Chemicalscan enter the air in your home when you paint, use cleaning solvents, installpressed wood, install new carpets and use new fabrics. These chemicals canirritate your eyes, throat, and nose. High levels can give you a headache ormake you feel dizzy.
Tips onchemicals:
- Makesure your home has lots of fresh air.
- Usesafe paints, cleaners and other products. Look for those with the fewestwarnings.
- Readlabels. Some chemicals should only be used in well-vented spaces. The label maytell you if the chemicals can cause cancer or other health problems.
Fact sheets of common toxicchemicals
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