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Last month, theCDC interviewed the Americans About cleaning and know-how behaviors related to coronavirus prevention, and results can shock you. The Agency has published its findings of a survey of more than 500 participants, a sample that represented the American population by sex, age, region, race / ethnicity and education. The study was made in part for asses that the cause ofAn increase in calls to poisoned centersAnd participants asked questions about "general knowledge, attitudes and practices related to the use of household cleaners and disinfectants," says the report.

The greatest finding was that 39% of those reported using common household cleaners, such as bleach, in an uncomfortable way that are really very detrimental to their health.

The majority reported an increased frequency of cleaning at home, which is great, but some of the reported cleaning behaviors are poorly appreciated and downright dangerous. These include the application of bleach and other household disinfectants to the hands (reported by 18%) and the body (10%), inhaling their vapors (6%) and trim or beverage solutions Foothagged with bleach (4%). Yikes!

Another shocking discovery showed that 19% of respondents reported having also applied bleach on their food, which CDC warns is extremely harmful to your health.

Bleach is extremely harmful if it is misused

Jel water is a corrosive chlorine substance. Chlorine is a chemical element that can be found in the form of liquid, gas or solid and is present in many household products. Cleaning your home surfaces with bleach when using the correct protection gear, such as gloves and mask, is a great way to get rid of peak germs from all scratches. However, CDC warns thatApplication directly from household cleaning products and skin disinfectants, or ingesting them, raises a risk of serious material damage and corrosive injury, and must be strictly avoided.

Cleaning fruits and vegetables with bleach, even if you are going to peel them later, you can ingest chlorine because it can please you in your food, even if you rinse or peel it.

The survey showed that 25% of the participant experienced at least one adverse health effect that they believed to be a side effect of using cleaners and disinfectants: nose or irritation of sinuses (11%); Cutaneous irritation (8%); eye irritation (8%); Dizziness, dizziness or headache (8%); stomach or nausea (6%); or respiratory problems (6%).

No evidence of coronavirus infections through food

There is no need or excuse to use hard chemicals on your food.The CDC continues to accentuate that there is currently no evidence to support the transmission of coronaviruses associated with food. They advise you to wash your hands before preparing or eating food, especially after coughing or sneezing.

You do not need to use new food washing techniques because of coronavirus. Instead, stand with well-known food security guidelines that should be followed independently of the pandemic:Rinse fruits and vegetables under clean and current water, andNever rinse poultry or meat.

If you are still concerned, cook the food that can be cooked at least 167 degrees Fahrenheit, for prolonged periods.

If you need to disinfect the package

As we pointed out in the past,CDC emphasizes that number one is most likely that you will be infected by coronavirus is done by contact anyone. However, if you will eliminate your grocery store, make sure to apply household cleaners to the food you will actually consume. Get ourGuide to the safe disinfection of your grocery store.