One morning my mom said "Andy, get up and clean the bathroom!" It was
always an essential and important labor to the family. I got up and gathered all
the normal cleaning agents we used; Ajax, ammonia, and this liquid bleach that
my mom said worked wonders. The toilet I cleaned using the Ajax the sink I
cleaned using the Ajax there seemed to be no need for the other two. Then I saw
it- the bath tub, AH! There was a ring around the bath tub that I knew would be
difficult to clean off. I decided to add the ammonia I scrubbed at the ring but
it was not coming off. I then looked around thinking what to do'
"The Bleach!" I shouted aloud. And then -- it hit me, my mom's hand.
"Never, Never, Never, use Bleach with ammonia. Infact don't mix any
chemicals with one another."
This is an excellent example of common mistakes people make when dealing
with household chemicals/cleaners. In this assignment I will examine different
cleaners commonly used in my house.
I Ajax
I go to the cupboard and find a can of the powder, Ajax. The can use to
have a piece of tape to cover the top but now it has been lost; a potential
problem. The can has an expiration ...
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