wonder6281 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) I had dinner last night in town and noticed a strong unusual odour. I asked the staff serving me if they noticed it as well and they admitted that the table top is wiped clean with a wet cloth that is soaked in a water/chlorine mix each time a customer leaves. I haven't mentioned the Restaurant for obvious reasons but I'm that not sure that using chlorine for cleaning where one eats is a safe practice nor for the staff. Has anyone else experienced this odd practice or can anyone shed some expertise about this? Edited April 25, 2016 by wonder6281 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) Why wouldn't it be safe...lots of common household cleaners contain bleach. It just shouldn't be mixed with other cleaners or chemicals. Edited April 25, 2016 by OMGImInPattaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyW Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Do you swim in swimming pools that are treated with chlorine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Surely bleach is better than than last customers snot, geko poop and rat urine ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questionsreplies Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Of course it's safe, you don't drink eat, right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I assume you eat off a plate and not the table? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdietz Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/Disinfection_Sterilization/6_0disinfection.html Many disinfectants are used alone or in combinations (e.g., hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid) in the health-care setting. These include alcohols, chlorine and chlorine compounds, formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, ortho-phthalaldehyde, hydrogen peroxide, iodophors, peracetic acid, phenolics, and quaternary ammonium compounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonseeker Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Certainly used in settings where disinfection is needed and needs to be done on the cheap and fast (water-tanks etc. etc.) Much better stuff is used in clinics, hospitals etc. We actually used it during cholera outbreaks in Brazil to do emergency disinfection of water in poor neighborhoods.... Per L water 2 or 3 drops of water. Mix well and let it rest for min. 30 min. In a rest. they could resort to the Peroxide 5% solution / slightly perfumed, sold right next to Haiter/Bleach or just use a clean rag with some kind of accepted cleaner. Even a glass-spray containing alcohol would do just fine. Using bleach / chlorine is way over the top and certainly not good for lungs, taste-buds & nose or your cloth if you get drops or traces on it. Would just tell the manager to be a bit less radical or at least reduce the solution to 1 L water and just a few drops bleach. MS> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonder6281 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Do you swim in swimming pools that are treated with chlorine? I do but I shower straight after and I wouldn't drink the water .. would you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonder6281 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Thanks for the constructive responses. Obviously if the odor is detectable then the solution is wrong. My opinion is that the use of chemicals of any sort should not be present where food or drink can be consumed. If those who replied are happy to allow contaminants into their eating environment then we have a different level of personal safety. I also believe Chemtrails, flouride in drinking water and other chemicals are designed to hinder not enhance the health of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arunsakda Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 You believe in Chemtrails, seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 For wiping down tables and areas food is being prepared, white vinegar is as effective as bleach and a gopd deal safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemorechang Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Surely bleach is better than than last customers snot, geko poop and rat urine ? That just made me think of the Chinese tourists, at the all you can eat buffets around town !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpcoe Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 If you're aghast at having your table wiped with a chlorine solution, how do you feel about your dishes, glasses and flatware rinsed in it? See: http://www.nfsmi.org/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=2990 I recall reading that some places (US? UK?) there are regulations requiring the bleach solution rinse for restaurants that don't have ultra-hot-water capabilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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