Combining these chemicals produces a harmful gas.
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The drain is blocked.
You pourdraincleaner down the pipes to unclog it.
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Then, nothing seems to happen so you pour bleach down the drain, too.
The more chemicals, the better for removing the blockage, right?
Wrong.Mixing chemicalstogether can have adverse reactions and negative consequences for your health and home.
You don’t want to create a science lab in your home with bad experiments causing havoc.
Combining drain cleaner and bleach creates toxic fumes.
TheWashington State Department of Healthadvises to contact your medical provider or contact 911 if you experience any symptoms.
Combining more than one cleaner could cause more harm than good.
Aside from dealing with a clogged drain, health issues or an emergency visit to the hospital could occur.
Bleach is a whitening agent and an important disinfectant but doesn’t work to unclog drains.
If an awful smell comes from the drain, bleach could eliminate the unwanted scent.
But it’s not advised if the pipes are clogged.
“It is corrosive and can eat away at pipes, glue, and cement.”
Choose a drain cleaner or a DIY approach to unclog the drain.
“Pick one method and carefully follow the instructions on the label.
Be patient as it can take time to see results.
Here are harmful combinations of bleach and other cleaning agents and what can occur.
“Store your cleaners safelykeep them out of reach of children and pets,” says Turley.
“Always dispose of cleaning products properly,” says Turley.
“Never throw leftovers down the drain.
