Can you pour bleach down the drain

We did use it as disinfectant in the cell culture lab and it was certainly used in hospitals for the same reason. Funny enough, I noticed that clothes used to get cleaner in the old country than here, maybe the machines and the water were better there…. Oxygen bleach like hydrogen peroxide? I use seventh gen bleach which is basically hydrogen peroxide, and an oxygen stabilizer, according to the ingredients label. Does it disinfect?

I figure hydrogen peroxide is used on cuts and wounds, so it must do some kind of disinfecting? I use it as if it does, but now I wonder, if anyone knows. I pour bleach down the drain if a smell comes out of there. It fixes the problem. But my landlord doesnt want me using ANY chemicals for anything. She says bleach will destroy her pipes and desteoy her bathroom sink.

I had to wash a white shirt in my bathroom and she bugged out. The sink is regular ceramic. I do, in the bathroom. But a plumber told me about it when I had a drain fly infestation. Has worked ever since. My American Standard bath tub had spot of rust; tub repairman said not to use any product with bleach, or any powder cleanser of any kind as that will cause rust. Must be made of iron or other metal. He did suggest using only liquid or foamy cleansers on tubs, sinks but nothing with any form of bleach.

The cleaning solution removes dirt and grime as well as the colour from garments and other fabrics. Bleach is also a powerful disinfectant and can react negatively with other cleaning products including ammonia, glass cleaner and carpet cleaners.

It is safe to pour bleach down a sink in your home including a kitchen, bathroom or laundry room sink. Bleach will not affect your home's pipes; it will help keep the sink's pipes clear and clean.

Bleach is also safe to introduce to your city or county's sewage system. Be careful not to let the bleach sit in the bowl of the sink, especially if the sink is stainless steel. In the morning, flush the pipe thoroughly with water from the faucet. Don't clean the pipes with bleach if you have recently cleaned the sink with a product containing ammonia.

If you'd rather not use strong chemicals such as bleach, you can get equally good results with non-toxic, environmentally friendly household products. Close or cover the drain and let the mixture work in the pipe for 3 to 5 minutes.

Then pour several cups of boiling water down the drain to wash it clean. Vinegar disinfects and baking soda scours, so together they leave your sink pipes sanitary and free of debris. Stephanie Mitchell is a professional writer who has authored websites and articles for real estate agents, self-help coaches and casting directors.