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Household cleaners contain a multitude of chemical ingredients, come of which can be harmful; as indicated on the details on the product packaging. Household cleaners and harmful ingredients can be a worry, as nobody wants to deliberately expose themselves or their families to substances which may be potentially toxic or corrosive. You will find a list of common cleaning ingredients below, including the possible outcomes of exposure to them. Ammonia is a very common ingredient found in a multitude if cleaning agents and products. Direct contact can result in server irritation to the eyes. Ammonia can also aggravate your lungs and can cause; difficulties with breathing and wheezing as a well as chest pains. High levels of exposure can result in burns to the skin and blindness. Extreme levels of exposure can result in heart failure, lung failure and death. Silica is a common component of most household cleaners. Silica is formed from finely ground quartz and it takes the form of a very fine dust. This makes silica a very useful component of an abrasive cleaner. However Silica is controversiao. Some say if Silica dust is inhaled on a regular basis it can cause certain forms of cancer. Sodium Hypochlorite is found in most toilet cleaners. It often mixed with Ammonia in cleaning agents. The mixture of Sodium Hypochlorite and Ammonia can create chloramine gas, which is toxic. Methylene Chloride is found in certain brands of paint stripper agents. It is a widely considered carcinogen. Makers of products containing Methylene Chloride have had to list warning labels on the packaging, advising of the potential risks of this substance, since the late 1980’s. Xylene is found is a multitude of cleaning agents and is also found in certain paints and adhesives. It is extremely toxic and is widely regarded as being neurotoxic; and is known to cause headaches, migraines and memory loss. Phosphates are found in many popular brands of dishwasher detergents. The International Agency For Research Of Cancer have identified Phosphates as being a possible carcinogen. This list highlights the fact that there are many links between household cleaners and harmful ingredients. It is important to read the labeling when purchasing household cleaners, so that you know which substances you are exposing yourself and your family too. You should always minimize your direct exposure to household cleaning agents by using gloves. It is also advisable to wash thoroughly after their use. Learn more about organic products including Miracle II Soap and Miracle Neutralizer Liquid.
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