Due to COVID-19, cleaning and sanitizing your home/workplace is very important. The following chemicals are not safe to be used in combinations:
Bleach and Vinegar
Bleach and vinegar when mix creates chlorine gas which can cause coughing, breathing problems, burning and watering eyes.
Bleach and Ammonia
Bleach and ammonia produce a toxic gas called chloramine when mixed together. Chloramine causes shortness of breath and chest pain.
Bleach and Rubbing Alcohol
Bleach and rubbing alcohol makes chloroform, which is highly toxic.
Hydrogen Peroxide and Vinegar
The combination of hydrogen peroxide and vinegar created peracetic/peroxyacetic acid, a highly corrosive mixture.
How to Take Your Temperature
Follow these 4 simple steps to take your temperature with a oral thermometer per the CDC website:
1. Turn the thermometer on using the button near the screen.
2. Hold the tip of the thermometer under your tongue until it beeps. Do not bite the thermometer.
3. Read your temperature on the screen. If your temperature is 100.4 F/38 C or higher, you have a fever.
4. Clean your thermometer with soap and water and dry it well.
For more advanced thermometers, such as forehead or ear thermometers, refer to the user guide which comes with the thermometer. Also, make sure to wait 30 minutes after eating, drinking, or exercising and at least 6 hours after taking medicines that can lower your temperature, such as Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, or Aspirin, to ensure more accurate readings.