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There are many chemicals in everyday household cleaners which pose potentially toxic effects to our bodies. Common everyday ammonia is considered a poison which can cause rashes, redness and chemical burns. The fumes from ammonia are very irritating to the lungs and can be especially harmful to anyone suffering from respiratory illnesses. Ammonia can also cause grave eye damage.

Chlorine bleach which is sodium hypochlorite is an irritant and can cause skin, eye and respiratory tract irritation. NEVER mix bleach with acids such as vinegar, ammonia, toilet bowl cleaners, drain cleaners or chlorinated scouring powder as it can produce deadly chloramines gas which may result in the burning of mucous membranes and chemical pneumonia.

Disinfectants may contain one or more of the following hazardous substances: ammonia, cationic detergents, cresol, lye, and phenol and pine oil. Air fresheners have been found to contain formaldehyde which is highly toxic and a known carcinogen (cancer causing). Air fresheners may also contain phenol which upon contact with skin may cause swelling, burning, peeling and the breaking out in hives. Phenol can also cause cold sweats, convulsions, circulatory collapse, coma and even death.

Some mold and mildew cleaners contain sodium hypochlorite which is corrosive, may irritate or burn skin and eyes, and may cause fluid in the lungs which can lead to coma or death. Formaldehyde is another ingredient in mold and mildew cleaners which is a highly toxic carcinogen causing nausea, headaches, nosebleeds, dizziness, memory loss and shortness of breath.

Did you know that manufacturers are not required by law to list the exact ingredients on a label but rather can use other names to describe ingredients which may appear less threatening to your health? Alarmingly, manufacturers are no longer required to place the skull and cross bone symbol on poisonous products.

What to Look for:

Become an avid reader of labels on the household cleaners you purchase and look for ingredients that appear caustic or toxic.

HELPFUL AND HEALTHY TIPS TO AVOID FOOD CONTAMINATION:

Educate yourself to the characteristics of the various ingredients to ensure that you are not exposing your family to toxic chemicals

Stop using those products which contain toxic materials

Look for alternative products which are non-toxic, natural, and environmentally conscious and replace your toxic cleaners with these.

Brought to you by Patty Avey - Chief Editor - www.SmartLivingNews.com
"Reprinted from Zongoo! Health".