The document discusses the potential health hazards of bleach if not used properly. It states that inhaling bleach fumes can cause respiratory issues and irritation. It can also produce a harmful gas if left for long periods of time. Further, mixing bleach with other cleaning chemicals can create toxic fumes. The document warns that bleach is a known water pollutant and its byproducts such as dioxin are linked to cancer and other health problems. Proper ventilation is important when using bleach to avoid these health risks.

1. Is Bleach Really Your friend?
By
Kendyce Moss-Moultrie

2.  Bleach contains sodium hypochlorite that
produces a harmful gas when left to sit for
long periods of time.
 Inhaling the fumes of bleach can lead to
coughing, sore throat and airway irritation,
and it can also irritate the eyes.
 Bleach must be utilized in a properly
ventilated space.
 60% of Respiratory Cancers of the Lungs
are attributed to the use of bleach.

3.  Serious side effects of using bleach can include
respiratory problems, skin burns, damage to the
nervous system, asthma flares, extreme headaches,
migraines, and vomiting.
 The most serious hazard of bleach to our bodies
is that when mixed with ammonia (glass/all purpose
cleaner/Joy/Ammonia), vinegar, or any other acid
type cleaning material, it can cause dangerous, toxic
fumes to be emitted into the air.

4.  Bleach is a known contributor to water pollution.
 Dioxin is just one of the most dangerous by-products
of bleach and chlorine-based cleaning
supplies.
 Researchers believe that dioxin can contribute to
cancer, endocrine disorders, and other serious
health problems; including the ability to mimic
human hormones and can cause low sperm
count, testicular and breast cancer.

6. The Value of Doing Things Right is Critical!

7. Bleach Can
be Helpful or
Harmful