Bleach vs Hydrogen Peroxide

Recent studies have highlighted that personal & homecare products with ingredients such as ethanol, bleach, ammonia, parabens, and quaternary ammonium can cause serious health issues over time. These health complications include but are not limited to skin irritation, damage to your organs, endocrine disruption, a wide range of respiratory problems, and potential poisoning if ingested. The FDA recently banned Triclosan due to its adverse effects on bacterial cultures; Triclosan was used in popular skin care products as an antibacterial.

Given that bleach is a common part of many people’s cleaning plans, our goal is to shed some light on how it can hurt your household, pets, and commercial environs. Some great alternatives to bleach are Hydrogen Peroxide, White Vinegar, lemon/ limes, and baking soda, to name a few. Hydrogen Peroxide cleaning products are becoming the norm as many significant brands invest in healthier options for household and skincare products. We could go on and on about the risks of using bleach and other toxins or even elaborate extensively on the impacts of these ingredients on our water streams and food when used in mass quantities. At this point, you know how you and the environment are at risk. We understand that the smell of bleach often illustrates the notion that a space or surface is clean. However, it’s slowly hurting you. The great thing is that you now have options in today’s world.