Most homeowners don’t realize it but their homes contain toxic chemicals. Most of these toxic chemicals are in the form of cleaning supplies that are used every day for house cleaning. We can get rid of all these toxic chemicals by not buying the products that contain them however, it would make everyday house cleaning very difficult.

Commercial household cleaning products are found in nearly every grocery store. They are made for efficient and convenient house cleaning. For the most part they really do a great job. But they also come with a price, and we pay that price with our health and the impact they have on the environment.

These cleaning products are full of different toxic chemicals and they can be dangerous. A child is accidentally poisoned at home approximately every thirty seconds due to exposure to cleaning products. The three harshest chemicals found in typical cleaners are chlorine bleach, sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid.

Chlorine bleach is the worst in terms of home poisoning. This chemical is very toxic if ingested, corrosive, and it can damage your respiratory system if inhaled.

Sodium hydroxide is found in many automatic dishwasher and laundry detergents, as well as oven and bathroom cleaners. This chemical is corrosive and causes skin and respiratory track irritation.

Hydrochloric acid is a very dangerous lethal chemical found in toilet bowl cleaners. A mask and protective gloves should be worn when using this type of product. Even the fumes are harmful.

These chemicals are toxic to humans and pets too. They are also harmful to the environment. When flushed down the toilet or poured down a sink drain, they end up in our watershed and cause severe damages to aquatic life by upsetting the pH balance among other things.

To be safe, get rid of those toxic household chemicals as soon as you can. In disposing of them they should not be flushed down the toilet or even put in the garbage. They should be brought to a waste management facility or recycling center for proper disposal.

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