A bottle of clear water sat on the kitchen table. Bárbara de Regil picked it up without thinking twice and took a sip. Seconds later, she realized it was not water: it was bleach, a cleaning product that someone had left in the wrong container.
The Mexican actress recounted the episode to her followers while the anguish was still fresh. She said that as soon as she noticed the taste and burning sensation, she knew something was wrong, and she did not hesitate to seek emergency medical care immediately to avoid more serious consequences for her body.
Bleach, even in small amounts, can cause burns to the esophagus and internal damage if not treated in time. That is why doctors insist on something simple but crucial: never store cleaning products in bottles that previously contained water or beverages. That oversight almost cost Bárbara de Regil dearly.
