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Q: What did people use before bleach was made?
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What is the chemical make bleach?

Bleach is a cleaning agent to destroy bacteria. You can also use bleach to bleach your hair and make it lighter.


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No, you cannot mix both bleach and Drano due to safety reasons. If you really want bleach then first use the Drano and then wait before using the bleach.


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Is it safe to use bleach when you are cleaning a bathroom that young children use?

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Can you use ala bleach to remove colour of other cloth from your white dress?

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