Chlorine bleach is a powerful disinfectant, but it can cause damage and create safety hazards when used incorrectly.
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Chlorine Bleach vs.
It disinfects, cleans, and whitens, and it causes color lossa bleaching effectin colored textiles.
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Oxygen bleach does not have the strong odor we associate with chlorine bleach.
The best way todetermine if something is bleach-safeis to consult its care label.
To test for colorfastness, dilute 2 tsp.
Clorox has a helpfulbleach dilution ratio chart.
Doing so will result in toxic chemical fumes that can sicken or kill humans and animals.
