Monday, 4 March 2013

Risks and Benefits

                                                             Risks


Bleach:
  • corrosive, can burn the skin
  • may cause severe irritation or damage to eyes
  • harmful if swallowed
  • exposure to high concentrations of vapour or mist can cause heart conditions or chronic respiratory problems such as: asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis or obstructive lung disease.
  • can cause water pollution, in which the chemicals can contribute to cancer, endocrine disorders and other serious health effects.
  • The chemicals of bleach can reduce the populations of fish and bird species around great lakes due to the water pollution created from the disposal of bleach into the water. 
  • Chlorine bi-products can cause mutations, sterility and even extinction
  • Air pollution is cause by factories that rely on chemical bleach, as they let the toxins into the air and into the Earth's ozone layer where it contributes to Global Warming
Vinegar:
  • If vinegar comes in contact with the eyes, it can cause moderate - high irritation
  • ingesting large amounts of vinegar can cause nausea and vomiting
  • can strongly react with other cleaning substances such as bleach, therefore it should be used with caution when mixing with other substances

                                                       
                                                          Benefits


Bleach:
  • effective disinfectant against fungi, bacteria and algae
  • inactivates flu virus
Vinegar:
  • Natural, organic bi-product. This means that it is edible and biodegradable, therefore there will be little health or environmental risks.
  • all-in-one cleaner, no need to buy different cleaners for different purposes
  • non-toxic (no fear of breathing in harmful chemicals and no fear of pouring harmful chemicals down the sink) 
  • small amount of vinegar can have many health benefits such as increasing the body's absorption through minerals from the foods we eat, controlling blood sugar, etc.
  • gentle on hands, no need for rubber gloves
  • clean streak-free
  • safe around young children, no fear of poison
  • economical, much less expensive than other cleaners
  • inactivates flu virus
  • kills bacteria and virus's

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