Garage, Garden, Patio, Utility Closet, Hobby Room
The Utility Closet
In this area a number of products are likely to contain toxic ingredients: carpet cleaner, room deodorizer, laundry softener, laundry detergent, anti-cling sheets, mold and mildew cleaner, mothballs, and spot remover all usually contain irritant or toxic substances.
Here are some toxic ingredients to avoid:
Perchloroethylene or 1-1-1 trichloroethane [...]
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A number of dangerous substances are frequently present, including paint, paint thinner, benzene, kerosene, mineral spirits, turpentine, lubricating/motor oils, and gasoline. Hazards among them include these chemicals:
Chlorinated aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons in paint thinner can cause liver and kidney damage;
Petroleum hydrocarbons, an ingredient of gasoline, motor oils, and benzene, are associated with skin and lung [...]
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