Zoflora forced to issue safety warning following ‘dangerous’ Mrs Hinch cleaning tip

Zoflora’s biggest supporter, Mrs Hinch, has caused the brand to release a safety warning due to a top tip she uses. 

The disinfectant brand became a bit of a cult product following heavy support from Mrs Hinch, and is now one of the country’s most popular cleaning products with an array of scents, with the disinfectant killing bacteria and leaving a delicious smell across your home. 

However, many fans have been spotted mixing the disinfectant with boiling water and spreading on surfaces in attempts to make their rooms smell nice. 

The disinfectant company has confirmed that it was not created to be used in this way and it could potentially be harmful. 

According to the Daily Record, Mrs Hinch shared a picture on Instagram containing a jar of Zoflora with a new scent that she mixed with boiling water, to let sit overnight and see if she likes the new scent in the morning. 

However, the tip has been criticised by some fans who have labelled it as ‘dangerous’. 

In the ‘Mrs Hinch Made Me Do It’ Facebook page, one member warned others: “Can’t believe I’m having to write another warning…. please please PLEASE… DO NOT MIX Zoflora with boiling water… it is a disinfectant… it is NOT meant to be inhaled..

“I am obviously not talking about when being used for cleaning.. i am talking about leaving it out on a counter all night with the sole purpose of the “fragrance” filling the room/house.

“But to sit out all night with no other reason than to make the kitchen smell? Its not designed for that. If you want your room to smell nice, use a wax melt? Rather than advocating on Instagram to leave Zoflora sitting in boiling water to release its fumes all night.”

The confusion has lead to a response from the brand. 

A Zoflora spokesperson said: “We do not advise using Zoflora with boiling water as this has not been tested, and could potentially negatively impact the ingredients within Zoflora and the vapour they release.

“The use of boiling water offers no benefits in terms of the disinfecting properties of Zoflora, and we therefore recommend using with cool or warm water.

“All of our recommended product uses are related to the elimination of bacteria and viruses as Zoflora is an effective disinfectant, and we therefore do not recommend any use which isn’t aligned to the function of this type of product.

“As an alternative we would suggest you soak your dishcloths and sponges in a sink or bowl with Zoflora diluted 1 in 40 in warm water, which will eliminate 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, as well as filling your room with beautiful fragrance for up to 24 hours.”