For many Jamaicans, bleach is a trusted household staple used to clean kitchens, disinfect surfaces, and even treat water in times of emergency. But improper use, especially without correct dilution or when mixed with other chemicals, may be quietly causing skin damage and other health problems that often go unreported. That is the warning from Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh, poison information coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Centre, College of Health Sciences at the University of Technology. Read more