Risks lurking in your cleaning routine: Substances you should never mix

Many detergents facilitate cleaning in our homes. However, we must exercise caution when using various products, as many of them should not be combined, which can lead to disastrous results.

Store-bought detergents can help us eliminate stubborn dirt in the kitchen or bathroom. However, when cleaning with "chemicals," it is important to remember not to mix certain products, or we might harm our health. What exactly are we talking about?

Certain substances can combine to cause allergic reactions, burns, and even poisoning. Therefore, before we start cleaning, it is worthwhile to familiarise ourselves with the following "cheat sheet" to avoid unnecessary problems.

First, never mix alcohol and bleach. This will form chloroform, a compound that negatively affects the nervous and respiratory systems and can cause skin and eye damage.

You should also consider vinegar, which often helps with cleaning. However, the product should absolutely not be combined with bleach and toilet cleaners. Why? Chlorine, present in these detergents, will start to release when it reacts with vinegar, which is dangerous for our respiratory system.

It is also worth noting that if you first wash dishes with detergent and then immediately use vinegar to shine them, you are making a mistake again. In such a situation, chlorine can easily start entering the air, causing irritation.

There are many "magical" ways on the internet to get rid of dirt using vinegar and baking soda. However, this is not a good combination - the paste formed by mixing these ingredients will foam, but it will not help remove dirt. Instead, carbon dioxide, water, and sodium acetate will be produced. The foaming substance has no cleaning properties.