Do not use bleach as ordinary dish soap
Dishwashing products are formulated and labelled for washing food-contact items. A bleach product may have a different concentration, ingredients, contact time and rinsing instruction. Do not improvise by pouring household bleach into a sink of dishes or mixing it with dish soap, vinegar, acids, ammonia or another cleaner.
Use a product intended for dishes
Remove food first, use a dishwashing product according to its label, wash with suitable water and rinse thoroughly. Follow the care instructions for bottles, boards, non-stick items, aluminium, knives and other materials. Clean sponges and cloths regularly and keep chemicals away from food, children and pets.
When a product label allows sanitising
Some bleach products may provide specific directions for sanitising food-contact items, but the exact label, dilution, contact time and rinsing instructions control. Never guess the concentration or assume that a laundry, bathroom or pool product is suitable for dishes. If the label does not explicitly cover the use, do not use it for that purpose.
If bleach was used by mistake
Stop using the product, keep people away from fumes, ventilate safely and follow the product label or local poison-information guidance. Do not try to neutralise the product with another chemical. Rinse or discard affected items only according to reliable product and safety instructions, especially if the product was swallowed or caused irritation.
