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valmontana
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Kate
Hobson
MT
USA
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 Posted - Apr 25 2006 : 7:10:04 PM
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| I was wondering if clorox blleach is an unsafe product to use? |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2006 : 9:09:30 PM
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It depends on what you're using it for and what you mix it with. I only mix it with water. I know if you mix it with some things it will explode!
I use it on whites (laundry) and for some other things.
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2006 : 9:23:17 PM
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I put a little clorox in with my whites. It helps with keeping them white but also disinfects them. I also use it once in a while for bleaching my sink mats and kitchen sink. I know that it is not that great but I just love the smell -- makes me think clean. I've tried using the oxygen bleach but it just does not work as well.
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rabbithorns
True Blue Farmgirl
544 Posts
Allison
Fort Scott
KS
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2006 : 9:42:04 PM
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Bleach is produced by a chemical reaction that combines sodium hydroxide, water and chlorine —chlorine bleach. The chlorine in bleach is chemically bonded, but even under the most stringent quality control, the first stage of bleach production, when the chlorine gas is produced, results in the creation of a toxic byproduct known as dioxin. One of a family of organochlorines, dioxin has been identified as a carcinogen and has been linked to genetic changes and birth defects.
Hydrogen peroxide is a good substitute for bleach for whitening but the quantities needed for disinfection of laundry would cause chemical burns to the user. |
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
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Posted - Apr 26 2006 : 06:19:18 AM
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clorox is never safe but its a hard habit to break. There ARE alternitives and once you get used to them, you realize you can live w/out it. MJ mags & books are loaded w/ places to get alternitives. Let me or anyone here know if you need the sites, I'll post them.
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valmontana
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Kate
Hobson
MT
USA
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Posted - Apr 26 2006 : 07:53:44 AM
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I would love to know the alternatives. Thanks for all the info.
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
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katiedid
True Blue Farmgirl
601 Posts
Kate
West Jordan
Utah
USA
601 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2006 : 3:20:36 PM
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I wanted to bring this up again, as I am having trouble "breaking the bleach habit" I grew up believing that the smell of Clorox is the smell of clean....
However, lately I seem to be reacting to everything! The smell of bleach hurts my nose and eyes and makes my throat burn...if I use certain soaps or shampoo I get hives and itchy rashes....
Does clorox bother anyone else?
Should I just throw out all of the chemicals I react to?
Any help would be great.
Thanks
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
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Shirley
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Shirley
Olympia
Wa
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2006 : 11:36:25 AM
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I STILL use clorox too, its hard to break the habit.
But I only use it for whites when washing, and I dont breath the flumes, just a quick pour into the washer. I havent found anything that works as well for whites |
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Garden_artist
True Blue Farmgirl
182 Posts
Tammy
Southern Coast Oregon
182 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2006 : 12:52:25 PM
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I use Oxyclean and love it. I can't use clorox because of our septic system. So what does everyone think of oxyclean. It get my white cleaner than anything else I have ever used.
When I feel spring coming I have to plant or I’ll go crazy! |
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Shirley
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Shirley
Olympia
Wa
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2006 : 6:25:50 PM
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Have not used oxyclean, but have thought about it. Maybe I will have to try it.
Isnt it soap though? or does it have whiteners in it?
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Garden_artist
True Blue Farmgirl
182 Posts
Tammy
Southern Coast Oregon
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Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 8:30:03 PM
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Shirley, I think oxyclean is hydrogen peroxide base, great whiteners. My friend has beautiful white and pastel lace sheets and I couldn’t believe how bright they were so clean and beautiful. She told me about oxyclean and I never went back to another whitener. I have yet to try the carpet cleaner, but I will soon.
When I feel spring coming I have to plant or I’ll go crazy! |
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