“There are two types of cleaning products: bleach and things that should never be mixed with bleach”. To what extent is this true? And why?

Question

u/shaneoffood posted this comment in a discussion about unscented laundry detergents.

I’m familiar with the fact that ammonia and bleach creating something like chlorine gas, and I get that mixing different elements can cause them to react.

But is the original comment a good rule of thumb? Are there exceptions? And why do they make “the best” cleaning products?

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Answer 1

A better rule of thumb: “Follow the instructions on the label and don’t use unlabeled chemicals.”

Covers every scenario regarding cleaning, chemicals and mixing chemicals…and it’s easy to remember.