An-Najah News - Health experts have warned that the increased use of disinfectants may present a deadly danger for children.

Experts say that the obsession with hygiene may lead to neglect of an important issue regarding the use of these products with children in the home.

Samara Geeler, senior research and database analyst at Environmental Working Group, noted that excessive cleaning requires careful study.

“Since many people are under lockdown to reduce the spread of the Corona virus, they may use antiseptics and other cleaning products more frequently, It is more important than ever that they consume these chemicals safely, making sure to follow the label directions exactly,” she added.

Following the instructions is especially important now because products such as those containing ammonia or bleaching “can cause or exacerbate respiratory problems,” Geller says.

Johnson-Arbor warns that “sodium hypochlorite, the active ingredient in chlorine bleach, should not be mixed with acids or other detergents, because it can thus be fatal.”