What is chlorine bleach, and where is it found in the home?
Sodium hypochlorite is the active ingredient in chlorine bleach. It is found in household bleach and many other disinfectants. Sodium hypochlorite reacts with ammonia, drain cleaners, and other acids. Many household products state that they contain bleach on the label. Pool chemicals frequently contain calcium hypochlorite or sodium hypochlorite, and should not be mixed with household cleaners. Where are ammonia and acids found in the home? Ammonia: In addition to ammonia purchased as a cleaning product, ammonia may be found in the following: • Some glass and window cleaners • Urine (be careful if you clean cat litter boxes or use a diaper pail) • Some interior and exterior paints. Acids: Products containing acids include: • Vinegar • Some glass and window cleaners • Some automatic dishwasher detergents and rinses • Some toilet bowl cleaners • Some drain cleaners • Some lime, calcium and rust removal Products • Some brick and concrete cleaners What are the dangers of mixing these commo
