Safe Cleaning Tips for Your Home

Our homes aren't safe and clean if the air inside is polluted with chemicals

• Less is More
  Dilute your cleaning supplies according to instructions and use only what's needed to get the job done.
• Open the Window
  Clean with windows and doors open so you don't trap air pollution inside your home.
• Use Gloves and Other Precautions
  Cleaning chemicals may harm or penetrate skin and eyes - check warning labels
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• Keep Kids Away
  Children are more vulnerable to toxic chemicals. If they like to help, let them clean with soap and water, not toxic cleaners.
• Avoid "Antibacterial"
  If your family is generally healthy, there's no need to use potentially toxic "antibacterial" products, according to the American Medical Association. Wash your hands with plain soap and water.
• Never Mix Bleach with Ammonia, Vinegar, or Other Acids
  These combinations can produce deadly gases.
• Don't Be Fooled by Labels - Buy Certified Green Products
  Label claims aren't always true. Cleaning supplies certified by Green Seal or EcoLogo meet green standards.

Read more:
http://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/safecleaningtips