what is difference between ammonia and bleach??

[revenert@hotmail.com]

I know this is a dumb question. I know both ammonia and bleach clean
things, but how do I know when to use each one? I know NEVER to mix
the two, but when is bleach better and when is ammonia better?

[Bonnie]

I use ammonia when I want to do cleaning that involves cutting heavy duty
grease and dirt. (Usually vinegar is my first choice.) I really only use
bleach when I want to disinfect something (toilet bowl) or kill mold and
mildew (shower area). Of course I occasionally use bleach in the laundry to
whiten.

Bonnie in NJ

<revenert@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I know this is a dumb question. I know both ammonia and bleach clean
> things, but how do I know when to use each one? I know NEVER to mix
> the two, but when is bleach better and when is ammonia better?
>

[Michael A. Ball]

On 14 May 2005 15:56:19 -0700, revenert@hotmail.com wrote:

>I know this is a dumb question. I know both ammonia and bleach clean
>things, but how do I know when to use each one? I know NEVER to mix
>the two, but when is bleach better and when is ammonia better?

The real scientists here can give you a real answer; but basically
chlorine-based bleach is not a soil-removing substance. As a detergent,
its practically useless. However, in the absence of organic matter, its
a cheap and effect disinfectant. In terms of "cleaning", its forte is
that chlorine, being a strong oxidizer, is great for removing most
stains.

Household ammonia is not magical, but you can add it to detergent
solutions to raise the pH; and that makes it more aggressive against
dirt and grease.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammonia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_hypochlorite (bleach)

That's the basics, as I understand them.

When I die, I want to go where dogs go!

[SpeagePeata]

[SpeagePeata]

[dalewest]

Hi
I don’t have so much idea regarding this subject. Just I suggest you to take steps accordingly.

[kevinson]

Keep the house open and get a fresh mop and use plain water to rinse it off.

Next time, be a little more alert when making your floor water.

Keep the dogs out for a couple of more hours and make sure the floor is rinsed well.

Get outside yourself and fill your lungs with fresh air for awhile.

[finvik]

ideally bleach should not be used. and it should be kept away from kids in the house
Vik