Household cleaners may contain solvents that are hazardous to breathe and can get into the body and skin. Many are irritants and can react with ammonia to create a toxic gas. Polishes usually contain petroleum distillates, which catch fire easily and can be hazardous to breathe. Most hazardous household cleaners should be used up according to label directions or given to someone else to use. If they will not be used, take them to a household hazardous waste collection site .
Pesticides are chemicals designed to kill rodents, insects, plants, and micro-organisms.
They can injure or potentially kill people by inhalation, ingestion or absorption through the skin. Pesticides that have not been banned or restricted may be used up accordingly to label directions.