All to often individuals believe that by mixing common products
together it will make the cleaning easier or faster. When they
turn to products such as bleach and acid or strong alkali type
products the results can be disastrous.
What happens in this situation is a poisonous gas is produced
when the users decided to use a mixture of two or more common
household cleaning agents. When the widely used household
chlorin bleach ( a sodium hypocholorite solution) is combined
with an acid-producing substance, such as a toilet bowl cleaner
or vinegar, there is a sudden release of a quantity of chlrine
gas. Likewise, when a chlorine bleach is mixed with ammonia, lye
or other alkaline substance, the action will liberate a highly
irritating gas.
If the gas is inhaled, in either case, it can cause serious
injury and possible death. Accidents of this type have occured
not only the kitchen and bathroom, but also in the cleaning and
treating of the water in swimming pools.
Don't make the mistake of thinking that because certain
household products are good and useful, the combination of two
or more of them will do a better job than one alone. Very often
mixing them is useless and unnecessary since combined they will
not make the job of cleaning easier nor give better results; and
sometimes combining them may be disastrous. Follow the safe rule
- use chemical cleaners as the manufacturer directs on the
labels, and keep in mind some scouring (abrasive) powders now
contain chlorine bleach.
It is not recommended, to use a hypochlorite (chlorine) bleach
in toilet bowls, sinks, or bathtubs, or on electrical
appliances, as it can in time injure, dull or roughen a fine,
smooth porcelain surface.
DONT MIX
Abrasive powder containing chlorine bleach, or chlorine bleach
with:
* Toilet Bowl Cleaners
* Lye
* Vinegar
* Ammonia
* Rust Remover
* Oven Cleaner
For Chemical Safety
1. Know what chemicals you are using
2. Always read the labels
3. Measure all chemicals as per instructions
4. Do not substitute chemicals
5. Never mix one type of chemical with another
6. Do not rely on the smell of chemicals as a means of
identification
7. If the solution you are using is a strong acid or alkali,
protect yourself with safety glasses, rubber gloves and adequate
protective clothing
8. Always secure the bottle cap or lid before the container
leaves your hand.
9. Do not store strong chemicals on overhead shelves
10. Review and understand MSDS(Material Safety Data Sheet) on
all chemicals you use
11. Store all flammable or combustible products in metal
containers
Note: If you splash any cleaning product in your eyes you should
flush your eyes with cool water for 15 to 20 minutes
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