- 2020-01-30
- Tips
- Health and Beauty
- Home Appliances
10 Must-read Tips for Using Bleach
For prevention of infecting COVID-19, many consumers opt to use bleach for routine cleaning and disinfection for households. Its active ingredient, sodium hypochlorite, denatures protein in micro-organisms and is therefore effective in killing bacteria, fungi, and viruses. However, bleach should be used with caution. Improper use of expired bleach or mixing with other detergents not only reduces its effectiveness in disinfection but also causes the risk to your health! The Consumer Council provides 10 useful tips on the proper use of bleach.
