One would think we would have run out of kitchen challenges by now. Nope, I’ve still got a couple up my sleeve.
This week we are peeking under the sink. This week you are going to want to be careful with how you dispose of chemicals. Remember, if you store your chemicals under the sink, you need to be careful not to mix chemicals as you dispose of them.
If you need a refresher, we’ve got the handy:
Remember, science is our friend. Let’s use it to our advantage and keep ourselves safe.
Did you know that household cleaners expire? If you count on items like chlorine bleach to disinfect your home, you must replace them regularly. If you’ve had an open container of bleach under your sink for more than a year, it’s time to replace it. Don’t pour it down the drain and follow it with a chaser of ammonia, even if both are expired.
Expired means less effective, not completely inactive. It may not kill all of the salmonella bacteria, but you could still create poisonous gases in a chemical reaction.
Enough disclaimers. While you are cleaning out from under the sink, do a quick check for leaks.
