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To use bleach?

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stopmefeelingsick · 06/01/2024 08:31

I've just mopped the kitchen floor and used a squirt of bleach in hot water. I know when my husband gets up he's going to make a weird throaty sound and complain about the burning of his throat (it's not that strong but you can smell it)

I've always used bleach, not much, just a drop, as that's what my mum always did. Is there anything better I should use or is bleach best?

I just use it once a week in the loos and every other week on the kitchen floor

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QuestionableMouse · 11/01/2024 14:17

Try white viniger on mould.

Mumaway · 11/01/2024 14:12

There's not a real environmental issue with bleach which is hydrogen and oxygen. Some have added scents etc which you could always choose differently.

spanishviola · 11/01/2024 14:09

TooningOut · 11/01/2024 13:06

@spanishviola yes I know that. The point I was making is that Milton smells differently to domestos or other 'pure bleach' products but will disinfect/clean in the same way bleach does.

I’ve used Milton i and it smells like diluted bleach. It’s just more expensive.

TooningOut · 11/01/2024 13:06

@spanishviola yes I know that. The point I was making is that Milton smells differently to domestos or other 'pure bleach' products but will disinfect/clean in the same way bleach does.

Redlarge · 06/01/2024 17:39

crazycatladie · 06/01/2024 08:48

Hot water and the bicarbonate flash, smells lovely

It does

MrsMarzetti · 06/01/2024 16:06

I love bleach as my clothes will tell you, they all have bleach splashes on them. To really lift the dirt from your floor use really hot water with denture tablets in then when dry mop again with cold water.

NeverMindIGuess · 06/01/2024 15:40

Bringonthesunforthewashing · 06/01/2024 15:35

Thank you 😊.

I will give it a miss as I really hate the fumes. I frightened myself a few years ago when scrubbing with bleach, so can only use fairy and disinfectant which does nothing for the grout

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I'm not a fan either but it's the only thing I've found that works. But! An alternative is you can buy Grout Paint Pens and you don't need to do any prep work first 😊

Bringonthesunforthewashing · 06/01/2024 15:35

NeverMindIGuess · 06/01/2024 10:06

I use Cilit Bang Bleach and Hygiene for grout and I've tried a lot of others. It's very potent though and you need ventilation

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Thank you 😊.

I will give it a miss as I really hate the fumes. I frightened myself a few years ago when scrubbing with bleach, so can only use fairy and disinfectant which does nothing for the grout

SgtJuneAckland · 06/01/2024 13:42

Only use bleach on the toilet, squirt of the thick stuff inside, put the lid down, clean rest of the bathroom then go back and clean the toilet.

Floors method floor cleaner, almond with a swiffer thing for hardwood floors and the rhubarb with hot water for the tiles

YoullCatchYourDeathInTheFog · 06/01/2024 13:38

Plain bleach has its place. It isn't really bad for the environment because it reacts so swiftly to form salt and water.

But I'd only use it to kill germs and mould and to whiten stains: I don't know why you'd want to use it on the floor
unless you had floor tiles whose grout needed cleaning.

BrightGreenMoonBuggy · 06/01/2024 13:36

You could try Zoflora or other disinfectant

Antibetty · 06/01/2024 13:28

Flash leaves a residue which will show up on your floor over time

6andCloudy · 06/01/2024 10:28

Wictc · 06/01/2024 08:39

Hot water denatures bleach, so it’s pointless using it unless you mop with cold water.

Well bugger me, I didn't know that!!

Procedures of Preparing/Using Diluted Bleach

Put on protective gear when diluting or using bleach as it irritates mucous membranes, the skin and the airway. Cold water should be used for dilution as hot water decomposes the active ingredient of bleach and renders it ineffective.

Squirrelsbite · 06/01/2024 10:21

I have tiles , boiling water, small squirt of bleach and flash
leave back door open to air ( only a bit or the squirrels come in) dries very quick

CoatOfArms · 06/01/2024 10:17

stopmefeelingsick · 06/01/2024 08:35

@Coffeespill I agree it stinks. I'm guessing possibly bad environmental too? What do you use instead?

Stardrops cleaner which is mostly soap.

rc22 · 06/01/2024 10:15

I clean the toilet with bleach. I do floors with flash.

Coffeespill · 06/01/2024 10:14

WhiteCatmas · 06/01/2024 09:58

I think bleach is the only thing that kills mould.

:( thank you. I'll have to just get on with it then and open the windows

Illpickthatup · 06/01/2024 10:13

I use fabulosa. So many amazing scents.

NeverMindIGuess · 06/01/2024 10:06

Bringonthesunforthewashing · 06/01/2024 10:03

Would Milton whiten my grout do you think? X

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I use Cilit Bang Bleach and Hygiene for grout and I've tried a lot of others. It's very potent though and you need ventilation

NeverMindIGuess · 06/01/2024 10:04

I used to use bleach to clean everything. Now I use Bicarbonate sprays or make my own mix.
Fairy liquid or a basic bicarb floor cleaner (£1) will actually remove more dirt than bleach and smells clean still. A splash of lemon juice in with some bicarb powder and water (would have to Google the ratios) will give it a nice scent. I use white vinegar for cleaning sprays if I make my own but I'm not a fan of the smell so just buy them unless I run out.
Savers and the £ shop have loads of good options to be fair and a lot cheaper than the supermarket shelves.

Bringonthesunforthewashing · 06/01/2024 10:03

TooningOut · 06/01/2024 09:41

I mix in a bit of Milton instead of bleach. I really like the smell and it's different to that of bleach.

Agree with what others have said about the environment, bleach denatures and has no ill effect on the environment, zoflora on the other hand kills aquatic life.

And I disagree that bleach or Milton doesn't clean, it flipping does! Try Milton as a compromise? Your husband would hate me I use a mix of bleach and water to clean all sinks and countertops 😂

Would Milton whiten my grout do you think? X

WhiteCatmas · 06/01/2024 09:58

I think bleach is the only thing that kills mould.

Coffeespill · 06/01/2024 09:57

WandaWonder · 06/01/2024 09:51

Tea tree and clove oil

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Oh. Will that work? It's quite bad mould

Jacfrost · 06/01/2024 09:56

WandaWonder · 06/01/2024 09:51

Tea tree and clove oil

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That's not going to get rid of mould on sealant but OK

Antibetty · 06/01/2024 09:55

I use vinegar in water. Also stinks, but does wear off quite quickly

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