Toxic Chemicals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or EPA defines a toxic chemical as any substance which may be harmful to the environment or hazardous to your health if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through the skin. Examples of common toxic chemicals brought into a home include: drain cleaner, laundry detergent, furniture polish, gasoline, pesticides, ammonia, toilet bowl cleaner, motor oil, rubbing alcohol, bleach, battery acid. Chemical off gassing occurs when building materials and furnishings that are made with formaldehyde or treated with flame retardant chemicals.