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Bleach has been used to clean and sanitize surfaces and whiten fabrics for centuries.
One unfortunate side-effect of using bleach is a strong, acrid smell that some users find offensive.
If you find that bleach odors are overly strong, be sure that you are using the bleach correctly.
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Always rinse surfaces well after a cleaning session.
If smells linger, here are seven simple methods for getting rid of the odor.
Turn on kitchen andbathroom exhaust fans.
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Even adding a circulating box fan will help bleach odors dissipate more quickly.
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Add an Air Purifier
Anair purifierhelps by drawing in indoor air and passing it through a filter.
The filter accumulates pollutants and unpleasant odors and pushes clean air back into the room.
If you have a chlorine bleach spill, sprinkle it with baking soda.
While you may be tempted to add essential oils to chlorine bleach to mask the smell, don’t.
Some oils contain acids and can create toxic fumes.
Dangers of Mixing Bleach with Cleaners.Washington State Department of Health
