3 Biggest Home Cleaning Blunders

Home cleaning can be a serious threat to your health. There are some mistakes that can prove to be fatal. You should not doubt this, as if you do, I can prove you right away – simply look at the labels on the containers of the cleaning products. “Dangerous”, “caution”, “use protective equipment” – there are all kind of hazardous containments in the cleaners. But not many people read what is written on the back of the product. Ammonia, bleach, drain opener, oven cleaner – these are all popular products that are often a reason for some of the following blunders.

Mixing Different Cleaners
When using bleach for cleaning people should be aware to only mix it with water. Combining it with anything else (ammonia, drain opener, glass cleaner) is going to release toxic gasses. Such were used as a weapon in WW1. This should be enough of a reason to try and avoid such blunders.

Overuse of Cleaning Sprays
Did you use an aerosol cleaner the last time you cleaned the oven? Spraying it inside, you are at a huge risk to inhale chemical substances. Scientific data shows that 50% of the people who use aerosol cleaners report asthma-like symptoms. Besides that, spraying in your eyes is quite likely. What you should do the next time you clean the oven – use a liquid cleaner, forget about those spray ones. Use it directly onto a cloth, it is completely safe from inhaling, getting in your eyes, etc. Just bear in mind to keep cleaning products out of child's reach.

Conclusion: Always go for the liquid for of the cleaners, aerosol sprays have many more negatives than the aforementioned ones. And even if you don't switch – make sure to avoid blunders by applying spray cleaner properly.

Not Wearing Gloves
Most people overlook the importance of this step. Or even if this is not the case, the wrong type of protective gloves are used. Burns and other skin issues can happen. The acid-sulphides in these products are skin tissue destructive. And the danger is not only if you spill a large amount on your hand. Problems will come gradually, without you being extremely clumsy in handling the product. You won't notice the problem rapidly, each time you clean there is a little bit of the product that will get in contact with your skin. After several years, or even months, you will wish to have used proper protection. Nitrile gloves are recommended.