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A 24-year-old female asked about a 29-year-old female:

I left opened clorox wipes in my car during first trimester, i didn't realize they were opened. could the fumes from it in the car for weeks have caused harm?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Robert Kwok
Pediatrics 35 years experience
No worries: Clorox brand is usually bleach products, but has other products too. Low levels of household cleaner vapors or fumes is not a problem, but always try to have good ventilation. That means yes, a person may clean house and do laundry before, during, and after pregnancy. No worries.
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