12/06/2025
We use high quality cleaning products that work safe and effectively around your home.
Here are the reasons you should NOT use bleach in the cleaning industry:
*Surface Damage*
- *Wood surfaces*: Bleach can discolor and damage wood finishes, including hardwood floors, furniture, and cabinets.
- *Natural stones*: Bleach can etch and damage marble, limestone, travertine, and other natural stone surfaces and bathroom tiles.
- *All flooring*: Bleach can damage various types of flooring, including hardwood, laminate, tile, and carpet.
- *Toilet bowls*: Bleach can damage toilet bowl glazes and cause discoloration.
- *Kitchen surfaces*: Bleach can damage kitchen countertops, sinks, and faucets, especially those made of natural stone, wood, or laminate.
- *Fabrics*: Bleach can damage or discolor fabrics, including carpets, upholstery, clothing, and towels.
- *Metals*: Bleach can corrode or discolor certain metals, such as aluminum, copper, bronze, and stainless steel.
- *Colored surfaces*: Bleach can cause discoloration or fading on colored surfaces, including painted walls, wallpaper, and tile.
*Toxicity Risks*
- *Skin and eye irritation*: Bleach can cause severe skin and eye irritation, including burns and damage.
- *Respiratory problems*: Inhaling bleach fumes can cause respiratory issues, including asthma-like symptoms, coughing, and shortness of breath.
- *Ingestion risks*: Ingestion of bleach can be toxic and even fatal.
- *Long-term health effects*: Exposure to bleach has been linked to long-term health effects, including cancer, reproductive issues, and respiratory problems.
*Risks to Vulnerable Populations*
- *Children*: Children are more susceptible to the toxic effects of bleach due to their smaller size and developing bodies.
- *Pets*: Pets can be exposed to bleach through skin contact, ingestion, or inhalation, leading to toxicity and health problems.
*Mixing with Other Products Risks*
- *Chlorine gas release*: Mixing bleach with ammonia or other acidic cleaners can release toxic chlorine gas, which can be *deadly*. Chlorine gas exposure can cause severe respiratory problems, including coughing, shortness of breath, and even death.
- *Unpredictable reactions*: Mixing bleach with other products can cause unpredictable reactions, releasing toxic fumes or creating hazardous compounds.
*Mould and Mildew Risks*
- *Toxic fume release*: Using bleach on mould or mildew can release toxic fumes, including chlorinated compounds.
- *Ineffective mould removal*: Bleach may not effectively remove mould, and can even spread mould spores.
*Environmental Concerns*
- *Water contamination*: Bleach can contaminate waterways and harm aquatic life.
- *Air pollution*: Bleach fumes can contribute to indoor air pollution and negatively impact air quality.
*Insurance and liability*
- For all the above reasons majority of Insurance companies will not cover any public liability and damage that has involved bleach - this can have serious complications.
