However if the surface has been compromised, the rusty pipes are causing unsightly stains, or the grout has an immovable five-o-clock shadow (mould stains) and you find bleach indispensable, try minimising the frequency with which it is applied to weekly or fortnightly use. For fabrics, try oxygenated bleach (hydrogen peroxide) as it is generally far less hazardous. Finally, plan your next renovation around a different colour scheme other than white on white, replace tiles and grout with glass or solid planes if possible and improve ventilation. In the case of bleach, prevention is far better than the cure. n References: 1. www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27700273/ ww.health.vic.gov.au/foodsafety/downloads/generic_template.pdf 2. w ww.foodstandards.gov.au/_srcfiles/FSC_Standard_3_2_2_FS_ 3. w Practices_&_Gen_Requirements_v88.pdf Bridget Gardner is director of Fresh Green Clean, providing consulting and education in sustainable cleaning and hygiene. She is considered by many as Australia’s leading independent expert in the field. For more information contact Bridget via www. freshgreenclean.com.au
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