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I used 1/2 cup of bleach and 1/2 cup of water to clean some windows but now all i can taste and smell is bleach. will it go away and can i eat?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bleach: You can eat and the taste and the smell of bleach will be dissipated

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/29/2018

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Will go away: And you can eat, meanwhile rinse your nose as much as you can with water, next time use less concentration, and use a mask, wish you well

Answered 4/30/2018

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A member asked:

I used 1/2 cup of bleach and 1/2 cup of water to clean some windows but now all i can taste and smell is bleach. will it go away and can i eat?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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