What Exactly Is Bleach, and What Makes It Such a Good Cleaner? — Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn

You've probably heard the phrase, "If it ain't bleach, it ain't clean!" While bleach is a go-to cleaner in bathrooms nearly everywhere, it's a lot more controversial in the kitchen, because there are big pros (majorly antibacterial!) and cons (contact with bleach can be harmful to your eyes, skin, and more, and if a kid or pet ingests it, they can become very, very ill).

Before you think about using — or banning! — bleach in the kitchen, it's worth understanding exactly what it is, and why it's such a good cleaner.

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