Cleaning with bleach while pregnant...

peacelove&mama · July 2012

Apparently is a very controversial subject! One of my friends just got majorly flamed for cleaning with diluted bleach, and there now is an argument happening about if it's ok or not.

What are your opinions?

nanabanana06 · July 2012

It's fine if your in a well ventilated area. I still bleach my hair and sanitize things with a little bleach. You just have to be smart about it.

peacelove&mama · July 2012

That's what I said. No enclosed spaces, windows and doors open. I used very well diluted bleach for cleaning on more than one occasion while pregnant with DS, and both he and I were fine. Apparently, to some, using bleach is on par with smoking crack or shooting up.

perfectlove09 · July 2012

Oh my god. People are crazy. Sure if she locked herself in a closet and sniffed the bottle...it's perfectly fine to use bleach, as stated above, in a well ventilated area. That's from my dr. Granted I don't use it anyway bc it aggravates my asthma but it's safe otherwise

paprika28 · July 2012

If bleach wasn't safe to use, my DD would never have a clean kiddie pool this summer. Seriously?

choppinbroccoli22 · July 2012

from americanpregnancy.org--
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Using cleaning products such as bleach during pregnancy. Unfortunately ladies, most cleaning products are safe to use during pregnancy. Yes, even bleach. So you don't have to call a maid to do the household cleaning unless you want to. If you are going to stick to doing the dirty work yourself, there are steps that you can take while cleaning during pregnancy to keep you and your baby safe from harm.

Step 1: Make sure that you have good ventilation where you are cleaning

Step 2: Wear protective gloves and clothing to protect your skin

Step 3: Always read the warning and instruction labels

Step 4: Never mix different chemicals, such as ammonia and bleach; doing this can be very dangerous for anyone to inhale

Step 5: Avoid cleaning the oven since it is such a tight space and the ventilation is not good

Step 6: If your partner is around, have him do the cleaning!!!!

If you feel uncomfortable using chemical cleaning products, go natural. Using baking soda and vinegar can do wonders for cleaning just about anything in your home, from the kitchen to the bathroom.

I also use Borax, but some things need a little bleach, like the bottom of the shower curtain liner.

choppinbroccoli22 · July 2012

HEY! Since when does copy & paste work for PIP's?

StefandTodd · July 2012

Hysterical. Basically I would exercise all the same cautions pregnant that I would not pregnant when dealing with bleach.

Where was she flamed? That's stupid.

peacelove&mama · July 2012

StefandTodd:
Hysterical. Basically I would exercise all the same cautions pregnant that I would not pregnant when dealing with bleach.
Where was she flamed? That's stupid.

On Facebook, she posted a status and now there's 30+ comments on it. Insanity.

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