Ammonia Vs Bleach: What Kills Germs Better?

Posted by Almeda Bohannan on Thursday, June 20, 2024

Ammonia is a chemical that is made up of three hydrogen atoms and one nitrogen atom. Reader's Digest says ammonia dates back to ancient Egypt (the chemical is named after the god Ammon), where it was produced by burning camel dung. Ammonia is good for cleaning surfaces like bathroom tiles and kitchen counters without discoloring them, and it's also great for cleaning glass and windows. 

While Insider says ammonia is good at removing fats, oils, and stains, it doesn't help deal with viruses. "Ammonia is almost ineffective or has little effect on viruses. It is a commonly used disinfectant for certain common bacteria like E. Coli, Jagdish Khubchandani, a health science expert at Ball State University said.

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