Question 1

if someone swallowed a capful of clorox/bleach would they most likely be okay or no?

Accepted Answer

Get medical care: Bleach is not intended to come in contact with the skin, eyes, or other mucous membranes, as it can cause caustic irritation or burns. When bleach is mixed with acid solutions, including hydrochloric acid, it produces chlorine gas, which is toxic. Sodium hypochlorite solution is considered a hazardous oxidizer when the concentration is &gt;40%. Household bleach usually has a concentration of 3-8%.

Question 2

what are some dangers of clorox bleach fumes?

Accepted Answer

Minimal: Your body will tell you when too much is too much.  While some people can tolerate a lot, some people are highly sensitive and their bodies react at very low levels.  Read the warnings on the label: "do not use in small or confined areas; insure adequate ventilation, etc".  Of course extreme exposure can cause a chemical bronchitis or pneumonitis which is more serious.  So if it stings, avoid it.

Question 3

why do i suddenly feel like i smell clorox!?

Accepted Answer

Assuming no clorox: nor other thing that might smell like it. problems in the nose, sinuses even brain can trigger nasal sensations (itching and smells).

Question 4

is it ok to wash dishes with small amount of clorox?

Accepted Answer

Be cautious: Clorox can be toxic so it would be important to assure all of it was rinsed off of the dishes.  Not to mention, if you have infants or even small pets as well, and you put the plates on the floor for the pets, they may ingest some by accident and it could cause serious issues.  Overall, best to use the approved, safe dish detergents which are not toxic.  Happy washing.

Question 5

what will happen if someone drank 1 tbsp of clorox?

Accepted Answer

Bleach ingestion: can cause throat and abdominal pain, burning/ heat in mouth &amp; abdomen, swelling of throat, severe cramps,vomiting &amp; blood in feces. In significant amounts it can lead to death.

Question 6

is clorox harmful in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The low level, episodic exposure to the fumes related to chlorine bleach are extremely unlikely to be of any harm during pregnancy.  They can, though, cause irritation of the eyes and other mucous membranes.  It should absolutely not be applied to the skin or ingested.  I hope that this answers your questions!

Question 7

there's a clorox smell on my underwear why?

Accepted Answer

Discharge?: Some discharges will give a distinct odor that can vary from person to person or cause to cause.

Question 8

what if you accidentally drink clorox bleach ?

Accepted Answer

Can cause burns: clorox can cause significant chemical burns, which can cause immediate life threatening complications.  The effects tend to be immediate. The risks and severity are based on how concentrated the Clorox is and how much was consumed.

Question 9

is it safe to use clorox antibacterial wipes to wipe your cell phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: Please check with the manufacturer of your phone to see if the bleach will harm any coatings, screens, etc.  The manufacturers usually tell you what you can clean the phone with safely.

Question 10

i washed my underwear with nothing but clorox ever since then im very irritated down there?

Accepted Answer

Plan. : Check the quality of material your underwear, the first. Hot weather and sweating may cause this as well. Ringing well your stuff please.

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