| By Candi Bezte, Norwex Science and technical Advisor Chlorine levels in a common swimming pool range from about 0.5 to 1 ppm. These levels were shown to affect lung capacity in athletes with no history of lung ailment, who were exercising within or near the pool. The incidence of respiratory trouble ws just under 20% at .05ppm but was over 60% at 1 ppm. Chlorine concentrations recommended for cleaning/disinfecting daycares are between 500-1000 ppm(approximately 1000 times higher than swimming pool water). Bleach is so highly reactive, that it pretty much instantly reacts with substances that it comes in contact with. That is why it is so effective at killing absolutely everything! When it is combined with organic matter it forms organ chlorine substances, many of which can be carcinogenic. Recent study (Odabasi 2008) on products that contain bleach together with other ingredients has revealed that bleach can react with soaps, fragrances or other ingredients within the bottle to produce some very high toxic substances. These may include relatively high levels of tetrachloride and chloroform. The FDA has banned carbon tetrachloride in all residential products as they find it to be so hazardous that no warning label could adequately protect the householder. Carbon tetrachloride is also a probable human carcinogen and ozone depleting substance and a powerful greenhouse gas. Moral of the story....bleach should be avoided whenever possible and should NEVER be mixed with any other products other than water! My two cents: Norwex's antibac microfiber removes over 99% of bacteria from your surfaces and cleans better than bleach* with just water. For my family, water wins out every time. *University of Arizona studies found that, with only water, Norwex microfiber removes more bacteria than bleach. | 
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