What's under your sink? |
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Carpet Cleaners extremely toxic to children. The fumes given off by carpet cleaners can cause cancer and liver damage. |
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Chlorine The Chemical most frequently involved in household poisonings and a potent pollutant. May cause reproductive, endocrine and immune system disorders. |
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Degreasers may contain petroleum distillates and butylcelosolve, which can damage lung tissues and dissolve fatty tissue surrounding nerve cells. |
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Drain Cleaners one of the most hazardous products in the home. Can contain lye, which is a strong caustic substance that causes severe corrosive damage to eyes, skin mouth, and stomach. Can be fatal if swallowed. |
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Glass Cleaners may contain ammonia. Fumes from ammonia can irritate skin, eyes, and respiratory system. |
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Mold & Mildew Removers often an acute respiratory irritant. May damage lungs, eyes and skin. |
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Oven Cleaners one of the most dangerous cleaning products. Can cause severe damage to eyes, skin, mouth, throat. |
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Scouring Cleansers may contain butyl cellosolve, a petroleum-based solvent that can irritate mucous membranes and cause liver and kidney damage. |
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Toilet Bowl Cleaners one of the most dangerous cleaning products. Can contain chlorine and hydrochloric acid. Harmful to health simply by breathing during use. |
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Tub & Tile Cleaners can contain chlorine and may contribute to the formation of organocholorines, a dangerous class of compounds that can cause reproductive, endocrine and immune system disorders. |