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Bleach is an effective home disinfectant. However, the dangers of using bleach for cleaning probably outweigh the advantages. Most people are aware that mixing bleach with ammonia causes toxic gas. However, not everyone is aware that urine contains ammonia.  Therefore, if you are using bleach to clean up pet urine stains or urine on a toilet and the surrounding floor, you are creating a toxic situation.

Mixing bleach with acid also causes toxic gas. A commonly used acid contained in house cleaners is vinegar.  Cleaning with both bleach and vinegar could be a recipe for disaster.  Since you must use extreme caution when using bleach, you are better off not using it at all.

Therefore, if you feel you must use bleach for cleaning; be careful. Don't expose yourself to the toxic gas like I did years ago when cleaning my bathroom with "ammonia and bleach" yikes !!! I survived but I'm sure I burned my lungs that day.