Never mix bleach or any bleach-containing product with any cleaner containing ammonia.


The gases created from this combination can lead to chronic breathing problems and even death. 2 Read all labels and follow instructions when using cleaning products. It could save your life. Recent research has found that even natural fragrances in cleaning products, particularly in air fresheners, may react with high levels of ozone from indoor sources, like some air cleaning devices, or from


outdoor air to form formaldehyde and dangerous fine particles indoors. 5, 6 Ozone is a harmful, but invisible, gas that worsens asthma and other lung diseases. Particles are also common air pollutants that can worsen asthma and other lung diseases and risk heart attacks and stroke. Both ozone and particles can be life-threatening. Formaldehyde is a known human carcinogen.


How can you prevent harm from cleaning and household products?


Read all labels on cleaning supplies and household products before you buy them. Choose products that do not contain or have reduced amounts of VOCs, fragrances, irritants and flammable ingredients. Manufacturers


are not obligated by U.S. law to list all ingredients in consumer products. 4 Products that are labeled “green” do not necessarily mean they are safer. Avoid using air fresheners. As a safer cleaning alternative, warm water and soap often will do the trick, especially at home. Baking soda is good for scrubbing. A mix of vinegar and water can clean glass. When using cleaning or household products, keep the area well ventilated. Open windows and doors. Never use cleaning products in a small, enclosed space.


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