The World Health Organization, in a release about common disinfectants, explains that chloroform is formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter. One class of organic matter that is of major concern are known as “humic substances.” Among the list of these substances are phenol and alcohol, two compounds excreted in human urine. ( 28 , 29 )In Sweden, and South Africa, the products were originally sold under the name Vim before this was changed to Jif, the launch name in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands and Hong Kong.

But I think you should never use bleach in your home again, and I’m going to explain why. As a bonus, I’ll also show you some natural cleaning products that can get the job done without putting you and your family in danger. This article relies excessively on references to primary sources. Please improve this article by adding secondary or tertiary sources.As the coronavirus started to spread, Unilever’s carelines became inundated with people calling for advice on home and personal hygiene. In Taiwan, a study was conducted to look at the areas with highly chlorinated versus those with unchlorinated water and to compare the risk of cancer. The researchers discovered that total cancer cases were significantly higher in areas with major chloroform exposure (up to six times higher for those who routinely took 20-minute showers). ( 35 ) New Cif Cream Original, with its refreshing floral fragrance, is made with 100% natural cleaning particles derived from limestone to provide gentle and reliable cleaning. This multi-purpose Cif cream surface cleaner removes 100% of tough dirt for a beautifully clean finish on a range of surfaces. It can be used as a kitchen cleaner to clean hobs, sinks, and kitchen tiles, and it makes the perfect bathroom cleaner. What's more is that this bottle of Cif Cream is made with recycled plastic** and is 100% recyclable, all you have to do is remove the sleeve.