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> Just how safe is bleach?

We all know that ingesting bleach is very harmful and it should always be kept locked up and out of reach of children. But did you know simply breathing bleach could be harmful? The toxic fumes that are emitted from bleach and other traditional cleaning products that have been around for decades may be damaging our health and the health of children.

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> Disinfectant vs. Sanitizer?

A common question out there is "what is the difference between a disinfectant and a sanitizer?" While the two may overlap to some extent, the true difference is a matter of legal definition; however, to simplify the matter, a disinfectant will kill and inhibit the growth of microorganisms while a sanitizer may be qualified as such if it simply reduces them to a safe level.

> Daycares

"There is a connection between exposure of domestic cleaning products and wheezing in toddlers, which is an early sign of asthma, according to new research. The study of 14,000 children up to the age of three and a half, published in the journal Thorax found that exposure to household products such as bleach, aerosols, carpet and window cleaners increased the risk of wheezing."

> Quats vs. Bleach

Chlorine bleach can not only be harmful, it is also a poor cleaning agent. Surfaces must be clean or else the bleach is ineffective in killing micro-organisms. Disinfectants cleaners with quats, however, make excellent cleaners and disinfectants. Click below to learn why quats are the Number One choice in food service and medical care facilities.