In this blog post, I will discuss my houses two most used household cleaning products, and it's relative toxicity and potentially hazardous ingredients, Fantastik, Scrubbing Bubbles All Purpose Cleaner, Bleach 5-in-1, and Lysol, All Purpose Cleaner 4-in-1, Lemon Scent. These two all-purpose cleaners are used for most surfaces around the house. Lysol is used more frequently for cleaning on various surfaces, from kitchen countertops to tables. Fantastik is used for heavy duty and deep-cleaning when needed.
I was not surprised to see that the Fantastik received a serious HMIS rating. Due to bleach (sodium hypochlorite) being an active ingredient. Bleach is a common household irritant and should be used with caution. Gloves are necessary when cleaning utilizing this solution due to its properties of irritating the skin.
Lysol received a "moderate/2" rating in the HIMS scale. This moderate rating is due to the irritant properties.
I, personally, was relieved to find that neither the Fantastik nor the Lysol are carcinogenic or have carcinogenic properties due to inhalation. The National Library of Medicine's Household Products Database is easy to use and I will encourage my friends and family members to check common household items for possible toxicity or the possibilities of various health hazards. Although these products warn us of possible health hazards, The National Library of Medicine's Household Products Database allows consumers to investigate further into the formulas of the products if further information is needed.
Antonio, thanks for researching Lysol, I use this product too. :)
ReplyDeleteI am relieved as well, that it is not as hazardous as other cleaning products. As you mention, this products are pretty good at letting consumers know that it does cause eye irritation and to use with caution, however, more information is available at the database website.
I'm glad to learn that Lysol was rated moderately low, especially since it's a widely used brand and product. My initial thought was that the cleaner's fumes, although pleasantly lemon scented, would be carcinogenic and would have a greater negative impact on the skin or internal organs.
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