Is Ammonia cleaners safe during pregnancy?
Typical household use is not expected to harm a pregnancy. Ventilate, wear gloves, and never mix ammonia with bleach.
What the sources say
MotherToBaby says typical household use of ammonia is not expected to raise risks to the baby. Nose or throat burning and skin irritation are comfort issues, but dizziness, confusion or breathing trouble can mean higher exposure, so move to fresh air; losing consciousness would be a concern because it limits oxygen to the baby. Limits: open a window or run a fan, wear gloves, and never combine with bleach. Cleaner compounds breathed in or absorbed through skin are not expected to reach breast milk in meaningful amounts.
Also listed as
ammonia, ammonia cleaner, ammonium hydroxide, glass cleaner with ammonia
Sources
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.