Risk and Benefits of Both Products

Risk-Benefit Analysis

	Risks	Benefits
Vinegar	Too much exposure to acetic acid found in vinegar can be harmful to the body. Can be harmful to plant life because it reduces the ability to absorb vital nutrients, thus affecting the growth of the plant. According to MSDS it can cause irritation if it comes in contact with skin, or if it is ingested or inhaled. Can be dangerous when mixed with other cleaning products (especially bleach). Not as effective as a disinfectant as other commercial cleaning products (kills 90% of bacteria, 82% of mold, and 80% of germs as opposed to 99.9% of all germs and bacteria on many other products).	No negative impacts on  the environment and no pollutants. Called a “natural cleaner”. Can Can be handled easily. Presents very little harm to humans Very effective for reducing microbes Good product for fighting off pathogens Cost effective
Bleach	Household bleach can have a very harmful affect on humans. Inhaling or ingesting bleach can have serious toxic effects. Reacts with chemicals in the environment and forms dioxins & VOC, which are known to cause cancer and harm animals/aquatic. Mixing bleach with other chemical cleaners can be very dangerous.	Extremely effective germ fighter, most bleach products kill 99% of germs . Reduces microbes very well It is able to defend your household from pathogens effectively May not be enough concentration in common household bleach to be linked to environmental dioxins.