Can I put a little Bleach in my bath water?

Question

I hear that putting 1/4 cup of clorox in my bath water will make me squeaky clean, works better than soap is this true?

Answer 1

Don't do it. My grandmother used to put bleach in our bath water because we were, and I quote, "dirty little heathens". Thanks to her, I developed an allergy where if I even SMELL bleach, I break out in itchy hives. And it is an allergy, it's not in my head. I have been allergy tested. Bleach is not meant for personal hygiene.

Answer 2

It's refreshing to see that someone other than me, is concerned about being very, extremely clean.
However, don't use bleach!

I mean, unless you're a walking-talking, super-duper, germ-infested chicky, try bathing with DIAL-Antibacterial Bar Soap!

Going further, if you're going after the squeaky-clean thing and if your skin can take the resulting itchiness and dryness, then put a 'little' DOVE Dishwashing Liquid into your bath-water!

Answer 3

I ve been putting bleach in my bath water all adult life and have had no negative side effects. A bath with a small amount of bleach added to the water may help lessen symptoms of chronic eczema (atopic dermatitis). However, it s not recommended by the EPA.

Answer 4

Bleach In Bathwater

Answer 5

Any doctor will tell you that putting a small amount of bleach in your bath water, is safe. It gets rid of MRSA and a lot of other bacteria that are resistant to certain antibiotics. My daughter is 2 and my son is 5 and they constantly were getting boils. I was told to put 2 TBSP to 1 gallon of water. I was concerned with that amount so I only did 1. It didn t harm them and they have not gotten a boil since.

Answer 6

Ciara,
You can put small amounts in bath water . . Maybe half of what you're planning, but unless you have some kind of fungus, or infestation, I don't know why you would want to ????? Many people put chlorine in swimming pools, and it is very drying to the skin. It may even turn your hair slightly green.

Your skin is supposed to have oils so that it doesn't dry out like a cornflake. Americans are accused of "overcleaning" their skin.

My counsel is to bath daily with gentle soap. If you want to put something in your bath water try Epsom's salts (to soften the water and enhance cleaning) or a cup of vinegar (to maintain PH and mildly disinfect compromised areas).

Hope this helps, good luck!

Answer 7

Sure you can, unless you have a sensitivity to it. Been doing it for years and now the studies are finally coming out that not only is it anti-microbial but also anti-inflammatory.

".....finally, the group tried the science on elderly mice. When bathed in the dilute bleach solution, the animals’ skin began to look younger, “from old and fragile to thicker, with increased cell proliferation,” describes Thomas Leung, the study’s lead author. The effect wore off when the baths were stopped, implying that regular treatment is likely required to maintain the youthful results.If shown to work similarly in humans, this cheap and widely available household chemical could provide a new way to treat skin damage"

Answer 8

In fact, i dont know the fact as ever. I am afraid not doing that. Baby's skin is very fragile . Dont bleach it. I suggest you reading the instruction before using it.

Answer 9

yes - it cleared up my MRSA. I put in half a cup into warm water and soaked for five minutes three times a week and it really helped me.

Answer 10

You do not want to get bleach on or in your hoo-ha. Read the label - it says "skin irritant".

That means no.