Sometimes, all-purpose surface cleaners and Windex don’t cut it; you have to call in the big guns of cleaning. Many of these “heavy duty” cleaners come with a host of warnings, including required equipment for use, as well as warnings about skin exposure, eye exposure, properly ventilated areas—the list goes on. A large group of these hazardous household products are categorized as “corrosive cleaners,” or products with the primary job of dissolving things—and that comes with even more warnings, especially pertaining to storage and disposal. [Read more…]
Why Certain Cleaning Products are Hazardous
Everyone loves a clean home, but have you ever wondered what’s in those cleaning products? When people view what we accept, many are surprised to find that common cleaning products, especially heavy-duty cleaners, should not be disposed of at home and need to be brought in. Learn more about why certain cleaning products are hazardous, how to safely use them, and what to do when they are all used up. [Read more…]