by Susan Trost

 

Go to www.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/index.htm to learn more about the products and chemicals you have in your house. It details what is in the products, potential health problems and how to use and handle them safely. The website is hosted by US Department of Health and Human Services. It will really make you wonder if you even want these products in your house and will help you to understand some of the health implications that result.

If you do clean out these products, contact your local government about collection sites for toxic chemicals. Do not throw them into the regular trash or put them down the drain. Go with "green" non-toxic products whenever possible.