Indoor Air Pollution

Items that can Increase Indoor  Air Pollution

Household Cleaning Products

  • Dish washing liquid, Drain cleaner
  • Laundry detergent, Tub & shower cleaner
  • Toilet bowl cleaner, Antibacterial sprays
  • Oven Cleaners, Bleach

Miscellaneous Products that Contain Phthalates

  • Fingernail Polish, Cosmetics
  • Vinyl Shower Curtains, Soft Plastic Toys
  • Pesticide Products
  • Ant & Roach Killers (sprays, "hotels", etc.), Flea & Tick products (collars, powders, sprays.)
  • Insect sprays (mosquito repellent, wasp sprays)

Products that Emit Volatile Organic Compounds

  • Air Fresheners
  • Paints, Solvents
  • Dry-cleaned Fabrics, Aerosol sprays
  • Adhesives (glue, etc), Stain-resistant furniture & carpeting

Garden/Plant Products

  • Fertilizers, Herbicides
  • Gas for Lawnmowers, Lawn "Weed & Feed" Products
  • Weed Killers, Grass Eliminators

Items Containing PVC (#3 stamped)

  • Fire Resistant Products that Contain PBDEs
  • (upholstered furniture), Mattresses
  • Carpet, Computers & TV Housings