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Sodium hypochlorite

The chemical ingredient in household bleach that gives it its disinfecting power.

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Is bleach safe during pregnancy

Is bleach safe during pregnancy

What bleach is, and why pregnancy questions come up When people say “bleach,” they usually mean a household disinfectant containing sodium hypochlorite. It is a strong oxidizing agent, which is why it can kill germs and remove stains, but that same chemistry also makes it irritating to tissue. The fumes can sting, and direct contact […]