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Bleach does more than whiten clothesits potency also kills pesky weeds.
However, does bleach kill weeds effectively, and how does it work?
Learn how to mix up a spray solution and what precautions to take to do the job safely.
The Spruce / Jayme Burrows
Avoid using it to control weeds in a vegetable garden, flower bed, or lawn.
Why Bleach Works to Kill Weeds
Bleach is an effective weed killer against mosttypes of small weeds.
Want more gardening tips?
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This is just the sort of area where bleach can be used as a weed killer.
With your spray bottle, spray the area where the weeds are coming up.
Don’t be too quick to pull the weeds out afterwardwait a few days to ensure they’re dead.
Bleach is inexpensive enough that reapplication (if necessary) is feasible.
Bleach can stainpaving stones.
Bleach kills bacteria, and this includes good bacteria in the soil.
It’s non-selective andalters the soil pHbecause bleach is alkaline.
Both vinegar and bleach are non-selective, meaning the ingredients will damage whatever plant they touch.
However, theacetic acid in vinegarmay be best for killing isolated younger weeds.
Never mix vinegar or bleach because it is dangerous and releases a toxic gas.
Tomato Root Growth Inhibition, National Library of Medicine.
Why Does Soil pH Matter?Montana State University.
Does Vinegar Kill Weeds?Montana State University.
