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I cleaned the kitchen earlier and used bleach, it was quite strong smelling but I got some fresh air, rinsed my nostrils and took a shower. The smell has mostly gone from my nose but:
1) Cigarettes have a bleach smell to them (this always seems to happen when cleaning with bleach, anyone else find this?)
2) Im really anxious for some reason about it, normally I wouldnt care at all. My breathing is normal, there is no burning or irritation in my eyes or anything like that. Should I ask for advice from NHS Direct or am I just being way OTT?
3) Is it normal to have a bleach smell or taste after cleaning with bleach, do other people find this?
Sorry to ask and thank you for reading.
Its common to feel like that Piers ..Perhaps you used too much ?.If theres no irritation you will be fine .I did a bleach -athon as I call it the other day and I was absolutely fine .Stop stressing ..:Dt/c Sue x
Chlorine is very strong, and the nose is very sensitive to particles. It only takes a few per billion to smell something so it doesn't mean that there is a lot of it, just that your nose is working properly. The nice thing about bleach is that it eventually breaks down to harmless salts.
Hi, You shouldn't need to use bleach?? What is wrong with disinfectant and Cif? Bleach is a very harsh substance and removes colour from clothing etc. if splashed. I only use bleach for the toilet.
Thanks for the answers. I have been trying work out the PPM for the bleach I was using but the figure shows 1500ppm which has to be wrong :P
LucyR - I used bleach due to the OCD, I used to use it undiluted for cleaning my hair, skin etc but stopped that about 6 months ago, I now just use normal shower gel :)
I really dont like the stuff but there are some areas I do use it now such as kitchen worktops (rinsed afterwards) and bathroom areas.
Hi, That sounds awful undiluted bleach on your hair and skin?? I am surprised you did not get admitted to hospital with your skin coming off? I wonder what OCD has to do with bleach??
Its germ type OCD so bleach is a chemical that kills pretty much any bacteria/virus.
And I have to say even with using undiluted bleach on my skin there was not even a rash, very suprised but still i thought it best to stop and worked with my CBT guy to do that and managed it.
Hi, Oh I see, have you heard about "friendly bacteria"??
Hi, Oh I see, have you heard about "friendly bacteria"??
Yep, I am working towards those. One exposure was to drink Actimel, that goes against everything my OCD believes in! But I managed it.
Hi, Oh I see, very good! What exactly does OCD about germs make you think, does it make you think you will contract a serious disease from this.
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