Bleach: Infant
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Clorox for Toys
Asked by M.B. from Oklahoma City
on August 14, 2008
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I remember reading a previous request about how best to clean toys. I couldn't find it again when I looked, and I don't remember the specifics. Are all Clorox disenfec...
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- Clorox will "bleach" out the colors if you use it a lot--even if you dilute it. Why can't you put them in the dishwasher?
- There is a product out there called "Odo-Ban" that a couple daycare places I use have for cleaning/disinfecting their toys with.
- I used Medela wipes that are used for cleaning breast pumps. There is also a Chlorox spray that is made for food surfaces. It is in a blue bottle. Read the label an...
Cleaning with Bleach
Asked by A.B. from Denver
on August 29, 2009
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I'm curious to know if there is an alternative to cleaning kids toys without using bleach. I have an at home child care business and I do not really feel bleach is the...
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- I have heard that the safest alternative to bleach is Hydrogen peroxide used the same way you would use the bleach.
- Just so you know, bleach evaporates from the surface of products cleaned with it. We use a weak solution to clean fish tank parts (my husband's business), and I guaran...
- So I know you have had a lot of responses but I found an AMAZING disinfectant that is not only safe but extremely healthy too. First of all I would never use bleach! I...
A Good Disinfectant for Toys
Asked by B.M. from Detroit
on July 10, 2008
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Hello All you wonderful moms!! I was wondering if anyone uses or knows of a disinfectant that is effective, but gentle to use on toys. I have tried the Lysol disinfe...
Bleach at Daycare
Asked by S.L. from Philadelphia
on December 13, 2010
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On Thursday my son came home from daycare with the sleeves of his shirt bleached. The next morning I asked the director about it and she said "Oh, the teachers wipe d...
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- My daycare uses a disinfectent on the changing table (not bleach, but i'm not sure what it is) and they use diluted bleach water to disinfect the utensils and toys at ...
- I think they have to use bleach. It's suppose to be diluted though. I know my daughter's pre-school is allowed (by the health code) to use Clorox Anywhere Hard Surface...
- YES! I would be concerned! I would be outraged! If it is strong enough to bleach clothes, then it is definitely too harmful to be around his lungs! Bleach fumes are TO...
Day Care and Bleach
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on March 20, 2007
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I am looking at day cares. All of them wipe down the cribs with bleach! I am doing all organic, and I want to keep the baby away from harmful toxins. I know they have ...
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- Hi S., I am a daycare provider and we are required to used things that will disinfect we have no choice. Maybe this will make you feel better. I used to work for the...
- There are some daycares that use organic cleaners but they are hard to find. But unfortunately the issue of the child being around chemicals is going to be extremely h...
- Hi S., I'm so excited for you! I am so glad there is someone else out there who sees all the dangers in the bleach and other chemicals we are exposing our children...
Need a Non-toxic Disinfectant to Clean Toys (& Books?)
Asked by J.W. from Portland
on April 17, 2008
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Hi Moms,
What do you use as a non-toxic disinfectant to clean toys? I recently purchased some used toys and would like to clean them before my child plays with th...
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- Clorox clean-works is great. It's made from natural products, its just as effective and bleach, but it's as gentle and soap and water, and it costs the same as any oth...
- I've read that clorox anywhere spray (light blue bottle) works without having to be wiped off. There are also pampers wipes for toys and high chairs. And there are man...
- Hi!~ I use clorox anywhere ALL the time:)I would recommend that:)
Alternative to Bleach?
Asked by W.T. from San Diego
on July 27, 2010
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I need an alternative to bleach.
My bathroom never seems to dry out, so I get mold in the shower....just a bit, in the corners. I cannot stand the smell of bleach....
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- I don't have any idea's but I'd love to hear every ones suggestions.
- The only things we use in our house is vinegar, baking soda, perioxide, and Sensaria's Citrus Cleaner. Vinegar would be the least effective on the mold but all of the ...
- Hi! I use Shaklee products. Here is a link to my web-site with the information about Basic G Germicide. It is EPA approved for restaurant use. You don't want to swallo...
Surface Cleaner for Young Babies
Asked by M.P. from Salt Lake City
on May 31, 2009
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What is a good, safe cleaner to disinfect surfaces? I've heard of using Hydrogen Peroxide. Does that really work - is it really safe for babies? What else do you use?
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- Hi M., Here's a NATURAL disinfectant that is safe. 8 drops of TEA TREE oil with 2 1/2 cups of water in a spray bottle, shake well. Spray and wipe down. This recipe ...
- for a spray, mix 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water. its a natural disinfectant and can't hurt the baby at all (she could even drink it) to replace ajax/comet like cleaners -...
- White Distilled Vinegar is a great, safe, chemical free cleaner and disinfectant.
Organic / Natural Carpet Cleaner?
Asked by B.G. from Houston
on March 6, 2009
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I'm in the process of trying to make a switch to all organic / natural / nontoxic cleaning products for my home. Our home contains a preschooler, an infant and 2 kitti...
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- I have a friend who is a sponsor for a company called Melaleuca. She does not have anyone sign up. She just lets you call her and place your order under her. I LOVE th...
- I have gone totally green/organic also. What I use on my carpet is a simple steam cleaner, w/ no cleaning solution, just the steam, and that has cleaned all of our ki...
- Don't waste your money on bottles of organic cleaner at the store or online. USE white VINEGAR INSTEAD. Vinegar is a natural disinfectant, cleaner, deoderize...
Infant Asthma
Asked by S.B. from Washington DC
on July 16, 2008
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My almost 5 month old son has been wheezing for about a month now. Our pediatrician tried several meds but they didn't really help much, so he sent us to a pediatric ...
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- Are you nursing? I'd give him infant probiotics bought from the Health Food Center in the frig section, to up him immune system. Run a cool mist humidifier, and alwa...
- Hi S., Both Barabara and Heather mentioned the use of chemicals in the home and how this can have an adverse effect on anyone who has a condition such as asthma. One...
- I don't have any personal experience with infant asthma, but I wanted to ask you if you have consulted an allergist. Have you looked into whether or not he is reacting...
