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WHAT"S UNDER YOUR SINK?

Carpet Cleaners Extremely toxic to children. The fumes
given off by carpet cleaners can cause cancer and liver
damage.

Chlorine The chemical most frequently involved in
household poisonings in the U.S. May couse
reproductive, endocrine, and immune system disorders.

Degreasers May contain petroleum distillates and butyl
cellosolve, which can damage lung tissues and dissolve
fatty tissue surrounding nerve cells.

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.

Glass Cleaners May contain ammonia. Fumes from
ammonia can irritate skin, eyes, and respiratory system.

Mold and Mildew Removers Often an acute
respiratory irritant. May damage lungs, eyes and skin.

Oven Cleaners One of the most dangerous cleaning
products. Can cause severe damage to eyes, skin,
mouth and throat.

Toilet Bowl Cleaners One of the most dangerous
cleaning products. Can contain chlorine and hydrochloric
acid. Harmful to health simply by breathing during use.

TOXIC ALERT

An average home generates over 25 pounds of toxic,
hazardous waste each year. Much of this waste can be
attributed to household cleaning products.

The EPA says that only a fraction of the more than
75,000 registered chemicals have gone through testing
for human health concerns.

According to a 15-year study presented at the Toronto
Indoor Air Conference, women who work at home have a
54% higher death rate from cancer than those who work
away from home. The study concluded that this was a
direct result of the increased exposure to toxic chemicals,
many of which are found in common household products.