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I used too much bleach when washing my clothes. i wore the shirt today that smelled like bleach for 5 hours. i took it off now but will i be oka?
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Harmless: A little bleach on your skin, or sniffing its odors, won't hurt anything. Don't drink the stuff straight -- otherwise nothing to worry about.
Answered 3/31/2016
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