{"id":9547,"date":"2022-12-27T07:27:55","date_gmt":"2022-12-26T23:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pestbusters.com.sg\/the-inherent-dangers-of-diy-disinfection\/"},"modified":"2023-06-20T16:03:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T08:03:57","slug":"the-inherent-dangers-of-diy-disinfection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pestbusters.com.sg\/the-inherent-dangers-of-diy-disinfection\/","title":{"rendered":"The Inherent Dangers of DIY Disinfection"},"content":{"rendered":"

If there’s anything the pandemic has taught us, it’s that cleanliness is key to fighting viruses and disease. Besides protecting us from the virus, clean, disinfected surfaces give us peace of mind. In fact, according to a survey<\/a> done in America in 2021, the average amount of money consumers spend each month on cleaning supplies has increased by 12% from 2019.<\/p>\n

This is why DIY disinfection is becoming more prevalent as cleaning and disinfecting products often run out of stock or simply as a way for many to save cost.<\/p>\n

However, the question remains whether is it safe to disinfect your home, office, etc. by yourself? What are the effects of disinfection on pregnant women and children? How do antiseptics help prevent the spread of infectious diseases? Let\u2019s find out!<\/p>\n

Why is it dangerous to DIY disinfection?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many of us, either facing a scarcity of commercial cleaning products or acting in the belief that homemade products are better, will usually turn to DIY alternatives made from household ingredients such as vinegar\u00a0and baking soda.<\/p>\n

These ingredients are generally safe to use on their own, but prolonged exposure by skin contact or breathing of the vapours can be hazardous to our health. Mixing these ingredients or different chemicals\u00a0can create new toxic chemicals.<\/p>\n

For instance, bleach should only be used on its own without mixing with other chemicals such as ammonia. When bleach is combined with ammonia, it can produce toxic chlorine gases.<\/p>\n

The use of chemical disinfectants without reading the instructions on the labels can also bring serious health risks if not used properly. Some of the hazards include:<\/p>\n