Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD Mixing bleach and ammonia can kill you. Bleach solutions and ammonia combine to form ...

You also should avoid mixing bleach with other chemicals that are acid-based, including vinegar and oven cleaners. Mixing chlorine bleach with ammonia creates a chemical reaction that can be deadly.

“I asked the Pak 'N Save recipe maker what I could make if I only had water, bleach and ammonia and it has suggested making deadly chlorine ... type in their own ingredients.