“Don’t Try This at Home”: Mzansi Hun Shares Experience of Drinking Jik While Home Alone

• One lady shared how her intrusive thoughts got the best of her when she had the entire house all to herself 
• Thato Pheeha was curious to see what would happen if she were to drink Jik, which wowed many South Africans who were intrigued by her story 
• Experts have warned people not to drink any detergents, especially during the peak of the Covid 19 pandemic 
• A medical scientist explained to Briefly News what drinking bleach could do to the body

The freedom of being home alone is unmatched, one can witness that in the Christmas movie series, Home Alone.

With all the freedom, one gets the burning urge to try out all the things they’ve wanted to without anyone convincing them otherwise.

Mzansi hun shares experience of drinking Jik while home alone

A hilarious and outspoken TikTokker,  Thato Pheeha floored Mzansi with her recent viral video of her grand experiment. Pheeha, without warning shared what happened after she drank Jik.

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The lady was home alone and her intrusive thoughts got louder by the second. Pheeha locked the doors and hunted for the bleach to quench her thirst.

The lady drank the detergent and waited for a dramatic reaction but all she experienced was a full bladder and visiting the bathroom more often than usual:

“I made sure no one was able to enter the house…I then went to drink Jik to see if it would make me die just for experimental purposes, and guess what happened? Nothing. All I did was just pee a lot.”

The lady warned Mzansi:

“Do not try this at home.”

Watch the TikTok video below:

Why drinking bleach is dangerous for the body

Although there were many rumours of how bleach cured the Coronavirus during the peak of Covid 19, experts labelled the information as fake news. An article by Healthline explained the dangers of consuming detergent and what it could do to the body.

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Bleach is good at killing viruses on surfaces but could lead to serious health consequences. It can be fatal.

Medical scientist shares what drinking bleach could do to body

A medical scientist, Jayshri Rangasamy shared with Briefly News why drinking bleach is dangerous:

“Bleach, primarily composed of sodium hypochlorite, poses significant risks to various organ systems due to its chemical properties when ingested, inhaled, or touched. As a potent oxidizing agent, it reacts with and damages organic tissues. Ingestion results in severe chemical burns to the oral cavity, oesophagus, and stomach, manifesting as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

"Inhalation irritates the respiratory tract, leading to coughing, dyspnoea, and potentially chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary oedema. Dermal and ocular exposure can cause irritation, burns, and dermatitis due to its corrosive nature. Severe exposure may also impact the cardiovascular system, causing hypotension and cardiovascular collapse, and the nervous system, resulting in dizziness and confusion. To mitigate these risks, it is essential to use bleach in well-ventilated areas, avoid mixing it with other cleaning agents, and employ appropriate protective equipment. Immediate medical attention is warranted in the event of exposure.”

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Mzansi reacts to lady’s experience of drinking Jik

Social media users shared their own experiences of experimenting with non-edible substances in the comments section:

@Mapena Lindelwa wrote:

“I drank Madubula (it clearly says don’t consume ) but guess who woke up the following day with a runny stomach?”

@w.w.w495 pointed out:

“Result may vary.”

@Candice Mbatsana commented:

“I drank Stasoft and I could taste it every time I burp for a week.”

@Daks🍃 said:

“You can't be left alone in the house.”

@Kobus was disappointed:

“You didn’t even tell us how it tasted?”

@Tiff M shared:

“I drank Pine Gel. Yho,  the stomachache and vomiting? Even now I can't stand the smell of it.”

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Source: Briefly News