Occasional Bleach Use?

[emma1325]

Since I've thrown out all of my cleaners and have only been using my natural all-purpose cleaner and vinegar, I'm missing the white/bright effects of my old clorox spray cleaner.

What do you all think about very occasional use of this product?

[lightheart]

I'm ok using bleach every now and then to sanitize things with (kill the ickies) but would never think to use it to just brighten things up.

[robertandenith]

I could swear by peroxide on a spray bottle with an 1oz of dr. bronner's magic soap! I even use this to clean up my daughter's sneakers or to spot clean our carpet. I have a Siberian Husky (indoor) and 2 small kids and my carpet (I rent) is spotless!!! I also use it for my bathrooms and kitchen, and some booboos too lol!

[SkiMama36]

I use the bleach sparingly in my laundry...I can't stand dingy whites...

[JulieK]

Let's say you already have some bleach around. How should you dispose of it? Wouldn't flushing it down the toilet harm the environment as much as just using it up? It is distressing to even think about this, since my one little gallon bottle of bleach is nothing compared to the gallons and gallons used by large companies.

[russianthistle]

I would, personally, NEVER use any bleach, ever. I think it's nasty and toxic.

[aprons_and_acorns]

Originally Posted by robertandenith

I could swear by peroxide on a spray bottle with an 1oz of dr. bronner's magic soap! I even use this to clean up my daughter's sneakers or to spot clean our carpet. I have a Siberian Husky (indoor) and 2 small kids and my carpet (I rent) is spotless!!! I also use it for my bathrooms and kitchen, and some booboos too lol!

Thanks for this great tip. I'm going to make up a batch of this, too.