How to Get Rid of Bleach Stains
Perhaps the most publicized examples of the effects of chlorine bleach are those cases where paper plants have used bleach to break down proteins and fibers in paper products. The chemicals left over from the bleaching process are some of the most notorious and powerful carcinogens (cancer-causing agents) known to man, and oftentimes they’re simply poured out into lakes and streams nearby. There’s an ongoing investigation and legal battle regarding Georgia Pacific’s (a large paper-producing corporation) disposal of toxic waste in people’s backyards, people who now have higher rates of cancer than anywhere else in the region. For some people, the best option is to stop using bleach and instead make do with the very good alternatives listed below, under the heading “natural bleach alternatives.” If, however, you aren’t willing to make the switch right now, it’s completely understandable. But to get to the crux of the matter, this article is about removing or repairing stains...