How to clean toilets: Never mix toilet cleaners with bleach, acids, or other cleaners. Doing so produces toxic gases, which can cause harm, especially in closed spaces (Image: Pexels)
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Moneycontrol09-12-2025, 11:32

Doctor: Mixing Toilet Cleaners Releases Toxic Gas, Causes Lung Damage

  • Mixing toilet cleaners can release toxic gases, causing lung damage and severe respiratory issues.
  • A patient collapsed and developed Reactive Airway Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS) after mixing cleaners, which produced chlorine gas.
  • To clean safely, use only one product at a time, ensure good ventilation, read labels, and wear gloves.
  • Avoid mixing bleach with vinegar, ammonia, bathroom cleaners, lemon, baking soda, or rubbing alcohol due to toxic gas production.

Why It Matters: Mixing household cleaners can cause severe lung damage from toxic gas.

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