Bleach and ammonia shouldn’t mingle

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Bleach and ammonia shouldn’t mingle

Dear Heloise: I read your column in the Rapid City (S.D.) Journal and love it. My husband is upset because I keep BLEACH AND AMMONIA in the same cupboard. He says that it is a fire hazard. Is that right?

— Sue S., via email

Sue, go with your husband on this. The two sitting side by side should not CAUadSE a fire, but if they combined, it could be hazardous. The issue is more about them accidentally mixing, or if one leaked, got knocked over, etc. Combined, they become a toxic gas (chlorine gas) that is dangerous and can be fatal. To be safe, keep them in separate cabinets, or at least not next to each other.

— Heloise HELOISE’S HOT COCOA Dear Heloise: It’s the time of year for hot drinks. I love your cocoa mix, but when I went to make some, I could not find my recipe. Please reprint it!

— Sally D. in Colorado

My HELOISE COCOA MIX is a favorite, and nothing tastes better on a cold winter’s day. You need to gather the following: 1 cup of powdered sugar 1/4 cup of cocoa A dash of salt 2 cups of powdered milk Mix all the ingredients in an airtight container. When ready to use, place approximately 4 tablespoons (more or less for your taste) into a cup with 8 ounces of boiling water. Add mini marshmallows or whipped cream to finish. If you'd like more of my favorite recipes, order my All-Time Favorite Recipes pamphlet! Go online to www.Heloise.com, or send $5 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (71 cents) envelope to: Heloise/Recipes, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. Add 1 tablespoon of malted milk powder for creamier hot chocolate!

— Heloise

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