Toxic Household Products

If you were to take a look at all the cleaning products you have in your home, you probably would not be surprised to learn that they all contain a large number of chemicals with which you are not familiar. However, you might be shocked to discover that a large number of these ingredients pose a threat to your health through prolonged exposure or contact with certain body parts. It is important that homeowners familiarize themselves with these toxic household goods in order to safeguard themselves and their families against serious injuries or fatalities.

Familiarize Yourself with Dangerous Substances

While there is a very wide range of products that are considered toxic to one’s health, there are a certain number that are extremely common in home cleaning substances. Familiarize yourself with the following chemicals:

• Ammonia
• Bleach
• Formaldehyde
• Hydrochloric acid
• Sodium Laurel Sulfate
• Phenol

All of these substances pose threats to humans when ingested. Some of them are dangerous if inhaled on a regular basis for prolonged periods of time.

What Can You Do To Protect Yourself?

There are other product options available for the average homeowner who wishes to limit his or her exposure to these toxic chemicals. Sometimes, the alternatives are cheaper and very common. For example, baking soda may be used as a deodorizer on drains or various floors.

If you do have dangerous home cleaning products, always make sure that they are well out of reach of children. When you leave your kids with another individual, ensure that he or she will keep all dangerous products well out of their reach, as well.

Contact Us

If you or someone you love has been a victim of injury due to toxic home product exposure, the Madison personal injury lawyer of Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C. can help you. Please contact our law office today at 800-242-2874 to schedule an appointment.