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Just the Basics Bleach
Just the Basics Bleach
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Just the BasicsDATA LAST UPDATED
October 19, 2018
Ingredient concerns
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Health Concerns
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SOMEAsthma / Respiratory
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SOMESkin Allergies & Irritation
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SOMEDevelopmental & Reproductive Toxicity
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SOMECancer
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HIGHEnvironment
Ingredient scores
Ingredient Disclosure: poor
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SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
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Ingredients from the label
Sodium Hypochlorite
Directions from Packaging
COLORFAST TEST: Test all garments for colorfastness. Make a solution of 2 tablespoons bleach and 1/4 cup of water. Apply 1 drop to hidden part of seam. Blot dry after 1 minute. No color change means garment can be safely bleached.; LAUNDRY USE: Sort laundry by color. Add 3/4 cup of bleach and detergent to wash water for regular size washers. Use 1-1/4 cups for extra-large washers. Add Laundry and wash. For best results: Use bleach dispenser; Dilute 3/4 cup of bleach in 1 quart water.; Add to wash 5 minutes after wash cycle has begun.; For heavily soiled loads use slightly more bleach.; DO NOT use on Acetate, Leather, Silk, Spandex, Wool, Mohair and nonfast colors .; HOUSEHOLD USE: DO NOT use product at full strength for cleaning surfaces. Always dilute in accordance with directions. For prolonged use wear rubber gloves. Kitchen and Bathroom: Clean and deodorize sinks, countertops, showers, bathtubs, floors, vinyl and tile. Prewash, wipe or rinse surfaces with water. Clean with a solution of 3/4 cup bleach per gallon of water. Let stand 10 minutes, rinse and air dry. Toilet Bowls: Deodorize your toilet. Flush toilet. Pour 1 cup of bleach into bowl. Swab with brush making sure to get under the rim. Let stand 10 minutes, flush. DO NOT use with bowl cleaners or any other household chemicals.
Warnings
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN; WARNING: EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT; WARNING: EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT. Contains Sodium Hypochlorite. May cause severe skin and eye irritation or chemical burns to broken skin. Causes eye damage. Wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when handling this product. Wash after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. FIRST AID: Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated clothing and wash skin with plenty of water. IF SWALLOWED: Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center or doctor. Drink a large amount of water. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS: Strong oxidizer. Flush drains before and after use. DO NOT use or mix with other household chemicals, such as toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, acid or ammonia containing products. To do so will release hazardous gases. Prolonged contact with metal such as silver may cause pitting or discoloration.
This product is not certified as a green cleaner.
Unknown:
Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.