The following are additional guidelines for using household hazardous materials. Protect yourself with appropriate gloves, masks and other safety gear, when applicable. Keep cleaning products containing chlorine separate from ammonia or acid-based cleaners. Mixing them produces a toxic gas, which can be extremely dangerous. Put out pilot lights before using combustible and flammable materials near appliances.
Pilot lights can ignite fumes, causing an explosion.
Store materials properly. Keep them in their original containers, tightly sealed and upright. Store them away from food products and out of the reach of children. Check storage areas at least twice a year and properly dispose of products that have outlived their usefulness. Remove leaking or damaged containers, but don't combine different products.