Pros and cons of bleach products
Bleach is one of the most effective products for removing mildew. As with most cleaning products, there are advantages and disadvantages. This article is meant to help you choose the best bleach mildew cleaning products
Pros of bleach mildew cleaning products
Most bleach products are strong enough to kill any mildew traces.
Bleach can also clean mildew stains and soap scum. This means that bleach cleaners can be used for more than mildew cleaning. Also you will not need to use any other cleaning products for a job and you won’t have to start scrubbing the place as the bleach is very powerful. You can a save a lot of time as you can spray it and let it sit on the affected areas.
Cons of bleach mildew cleaning products
Bleach products usually emanate a powerful smell that can also be harmful for your health. The fumes are toxic and can cause respiratory problems. This is why it’s important that you use a mask every time you use bleach, and also rubber gloves. Also make sure that the room that you’re working in is properly ventilated.
Avoid using chlorine bleach if you have small kids and pets. Bleach cleaning products are not made for all materials. It is usually better if you avoid using bleach for fabrics, untreated wood, vinyl etc. The bleach will do more harm than good to these products. As a more healthy and safe alternative to chlorine bleach you can use oxygen bleach. This is non-toxic and thus safe to use.