Bleach & disinfectant are used within the home for many purposes, to whiten clothes, removes stains and disinfect kitchens and bathrooms primarily. Bleaches, chemically are varied, and can be classed as hypochlorites or peroxides for example.

Bleach & disinfectant possess strong sterilising and bactericidal properties. For example, swimming pools use bleaches to control bacteria, viruses and algae where sterile conditions are of the utmost importance.