Chemistry ISU Rought Draft Household CleanersWhat is it? Household cleaners are products like bleach that are created for the sole purpose of simplifying tasks that involve maintaining a home or building. There are many different types of cleaners, including but not limited to bleach, disinfectants, and ammonia. Some cleaners can be used on almost any surface and are often used to kill bacteria. History Household cleaners or chemical cleaners as an alternative name have been used for centuries. Since ancient times, humans have mixed various natural ingredients or chemicals to produce solutions that can be used to disinfect or clean their homes and clothes. The first evidence of the use of bleach dates back to the Egyptian civilization, in 5000 BC. The Egyptians pioneered the technique of using the sun to bleach laundry. Later, at the beginning of the third millennium, humans of the time discovered that by mixing the ashes of burnt wood with water they could create a substance called Iye, capable of lightening colors. They are also praised for it...