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Most households contain products such as:

Chlorine bleach
Toilet bowl cleaner
Glass cleaner
Drain cleaner
Oven cleaner
Mold remover
Bathroom disinfectant
Multi-purpose sprays

Each of these products has different chemical compositions.Chemistry

Using them according to their labels is generally safe.

Problems arise when people improvise.
Dangerous Chemical Combinations

Some combinations are especially hazardous.
Bleach + Ammonia

Produces chloramine gas.

Exposure may cause:

coughing
chest pain
breathing difficulty
burning eyes
nausea

High concentrations can become life-threatening.
Bleach + Vinegar

Although vinegar is natural, mixing it with bleach produces chlorine gas.

Symptoms include:

throat irritation
severe coughing
difficulty breathing
eye irritation

Bleach + Rubbing Alcohol

Can produce chloroform and other toxic compounds.

Large exposure may affect the nervous system and cause dizziness or unconsciousness.
Different Drain Cleaners

Mixing different brands may trigger dangerous chemical reactions or even explosions inside plumbing.