A dangerous combination: which cleaning products should not be mixed

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Some manipulations with simple household chemicals and detergents can lead to unexpected results. Many of them are better not to do, said Carolyn Forte, head of the cleaning laboratory at the Good Housekeeping Institute.

Before setting up a chemical laboratory in the sink, you need to remember two rules.

Before use, read the composition of the product carefully, paying special attention to the warnings.
The following cleaning products should not be mixed with each other:

Bleach and ammonia

A mixture of bleach and ammonia leads to the formation of chloramine. It is a toxic gas. Some window cleaners contain ammonia even without it, so they should not be mixed with bleach, the expert notes.

Bleach and vinegar

A dangerous combination vinegar with bleach leads to the formation of chlorine gas. Even in a small concentration, it can cause irritation of the mucous membranes of the eyes, coughing and difficulty breathing.

Bleach and alcohol

And this dangerous combination can be toxic. The easiest option is to cause skin irritation.

Two pipe cleaners

Each similar product has an arbitrary powerful formula, and their combination can lead to to unforeseen consequences, even to an explosion, warned Forte. It is better to use one product, following the instructions.