Our health may be affected by hazardous products through ingestion, inhaling gases, or absorption through the skin. Hazardous products may effect the environment by contaminating the air, water, and soil. The following are steps to reduce the quantity of hazardous waste in your home. Household hazardous products in your home can be harmful and create environmental problems. Read the label.
Some products have directions for proper use, storage and disposal on the label.
Consider safer products. Baking soda makes a good scouring powder. Cedar shavings and aromatic herbs can replace mothballs. Choose the least hazardous product and buy only what you need. Try to use up the product.