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Chlorine

rachylou

rachylou

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Hi just a quick question, we live in an open plan flat (There is no kitchen door, so is open in to the lounge where Jimby is.) Our sink has been playing up so I brought some Mr Muscle sink and plug unblocker, on the back of the bottle it states 'May release dangerous gases (Chlorine) I have put it down the sink and open the kitchen and lounge windows, will that be ok.
The smell is not too bad actually but I am being a worried bunny mummy.
 
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If you have any known respiratory disease keep out of the house until the gas has dispersed.

I would definately keep your rabbit out of the way of any chlorine gas.
 
Jims was in another room (the lounge) but there is no door to block off the kitchen which is why I was concerned.
 
The main problem with chlorine gas is respiratory problems. In theory by now you would know if you or the bun has been affected. Until you are confident that the gas has gone keep the windows open.
 
We closed the windows at 8pm, so they had been open for 4 full hours.
Jims seems like himself, he did just sneeze a few times but that is not uncommon.
Are there any long term problems that could arise for Jims?
 
No, honestly i'm sure he's fine. It really isn't anything to worry about, with the windows open it would have been fine. It is unlikely the levels of chlorine gas would be a concern anyway. The product 'may' release chlorine gas if it comes into contact with another compound, it is not a given. It would be no worse than being near a swimming pool which uses chlorination for sterilising. I would avoid using too many chemicals near your buns if you can, find some ecological biodegradable products in future maybe... I use a company called Bio-D, but do use bleach down the loo sometimes, it really is ok, don't worry. :)
 
prettylupin said:
No, honestly i'm sure he's fine. It really isn't anything to worry about, with the windows open it would have been fine. It is unlikely the levels of chlorine gas would be a concern anyway. The product 'may' release chlorine gas if it comes into contact with another compound, it is not a given. It would be no worse than being near a swimming pool which uses chlorination for sterilising. I would avoid using too many chemicals near your buns if you can, find some ecological biodegradable products in future maybe... I use a company called Bio-D, but do use bleach down the loo sometimes, it really is ok, don't worry. :)
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Thank you so much, you have eased my worries slightly. :)
I am by nature a worrier and made worse by suffering from depression and ocd so I worry A LOT!! :oops:
Jims is my little baby, I couldnt bare anything bad happening to him.
All my family members have said not to worry that with the windows open there would have been enough air and it was not in a confined space but then I can not stop worrying that maybe it could cause some kind of lung problems for Jims? :cry:
 
rachylou said:
All my family members have said not to worry that with the windows open there would have been enough air and it was not in a confined space but then I can not stop worrying that maybe it could cause some kind of lung problems for Jims? :cry:
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Very unlikely under that situation. :)
 
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