I use bleach on everything – people say it’s ‘unhealthy’ but my house is clean
A traveler shared the controversial cleaning technique she swears by.
The woman explained that she uses the same household product to clean her entire house, despite some people calling it “unhealthy.”
In her viral videoTikTok user Bridgey (@bridgey.barbara) revealed that bleach is one of the few items in her cleaning basket.
“I use bleach for literally everything,” she told her followers.
Bridgey described all the places in her home where she uses the product.
“I wash my cups and plates with bleach, I clean my floors with bleach, and I even put bleach in my bed sheets and towels when I wash them,” she said.
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Although there are significant warnings about using the chemical, Bridgey recommended using it.
She described her home as “clinically clean” thanks to the product.
The government warns that you should dilute bleach by adding a small amount to cold water.
This action makes the fumes less concentrated, which makes the toxic fumes less concentrated.
Even if you use bleach, you should ventilate the area well and avoid inhaling it.
Do not mix bleach with other chemicals and always wear gloves and eye protection.
The bottle or container must be labeled, dated and closed.
Experts advise to always clean surfaces before disinfecting them to prevent accidental chemical exposure.
TikTok users shared their thoughts on Bridgey’s recommendation in the comments.
“I stopped using bleach when I found out that bleach only kills bacteria, doesn’t clean anything, and how toxic it really is,” one viewer wrote.
“Bleach is extremely toxic, it should not be used in excess. There are other natural cleaning products that will achieve the same results,” another follower noted.
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Others agreed with the bleaching tip and were very enthusiastic about the cleaning product.
“I bleach everything. I would bleach my partner too if he would let me,” one person wrote.
“I literally use bleach for everything!! Bleach and water in a spray bottle for baseboards, windows, doors, floors, everything!!” another follower said.
“Bleach can go on and in everything!!!! The best stuff,” a third viewer commented.
“I use it on everything from my whites, towels and bedding to washing dishes so I hope it’s not too bad,” another TikTok user said.