Reduce Your Toxic Exposure

Cleaners, disinfectants, laundry chemicals and products that we put on our bodies and hair can expose us to toxins.

Safer Cleaners/Disinfectants

Protect yourself and your family. Identify and purchase or make safer alternatives to toxic products.
  • Identify safer SIGNAL WORDS on the front labels of products.
  • Choose products that "Disclose ALL ingredients"
  • Choose "Fragrance Free"  
    • Avoid fragrances: dryer sheets, cleaners, laundry detergent/softener, colognes/perfumes, scented candles, air fresheners, etc. 
    • Some essential oil fragrances can harm children's health.
    • "Unscented" may use chemicals used to mask odors.​
  • The Consumer Product Information Database identifies specific toxic ingredients in common household products.​
  • On labels, look for logos from reputable 3rd party organizations that vet products for safety, like these.
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Design for the Environment- Disinfectants; Safer Choice & Green Seal & EWG- Cleaners

Safer Personal Care Products

Products like soap, lotion, shampoo/conditioner, sunscreen, makeup, nail polish, hair products, etc. often contain chemicals that may cause cancer, asthma or birth defects. Think Dirty, EWG's Skin Deep, and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics identify safer products.
K-12 Indoor Air Quality/Infection Control Resources