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Dumping Bleach Down Drains
If your home has a septic system, you shouldn’t pour any type of bleach down the toilet or drains. According to Rapid First Plumbing, a residential plumbing company in California, bleach kills the beneficial bacteria that helps break down your home’s septic waste. “Without the breakdown of solids in your septic tank, your waste system may clog or fail to drain in your yard properly. You may permanently damage your septic system,” the company notes on its website. In addition, bleach can mix with other agents in your sink drains and contaminate the air in your home and even cause your pipes to burst.
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Using Bleach on Metal Surfaces
Bleach shouldn’t be applied to copper or stainless steel appliances. That’s because the corrosive chemicals in bleach can react with metal and leave behind stains and even corrosion, according to ARCSI. “Always use approved cleaners on metal surfaces. Also, never use bleach or ammonia to eliminate rust. This will set the stain and make it more difficult to remove,” the ARCSI warns.
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Not Diluting Bleach Enough
More bleach doesn’t mean a better clean. ACI notes the only advantage to using more bleach than prescribed is if the surface is soiled. When using bleach to clean floors, sinks, appliances, certain dishes and countertops, ACI says, “Do not use more than one cup of bleach per gallon of water.”
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