There is a very real need today to avoid dangerous household toxins. Most people are unaware that nearly every home has between 3 to 25 gallons of toxic household chemicals. Although most of the products that are bought contain chemical toxins, most are masked under products that a consumer will assume is perfectly harmless.

In reality, they are actually very dangerous. Often, when a homeowner can not directly see, smell, taste, or feel a toxin, complacency replaces precaution. This lack of vigiliance can make it hard to avoid dangerous household toxins.

Bleach, air freshener, laundry detergent, and many, many more products all contain chemicals that can pose a danger to the home, family, and pets. The problem is that the federal government does not require that these ingredients are listed on the product label. The FDA does not require manufacturers to list potentially hazardous ingredients used in the composition of household products nor does the FDA require any product to list fragrance ingredients either.

Because of the fact that product labels aren't completely forthcomming with regards the true chemical composition of their products, it becomes difficult for the average consumer to avoid dangerous household toxins. There are an astounding number of listed and unlisted toxic chemicals that are used in our everyday consumer products.

If there ever was a golden example as to why consumers need to avoid dangerous household toxins, just take a look at air fresheners. Although they are marketed as a refreshing and needed addition to the home, the consumers who buy them are unaware of their toxic properties.

Aerosol and plug in air fresheners are especially dangerous. The chemicals are broken into tiny particles when released; allowing for deep inhalation into the lungs. Most air fresheners will contain: naphthalene, formaldehyde, xylene, crestol, ethanol, phenol, fragrances, etc.

Unknown to most consumers, formaldehyde and naphthalene are both suspected cancer causing agents. Xylene, is a neurotoxin and reproductive toxin and are also present in a wide array of products.

Laundry products (soap, fabric softener, dryer sheets) also allow volatile organic compounds to evaporate into the air. Soaps may contain Ethoxylated nonyl phenol, which can disrupt hormone balances. Fabric softeners may contain quarternary ammonium compounds and imidazolidinyl, which release formaldehyde as they are heated.

Bleach is a strong corrosive. Fumes or direct contact can burn the skin, eyes, and upper respiratory tract. It can be lethal, or do permanent liver damage if ingested. Like all powerful chemicals, bleach is potentially very dangerous. Chlorine bleach, in particular, is very reactive. Chlorine gas is also a respiratory irritant - it reacts with the moisture on the mucous membranes in the nose and throat and forms acids which burn the membranes. It can also burn the skin.

Don't allow yourself to risk your health on the word of big chemical manufacturers. The best way to avoid dangerous household toxins, is not just to avoid buying products containing dangerous chemicals, but to remove all hazardous chemical products out of the home as soon as possible! The documented long term health damage to you and your family just isn't worth the risk! Do you genuinely believe that? Are you willing to take a chance with your health by using toxic household products? Do you have pets? Are you willing to risk their health as well? What about small children? Do you think they would approve of mommy and daddy using bad chemicals? Do you really believe that the chemical companies have your best interest at heart? If you are serious about your health and the health of your family, you have to educate yourself and on these insidious health hazards and once identified, immediately remove the toxins from the home!