Yes, washing dishes with toilet bowl cleaner is dangerous and can be harmful to your health. Toilet bowl cleaners typically contain strong chemicals, such as bleach and hydrochloric acid, that are specifically designed for cleaning toilets and are not meant to come into contact with food-contact surfaces like dishes.
If your boyfriend accidentally used toilet bowl cleaner on your dishes, it's essential to take the following steps:
Do not use the dishes: Immediately stop using the dishes that were washed with the toilet bowl cleaner.
Dispose of contaminated food: Any food that may have come into contact with the cleaner should be thrown away.
Rinse the dishes thoroughly: If the dishes are dishwasher-safe, run them through the dishwasher on a full cycle without any detergent to ensure that all the toilet bowl cleaner is removed. If the dishes are not dishwasher-safe, wash them by hand with hot water and dish soap, rinsing thoroughly.
Ventilate the area: Open windows or use fans to ventilate the area where the dishes were washed to help dissipate any lingering fumes from the cleaner.
Contact a poison control center or seek medical attention if necessary: If anyone ingested or came into contact with the cleaner, especially if they experience any adverse symptoms, immediately seek medical attention or contact a poison control center.
Replace the dishes if necessary: If the dishes are not dishwasher-safe or if you are unsure about their safety after being exposed to the cleaner, it's safer to replace them to avoid any potential health risks.
Remember to always use appropriate cleaning products designed for dishes and food-contact surfaces to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones.