Toxic Fumes

[geeklover80]

I've always used Clorox bleach spray to clean the kitchen and clean Michael and my bathroom. I didn't use it at first. I used regular bathroom cleaner and this machine that machine bought to get rid of mold. But neither of those worked for the mold in our shower, but the Clorox does, for the most part. So I use it all the time. But I'm always worried about the chemicals being bad for me.

I was cleaning the kitchen and then the bathroom a couple of days ago and afterwards I got really queasy and had a bad headache. I think though that was mostly due to me, not only not cleaning on my usual day but doing it on my fasting day. I hadn't had anything to eat all day at that point. But still, I just would like to find an alternative to using the Clorox. Does anyone have any good cleaning products they use that aren't terribly unhealthy?

Also while I'm soliciting advice, does anyone know where to find a good strapless bra for a D cup? I've tried for years to find on with no success. The last one I bought I thought was going to work out, but it's just as crappy as the rest of them. It slips down whenever I lean over and I'm constantly having to tug it up. I wear a lot of shirts and t-shirts that kind of require strapless, but I've had no luck.

TIA

Stacey

Comments

[inspired-being.livejournal.com]

From previous comments, I'd say it was the amount you are using, time you spend and how close you are getting to the bleach rather than the ventilation. Eg, if you have your head right next to the surface, no amount of ventilation is going to stop you from inhaling it (though I doubt you are that silly). Whenever I use anything with strong fumes, I tend to just cover my nose and mouth until the fumes have become diluted in the air.

Having a chemistry background, I always find it funny when people talk about 'natural' cleaning products like vinegar, baking soda and lemon juice, which are basically just dilute acetic acid, sodium bicarbonate and citric acid. They all have good cleaning properties, but may take a bit more elbow grease or need to be left on the surface so they have time to work. Not that I've used them to clean much.

As for the bra, I wish I could help. I'm a D too and brought a strapless bra a few months ago which has been better than any I've had previously (with actual support and not falling out), but I'm not sure they'd have them in US. So good luck with the search!

[geekslave.livejournal.com]

I've thought about using a mask when I clean with the Clorox.

Nice hearing from a somewhat extra. I had a feeling that using the vinegar, you'd probably have to leave it on a little bit longer.

Thanks.

Stacey