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Amy Hunt

7 cleaning products that are potentially harmful to you and your home – experts explain how to stay safe

Bottles of cleaning products under sink.

Cleaning products are something we all rely on to keep our homes sanitary, and fresh-feeling. Using them on a regular basis is a sure-fire way to kill germs, bacteria and all sorts of other nasties – and what could possibly be bad about that?

But not all cleaning products and agents are necessarily as harm-free as they may seem. In fact, there are some cleaning products that can be harmful. Many of the best cleaning products are made with potent chemicals which – while they effectively do the job of cleaning grime from our homes – can have an adverse effect on our respiratory systems, our skin, and certain areas of our home if not used in the right place, or in the right way. 

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