{"id":19708,"date":"2021-10-29T17:36:58","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T17:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=19708"},"modified":"2021-10-29T17:37:00","modified_gmt":"2021-10-29T17:37:00","slug":"common-household-cleaning-products-you-should-never-mix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/common-household-cleaning-products-you-should-never-mix\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Household Cleaning Products You Should Never Mix"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class='\"has-text-align-right\"'>Familyhandyman\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Ignorance isn&rsquo;t always bliss. These cleaning product combinations can be deadly.\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Baking Soda and Vinegar\n\n\n\n</h2></h2><p>Baking soda and vinegar can be wonderful, cheap alternatives to household cleaning products on their own, but together they\u2019re not the best team. Because baking soda is basic and vinegar is acidic, combining them results in mostly water, which isn\u2019t toxic, of course, but it\u2019s not a cleaning powerhouse, either.\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_526833568-Vinegar.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19709\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_526833568-Vinegar.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Vinegar and Castile Soap\n\n\n\n</h2><p>It may not be a dangerous combo, but it\u2019s certainly an ineffective one! Combining vinegar and castile soap (fine, hard white or mottled soap made with olive oil and sodium hydroxide) merely creates a chunky, oily mixture, since the acid in vinegar breaks down the castile soap.\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_1181452795-Soap.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19715\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_1181452795-Soap.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Ammonia and Bleach\n\n\n\n</h2><p>These two ingredients are found in quite a few cleaning products, so be sure to check the ingredients lists of your bottles before using them together. Inhaling the vapors can result in respiratory damage and throat burns. Yikes!\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_1140747698-warn.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19711\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_1140747698-warn.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Hydrogen Peroxide and Vinegar\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Alone they\u2019re considered great natural cleaning ingredients, but when combined, hydrogen peroxide and vinegar can result in paracetic acid. While the combination will sanitize, it can also be corrosive!\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_607864670-brush.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19710\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_607864670-brush.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Different Drain Cleaners\n\n\n\n</h2><p>There\u2019s something satisfying about dumping drain cleaner into a clogged sink. But if the clog isn\u2019t breaking up, you may find yourself at the store for more. Remember to purchase the same kind you put down your sink the first time! Mixing different drain cleaners can cause the release of chlorine gas and may even lead to an explosion.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_1118179919-sink.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19712\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_1118179919-sink.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Mildew Stain Remover and Bleach\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Mildew stain remover contains acid, which, when combined with bleach, produces chlorine gas. Avoid irritation of the eyes, nose, throat and lungs by steering clear of this combo.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_552229480-spray.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19713\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_552229480-spray.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Bleach and Toilet Bowl Cleaner\n\n\n\n</h2><p>The mixture of an acidic-based toilet bowl cleaner with bleach is bad for your health. It releases toxic fumes that can cause breathing issues and watery eyes.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_145842683-Toilet.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19714\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_145842683-Toilet.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Bleach and Lemon Juice\n\n\n\n</h2><p>It makes sense that if acidic commercial cleaning products mix poorly with bleach, a simple addition of acidic lemon juice does too. Avoid the harmful result of chlorine gas by choosing one or the other.\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_51640333-Lemon.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19716\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_51640333-Lemon.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Glass Cleaner and Bleach\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Mixing bleach with glass cleaner like Windex releases toxic gases and produces toxic chemicals. One of the ingredients in Windex is ammonia. The combination of ammonia and bleach\u2019s main ingredient, sodium hypochlorite, produces chloramine vapor.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_531127630-Windex.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19717\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_531127630-Windex.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Vinegar and Water (on Hard Wood Floors)\n\n\n\n</h2><p>It may not be dangerous, but the combination of vinegar and water to clean your hardwood floors could be costly. Vinegar is acidic and can damage the finish on your floor, resulting in a dull appearance. Furthermore, a solution of vinegar and water to clean is mostly water and while the combination works for other surfaces, it can result in moisture damage to your hardwood floors.\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_82212934-Wood.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19718\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_82212934-Wood.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Drain Cleaner and Bleach\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Drain cleaner combined with bleach can produce chlorine gas, which can have long-lasting effects that may ultimately require medical treatment. Keep your eyes, nose and lungs safe from the toxic fume by avoiding this mixture.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_423581449-Drain.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19719\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_423581449-Drain.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Certain Pesticides and Water\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Cleaning up around the house can result in some yucky discoveries, like finding bugs and spiders! But before you combine a strong pesticide with water, don\u2019t. Certain pesticides, when combined with water, create deadly phosphine gas\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_571043224-bug.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19720\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_571043224-bug.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Familyhandyman Ignorance isn&rsquo;t always bliss. These cleaning product combinations can be deadly. Baking Soda and Vinegar Baking soda and vinegar can be wonderful, cheap alternatives to household cleaning products on their own, but together they\u2019re not the best team. 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