It is very known, that some cleaning supplies have toxic chemicals in them. Many people say that toxic chemicals can be even worse when they are mixed. The chemicals involved when cleaning can be very strong and can produce different mild symptoms. I am going to share with you my tips and tricks to avoiding the problems that can come with the chemicals involved in the supplies.
Some products release dangerous chemicals, including volatile organic compounds. Other harmful ingredients include ammonia and bleach. Even natural fragrances such as citrus can react to produce dangerous pollutants indoors. Some products to look out for in cleaning supplies are Perchloroethylene, Formaldehyde, 2-Butoxyethanol, Ammonia, Sodium Hydroxide, and Chlorine. These chemicals, along with many others, can be very dangerous. Some of these products are almost impossible to work around, so I am going to give you some tricks to help you stay safe.
There are a couple of ways to avoid or lessen the chances of being affected by toxic chemicals. One way is to open a window around the area that you are cleaning, or turn on a fan. This just helps move the air around, so that the chemicals aren't just sitting there for you to inhale. Another way that some cleaning professionals do is wear a mask. Wearing a mask helps the person not breathe the chemicals directly, making it safer. The last thing you could do is wear gloves, to not only help protect your hands from the bleach and chemicals but also help reassure that you don’t touch your eyes or mouth with chemicals on your hands.
